Växjö Lakers vs HV71 predictions, Jan 17, 2026

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Växjö Lakers

HV71

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In a highly anticipated matchup in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), the Växjö Lakers will face off against HV71 on January 17, 2026, at the Växjö Lakers’ home ice.

Both teams have had a mixed bag of results in their recent matches, with the Växjö Lakers winning 2 out of their last 5 games and HV71 also securing 2 victories in their last 5 outings. The bookmakers have slightly favored the Växjö Lakers with odds of 1.75 for a home win compared to 4.01 for an away win for HV71.

On paper, the Växjö Lakers have a slight edge in recent form and home advantage, which could play a significant role in the outcome of this matchup. However, HV71 is a resilient team with the ability to rise to the occasion, making the game a potential nail-biter.

With a 51.5% probability of a home win, a 24.2% chance of a draw, and a 24.1% likelihood of an away win, this game promises to be an exciting and closely contested affair.

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Växjö
53.4%
Draw
22.5%
HV71
24.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of SHL Vaxjo: 7.38% HV 71: 0.95%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 1.77 4.4 3.71 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.7 3.9 3.8
Pinnacle 1.75 3.99 4.01
Best for US Customers 1.74 4.25 3.85

Latest Results

15.01.26 Djurgardens IF Hockey – Växjö Lakers – 1:4
10.01.26 Skellefteå AIK – Växjö Lakers – 6:3
08.01.26 Växjö Lakers – Farjestads BK – 4:3 OT
06.01.26 Brynäs IF – Växjö Lakers – 5:2
03.01.26 Växjö Lakers – Frölunda HC – 2:3 penalties
15.01.26 HV71 – Farjestads BK – 5:3
10.01.26 HV71 – Timrå IK – 1:2 penalties
08.01.26 Skellefteå AIK – HV71 – 3:2 penalties
06.01.26 Luleå HF – HV71 – 5:6 OT
03.01.26 Leksands IF – HV71 – 5:4

Facts

  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 4 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, Växjö won 3.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • In this match, Växjö is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Växjö won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 70:52. (average 3.5:2.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Växjö won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 44:20. (average 4.4:2).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.11.25 HV71 – Växjö Lakers – 5:4
    16.09.25 Växjö Lakers – HV71 – 5:3
    22.02.25 HV71 – Växjö Lakers – 3:2
    11.01.25 Växjö Lakers – HV71 – 4:3
    02.11.24 HV71 – Växjö Lakers – 3:5

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Frolunda 35 25 4 0 6 115:56 83
    2 Skelleftea 36 21 3 5 7 129:80 74
    3 Rogle 36 19 3 4 10 103:80 67
    4 Vaxjo 35 17 3 4 11 105:96 61
    5 Malmo 36 16 4 2 14 98:99 58
    6 Lulea 36 14 4 2 16 94:94 52
    7 Timra 36 13 4 4 15 84:93 51
    8 Djurgarden 36 13 4 2 17 96:123 49
    9 Brynas 36 12 6 0 18 107:105 48
    10 Farjestad 36 12 4 3 17 90:91 47
    11 Orebro 36 12 2 4 18 100:113 44
    12 Linkoping 36 13 1 3 19 74:103 44
    13 HV 71 36 11 1 5 19 96:121 40
    14 Leksand 36 9 1 6 20 78:115 35

    SHL Outrights

    1. Frolunda: 3.62 (23.93%)

    2. Skelleftea: 6 (14.44%)

    3. Rogle: 7.85 (11.04%)

    4. Brynas: 9.3 (9.32%)

    5. Farjestad: 9.53 (9.1%)

    6. Lulea: 10.13 (8.56%)

    7. Vaxjo: 11.75 (7.38%)

    8. Malmo: 23.5 (3.69%)

    9. Timra: 23.75 (3.65%)

    10. Djurgarden: 23.75 (3.65%)

    11. Linkoping: 44.75 (1.94%)

    12. Orebro: 57.75 (1.5%)

    13. HV 71: 91.5 (0.95%)

    14. Leksand: 100.25 (0.86%)

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