Växjö Lakers vs Linköping predictions, Feb 26, 2026

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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
	1.82	4.24	3.72
	1.82	4.25	3.6	Watch and Bet
	1.75	4.2	3.5
	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

One of the top teams will play against one of the outsiders (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ SHL (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 11).

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

Växjö is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Linköping‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

In this match, Växjö is the team to beat.

We predict that Växjö will win today’s game, with odds of 1.8.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Växjö won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 61:39. (average 3.1:2).

Including home matches between the teams, Växjö won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 33:16. (average 3.7:1.8).

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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