Skellefteå vs HV71 predictions, Jan 08, 2026

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Skellefteå

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Skellefteå AIK will host HV71 in an exciting hockey matchup on January 8, 2026. Skellefteå comes into the game in good form, having won three of their last five matches, while HV71 has only managed to secure two victories in the same timeframe. The home team is currently favored by bookmakers with odds of 1.45, compared to HV71’s 5.9 as the away team.

Skellefteå AIK has been strong defensively in recent games, allowing fewer goals and showing solid teamwork on the ice. HV71, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistency in their performance, particularly in finishing scoring opportunities.

With a probability of 61.2% for a home win, 20.9% for a draw, and 16.6% for an away win according to our model, the upcoming match promises to be an intriguing battle between these two teams. The outcome is far from certain, as both teams have shown flashes of quality in their recent matches. Fans can expect an intense and competitive game as Skellefteå AIK and HV71 face off.

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Skellefteå
64.5%
Draw
18.9%
HV71
16.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1

Outrights of SHL Skelleftea: 13.94% HV 71: 0.96%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 1.45 5.15 5.55 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.4 4.75 5.5
Pinnacle 1.45 4.69 5.9
Best for US Customers 1.45 5 5.5

Latest Results

06.01.26 Leksands IF – Skellefteå AIK – 3:4
03.01.26 Farjestads BK – Skellefteå AIK – 2:6
30.12.25 Skellefteå AIK – Brynäs IF – 3:1
28.12.25 Skellefteå AIK – Djurgardens IF Hockey – 2:3 penalties
26.12.25 Luleå HF – Skellefteå AIK – 3:2 OT
06.01.26 Luleå HF – HV71 – 5:6 OT
03.01.26 Leksands IF – HV71 – 5:4
30.12.25 HV71 – Malmö Redhawks – 2:3 OT
28.12.25 Rögle BK – HV71 – 3:1
26.12.25 Örebro HK – HV71 – 4:7

Facts

  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ SHL (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 13 in the zone SHL (Play Out: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Skellefteå won 2.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Recently, HV71 has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, Skellefteå is a strong favorite.
  • We predict that Skellefteå will win today’s game, with odds of 1.44.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Skellefteå won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 64:43. (average 3.2:2.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Skellefteå won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 42:21. (average 4.2:2.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    04.12.25 HV71 – Skellefteå AIK – 4:3
    11.10.25 Skellefteå AIK – HV71 – 8:3
    15.02.25 Skellefteå AIK – HV71 – 1:2 OT
    30.12.24 HV71 – Skellefteå AIK – 3:1
    16.11.24 Skellefteå AIK – HV71 – 4:3

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Frolunda 32 23 4 0 5 106:49 77
    2 Skelleftea 33 19 2 5 7 116:74 66
    3 Rogle 33 18 3 3 9 97:74 63
    4 Vaxjo 32 16 2 4 10 94:86 56
    5 Malmo 33 15 4 2 12 92:89 55
    6 Farjestad 33 12 4 2 15 83:79 46
    7 Timra 33 12 3 4 14 77:89 46
    8 Djurgarden 33 12 4 2 15 89:114 46
    9 Brynas 33 12 4 0 17 96:95 44
    10 Lulea 33 12 3 2 16 87:91 44
    11 Linkoping 33 13 1 2 17 71:92 43
    12 Orebro 33 10 2 4 17 91:105 38
    13 HV 71 33 10 1 3 19 88:113 35
    14 Leksand 33 8 1 5 19 67:104 31

    SHL Outrights

    1. Frolunda: 4.02 (21.85%)

    2. Skelleftea: 6.3 (13.94%)

    3. Rogle: 7.48 (11.75%)

    4. Farjestad: 8.33 (10.55%)

    5. Brynas: 8.8 (9.98%)

    6. Lulea: 11.03 (7.96%)

    7. Vaxjo: 11.53 (7.62%)

    8. Djurgarden: 21 (4.18%)

    9. Timra: 25.25 (3.48%)

    10. Malmo: 30.75 (2.86%)

    11. Linkoping: 38.75 (2.27%)

    12. Orebro: 50.25 (1.75%)

    13. HV 71: 91.5 (0.96%)

    14. Leksand: 100.25 (0.88%)

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