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Vaasan Sport vs Hameenlinna Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 14-11-2026
Nov 1415:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Vaasan Sport 1-2 Hameenlinna
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Vaasan Sport host Hameenlinna in a Liiga clash that pits a struggling home side against visitors who've shown more resilience despite sitting just one place above them in the table. With Vaasan Sport languishing at 15th and Hameenlinna at 14th, both teams are fighting to climb out of the basement, but the recent form tells a starkly different story about who's better equipped for this encounter.
Team form
Vaasan Sport
Vaasan Sport are in freefall. Over their last five outings, they've managed just 6 goals while conceding 16 — that's a brutal 1.2 per game for and 3.2 against. Three straight Liiga losses to Jukurit (0-4) and Pelicans (3-6) have left them looking fragile at both ends. Their only bright spot was a friendly draw with Karpat, but even that scoreless result hints at an attack struggling to click. At 5 wins from 18 games, they're desperately short on firepower.
Hameenlinna
Hameenlinna are the more convincing outfit, despite their own recent wobbles. They've scored 14 goals across five matches (2.8 per game) and conceded 12 (2.4 per game) — a much healthier balance. Yes, they lost their last two Liiga games to Ilves and IFK Helsinki, but they beat Jukurit 4-1 before that and won a friendly 4-0 over Assat. Crucially, they've already faced Vaasan Sport this season in a friendly on August 19th and won 4-2 — a result that carries real weight here.
Head-to-head
The friendly meeting between these sides just over two months ago saw Hameenlinna dominate, running out 4-2 winners at home. That's the closest recent reference point we have, and it suggests Hameenlinna know how to break down this Vaasan Sport defence.
Key factors
Vaasan Sport's defensive fragility is the elephant in the room. Conceding 3.2 goals per game is relegation-form territory, and Hameenlinna's attack — averaging 2.8 per game — should find opportunities. Conversely, Vaasan Sport's inability to score (1.2 per game) means they'll struggle to keep pace even if they tighten up at the back. Hameenlinna's superior goal difference and their head-to-head edge make them the clear favourites, though Vaasan Sport at home might scrape a goal or two if they can avoid a complete meltdown.
Prediction
The data strongly favours Hameenlinna. They're outscoring Vaasan Sport by a significant margin in recent form, they've already beaten them once this season, and they're the more disciplined defensive unit. Vaasan Sport's home advantage is real, but it's not enough to overcome the gulf in current form. Hameenlinna should control this match and come away with the win.
Back Hameenlinna to take this one. They're the clear favourites and have the form, the head-to-head edge, and the attacking threat to get the job done against a Vaasan Sport side that's leaking goals at an alarming rate. Expect a comfortable away victory.
Match info
Tournaments:
Liiga(2026)
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Recent Form
Vaasan Sport
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Hameenlinna
W
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lukko | 19 | 11 | 4 | 40 |
| 2 |  Ilves | 20 | 10 | 6 | 37 |
| 3 |  Jukurit | 20 | 9 | 6 | 36 |
| 4 |  JYP | 17 | 10 | 4 | 35 |
| 5 |  Assat | 20 | 10 | 7 | 34 |
| 6 |  SaiPa | 18 | 9 | 5 | 34 |
| 7 |  TPS Turku | 20 | 9 | 7 | 33 |
| 8 |  Karpat | 20 | 7 | 5 | 33 |
| 9 |  Kiekko-Espoo | 20 | 8 | 7 | 31 |
| 10 |  Tappara | 19 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
| 11 |  IFK Helsinki | 19 | 7 | 7 | 27 |
| 12 |  KalPa | 19 | 8 | 9 | 26 |
| 13 |  Pelicans | 17 | 7 | 8 | 24 |
| 14 |  Hameenlinna | 20 | 6 | 11 | 24 |
| 15 |  Vaasan Sport | 18 | 5 | 10 | 19 |
| 16 |  Jokerit | 18 | 3 | 10 | 15 |
| 17 |  KooKoo | 20 | 2 | 15 | 10 |
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