Skellefteå vs Malmö Redhawks predictions, Mar 23, 2026

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As Skellefteå AIK prepares to host Malmö Redhawks on March 23, 2026, fans can anticipate a compelling matchup in the SHL, with both teams showing promising form leading into this contest. Skellefteå has secured victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, indicating a solid run of performances bolstered by strong home support at their Skellefteå Arena. They will look to leverage their home advantage, aiming to maintain momentum and pressure their opponents.

On the other side, Malmö Redhawks also enter the game with a similar record, having won 3 of their last 5. Their recent performances suggest they can compete fiercely, particularly in high-stakes encounters. With odds tipping in favor of Skellefteå at 1.59 for a home win against Malmö’s 4.92 as away underdogs, bookmakers highlight the home team’s slight edge.

The tactical battle will likely center around Skellefteå’s disciplined defensive setup pitted against Malmö’s speed and offensive flair. Our model predicts a 57.5% probability for a home victory, with a suggested final score of 3:2. However, in hockey, outcomes can be unpredictable; both teams have the capacity to shift the game’s momentum, making this an intriguing matchup worth watching.

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Skellefteå 59.6%

Draw 20.7%

Malmö 19.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of SHL Skelleftea: 25.89% Malmo: 2.92%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.6	4.55	4.9
	1.62	4.6	4.68	Watch and Bet
	1.57	4.5	4.77

Latest Results

14.03.26 Djurgardens IF Hockey – Skellefteå AIK – 2:3 12.03.26 Skellefteå AIK – Linkopings HC – 5:2 10.03.26 Skellefteå AIK – Rögle BK – 3:5 07.03.26 Malmö Redhawks – Skellefteå AIK – 6:7 05.03.26 Växjö Lakers – Skellefteå AIK – 4:1

21.03.26 Malmö Redhawks – Djurgardens IF Hockey – 3:1 19.03.26 Malmö Redhawks – Djurgardens IF Hockey – 2:1 17.03.26 Djurgardens IF Hockey – Malmö Redhawks – 3:2 OT 14.03.26 Frölunda HC – Malmö Redhawks – 4:1 12.03.26 Malmö Redhawks – Leksands IF – 7:2

Facts

First leg.

Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ SHL (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ SHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).

Skellefteå is Qualified for SHL (Play Offs Quarter~finals)

Malmö is Qualified for SHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Skellefteå won 5.

Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.

Skellefteå may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Skellefteå is the team to beat.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Skellefteå won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 74:61. (average 3.7:3.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Skellefteå won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 40:27. (average 4:2.7).

Latest Head To Head

07.03.26 Malmö Redhawks – Skellefteå AIK – 6:7 15.01.26 Skellefteå AIK – Malmö Redhawks – 4:1 22.11.25 Malmö Redhawks – Skellefteå AIK – 1:2 OT 18.10.25 Skellefteå AIK – Malmö Redhawks – 5:1 01.02.25 Skellefteå AIK – Malmö Redhawks – 3:0

Standings

Draw

Play Offs

1/8-finals

1	Skelleftea (1)	Bye
2	Malmo (8)	Djurgarden (9)	2 : 1
3	Rogle (4)	Bye
4	Bye	Farjestad (5)
5	Frolunda (2)	Bye
6	Lulea (7)	Orebro (10)	2 : 1
7	Vaxjo (3)	Bye
8	Bye	Brynas (6)

Quarter-finals

1	Skelleftea (1)	Malmo (8)
2	Rogle (4)	Farjestad (5)
3	Frolunda (2)	Lulea (7)
4	Vaxjo (3)	Brynas (6)

SHL Outrights

1. Skelleftea: 3.5 (25.89%)

2. Frolunda: 5 (18.12%)

3. Farjestad: 8 (11.33%)

4. Rogle: 8 (11.33%)

5. Brynas: 8 (11.33%)

6. Vaxjo: 10 (9.06%)

7. Lulea: 15 (6.04%)

8. Malmo: 31 (2.92%)

9. Djurgarden: 41 (2.21%)

10. Orebro: 51 (1.78%)

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