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As Växjö Lakers prepare to host Linköping HC on February 26, 2026, both teams bring distinct recent performances into this SHL matchup. Växjö Lakers are currently in strong form, securing four victories in their last five encounters, showcasing a robust offense and solid defensive structure. Their home advantage could play a crucial role, as they have consistently performed well at their arena, capitalizing on the support of their fan base.
In contrast, Linköping HC has experienced a more challenging streak, managing just two wins from their last five games. Their inconsistency may reflect issues in both scoring and maintaining defensive discipline. While they possess skilled players capable of turning the tide, they will need to find strategies to disrupt Växjö’s attacking rhythm and tighten their own defensive lines.
Bookmakers favor the home side with odds at 1.77 for a Växjö victory compared to 3.62 for an away win, highlighting the expectation of a closer contest than reflected in the odds. According to model predictions, Växjö holds a 50.2% chance of winning, but with the potential for Linköping to capitalize on any lapses, this matchup promises to be competitive. Fans can look forward to a tactical battle where execution will determine the outcome.
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| Växjö 52.2% |
Draw 21.8% |
Linköping 26% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of SHL Vaxjo: 8.51% Linkoping: 1.53%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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1.82 | 4.24 | 3.72 | |
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1.82 | 4.25 | 3.6 | Watch and Bet |
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1.75 | 4.2 | 3.5 | |
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1.77 | 4.36 | 3.62 |
Latest Results
| 21.02.26 Växjö Lakers – Malmö Redhawks – 4:3 19.02.26 Växjö Lakers – Luleå HF – 2:1 10.02.26 Frölunda HC – Växjö Lakers – 1:2 07.02.26 Rögle BK – Växjö Lakers – 3:4 OT 05.02.26 Växjö Lakers – Frölunda HC – 1:3 |
21.02.26 Linkopings HC – Rögle BK – 3:4 penalties 19.02.26 Linkopings HC – Farjestads BK – 2:4 07.02.26 Djurgardens IF Hockey – Linkopings HC – 2:1 05.02.26 Timrå IK – Linkopings HC – 2:4 31.01.26 Frölunda HC – Linkopings HC – 3:4 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 28.12.25 Linkopings HC – Växjö Lakers – 2:3 01.11.25 Växjö Lakers – Linkopings HC – 5:3 18.10.25 Linkopings HC – Växjö Lakers – 0:2 08.08.25 Växjö Lakers – Linkopings HC – 4:0 25.02.25 Linkopings HC – Växjö Lakers – 2:3 OT |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Frolunda | 45 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 149:89 | 94 |
| 2 | Skelleftea | 45 | 26 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 160:102 | 94 |
| 3 | Vaxjo | 45 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 132:114 | 83 |
| 4 | Rogle | 45 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 131:103 | 80 |
| 5 | Lulea | 45 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 125:114 | 70 |
| 6 | Malmo | 45 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 122:130 | 70 |
| 7 | Brynas | 45 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 19 | 137:128 | 67 |
| 8 | Timra | 45 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 114:121 | 63 |
| 9 | Farjestad | 45 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 115:118 | 62 |
| 10 | Djurgarden | 45 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 114:146 | 61 |
| 11 | Linkoping | 44 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 98:127 | 55 |
| 12 | Orebro | 45 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 116:143 | 50 |
| 13 | HV 71 | 45 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 118:149 | 50 |
| 14 | Leksand | 44 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 89:136 | 43 |
SHL Outrights
1. Frolunda: 4.6 (19.24%)
2. Skelleftea: 4.85 (18.24%)
3. Lulea: 6.95 (12.73%)
4. Rogle: 8.83 (10.03%)
5. Brynas: 9.33 (9.49%)
6. Farjestad: 10.15 (8.72%)
7. Vaxjo: 10.4 (8.51%)
8. Malmo: 21.25 (4.16%)
9. Timra: 29.75 (2.97%)
10. Djurgarden: 40.75 (2.17%)
11. Linkoping: 57.75 (1.53%)
12. HV 71: 100.25 (0.88%)
13. Orebro: 100.25 (0.88%)
14. Leksand: 200.25 (0.44%)
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