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In an exciting matchup in the SHL, Leksands IF will face off against Linkopings HC on January 8, 2026. Both teams have had a mixed bag of results in their recent form, with Leksands IF securing victories in 2 of their last 5 matches, while Linkopings HC have also won 2 of their last 5 games.
Leksands IF will have the advantage of playing at home, which may give them an edge in this contest. However, Linkopings HC has shown resilience on the road and will be looking to secure a crucial win away from home.
The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor Leksands IF with a 2.43 for a home win compared to Linkopings HC’s 2.63 for an away win. Our model prediction reflects a close matchup, with a 35.3% probability of a home win, 28.4% chance of a draw, and a 38.6% likelihood of an away win.
This game promises to be a thrilling encounter between two evenly matched teams, and it is difficult to predict the outcome with certainty. Both sides will be looking to capitalize on their strengths and secure a crucial victory in this pivotal matchup.
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| Leksand 39.2% |
Draw 24.6% |
Linköping 36.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of SHL Linkoping: 2.27% Leksand: 0.88%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.38 | 3.94 | 2.55 | ||
| 2.3 | 3.7 | 2.5 | ||
| 2.43 | 3.57 | 2.63 | ||
| 2.35 | 3.85 | 2.6 |
Latest Results
| 06.01.26 Leksands IF – Skellefteå AIK – 3:4 03.01.26 Leksands IF – HV71 – 5:4 30.12.25 Timrå IK – Leksands IF – 5:4 OT 28.12.25 Leksands IF – Farjestads BK – 1:2 OT 26.12.25 Djurgardens IF Hockey – Leksands IF – 0:5 |
06.01.26 Linkopings HC – Frölunda HC – 2:1 03.01.26 Malmö Redhawks – Linkopings HC – 5:0 30.12.25 Linkopings HC – Örebro HK – 4:3 28.12.25 Linkopings HC – Växjö Lakers – 2:3 26.12.25 Farjestads BK – Linkopings HC – 3:2 penalties |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 13.11.25 Linkopings HC – Leksands IF – 6:1 09.10.25 Leksands IF – Linkopings HC – 1:3 29.08.25 Linkopings HC – Leksands IF – 3:0 13.02.25 Linkopings HC – Leksands IF – 3:2 OT 25.01.25 Leksands IF – Linkopings HC – 4:3 penalties |
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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