To build an accurate prediction for the Ilves - SaiPa hockey match, scheduled for 29 December 2018 in the Finland. Liiga tournament, it is important to consider the teams' form and other key factors that could influence the outcome. Ilves have played 50 matches this season, winning 23 of them in regulation, drawing 9 times and suffering 18 defeats. SaiPa have played 50 matches this season, in which they won 30 times in regulation, drew 13 times and lost 7 times. In the tournament, Ilves score an average of 2.7 goals per game against their opponents and concede 2.5. SaiPa score 2.4 and concede 2.6. These sides last met 30 November 2018 at Ilves's home arena, where the away side won that match.