Match Info

SHL - Round 7

Date: 8 October 2026, Thursday

Location: Vida Arena (Växjö)

Where to Watch on TV:


Sweden	TV4 Play


	Växjö Lakers		Linköping

	1	X	2
	1.63	4.75	4.25
	1.70	4.50	3.80
	1.8	4.3	3.85	Watch
	1.84	3.92	3.67
	1.84	4.13	3.54	Watch
	1.8	3.8	3.55
	1.82	4.3	3.56	Watch
	1.76	4.1	3.6
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.77 ↑ (1.7)	4.23 ↓ (4.4)	3.73 ↓ (4)

The most likely Over/Under: 5.25

The best margin for this event is 4.8%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Växjö Lakers
52.8%

Draw
22.1%

Linköping
25.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

55.2%

21.3%

23.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

53.8%

21.9%

24.1%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Växjö Lakers has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.4%)

Linköping has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.6%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Växjö Lakers than the current prediction. (+1%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Linköping than the current prediction. (-1%)

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
75%	25%	0%

Växjö Lakers - Linköping Predictions

Users Predictions: 4 users predict this event. Växjö will win (votes: 3 - 75%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 25%).

Expected Score (Market Odds): 3:2

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Lineups

Line 1
32. Persson L. (G)	63. Hogberg M. (G)
94. Persson J. (C)	3. Hultstrom L. (A)
21. Cooper B.	5. Fantenberg O. (C)
20. Nadeau O.	13. Vrana J.
40. Rasmussen D. (A)	21. Ehn C. (A)
25. Elvenes L.	18. Elie R.
Line 2
19. Suomi J.	88. Niku S.
4. Lowe K. (A)	48. Kokkonen M.
34. Cehlarik P.	24. Shinnimin B. (A)
12. Mantykivi M.	20. Marody C.
10. Suomi E.	70. Karlstrom F.
Line 3
11. Rafferty B.	8. Giuttari Z.
69. Palme O.	17. Ohrqvist F.
24. Henriksson K.	29. Krantz L.
17. Anderberg M.	92. Nybeck Z.
28. Gustafsson H.	46. Soderlund T.
Line 4
22. Lindgren E.	26. Martin M.
18. Karlsson O.	38. Sodergran J.
29. Strandberg S.	23. Johnsson J.
42. Kratz K.	28. Degerstedt A.
Substitutes
70. Ahman A. (G)	53. Hofbauer A.
41. Nilsson L. (A)	36. Ignatjew W. (G)
Coaches
. Hellkvist B.	. Karlsson A.

Key Events of the Match

1st Period (0 - 1)
08:29, Krantz L. (2 min),
15:10, 0 - 1, Marody C. (G), Ohrqvist F. (A), Karlstrom F. (A2)
2nd Period (0 - 1)
10:46, 0 - 2, Degerstedt A. (G), Giuttari Z. (A), Martin M. (A2)
3rd Period (0 - 1)
05:01, Lindgren E. (2 min),
17:31, 0 - 3, Kokkonen M. (G), Degerstedt A. (A),

Preview

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

In recent outings, Växjö has recorded mixed results (last 5 matches: 3 wins).

Linköping has struggled for form in recent encounters (last 5 matches: 1 win).

Växjö may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.

Recently, Linköping has enjoyed a sequence of home fixtures.

Växjö carries the favorite tag into this contest.

Our forecast points to a victory for Växjö in today's match, at odds of 1.7.

In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Växjö has recorded 15 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses, with a goal aggregate of 59:40 (averaging 3:2 goals per game).

Specifically in home fixtures for Växjö against this opponent, the record stands at 9 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss, with 36:18 goals (averaging 3.6:1.8 per game).

Outrights of SHL for now

Vaxjo: 6.58% Linkoping: 1.98%

Standings

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
8	Vaxjo	7	2	1	1	3	23:26	9
11	Linkoping	6	2	0	1	3	11:18	7

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Växjö Lakers
Champions League Ice Hockey
06.10.26	Växjö Lakers - Genève-Servette	4:0 ✺
SHL
03.10.26	Växjö Lakers - Rögle	3:2 ✺
01.10.26	Björklöven - Växjö Lakers	4:2 ✺
26.09.26	Växjö Lakers - HV71	7:5 ✺
24.09.26	Djurgården - Växjö Lakers	4:3 OT ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 8.2 WWLWL
- Linkopings HC
SHL
03.10.26	Linköping - Björklöven	2:3 ✺
01.10.26	Linköping - Luleå	0:2 ✺
26.09.26	Rögle - Linköping	2:1 OT ✺
22.09.26	Linköping - Brynäs	2:9 ✺
19.09.26	Linköping - Timrå	3:2 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 2 LLLLW

Latest Head to Head

SHL
26.02.26	Växjö Lakers - Linköping	3:2
28.12.25	Linköping - Växjö Lakers	2:3
01.11.25	Växjö Lakers - Linköping	5:3
18.10.25	Linköping - Växjö Lakers	0:2
Club Friendly Ice Hockey
08.08.25	Växjö Lakers - Linköping	4:0
SHL
25.02.25	Linköping - Växjö Lakers	2:3 OT
04.01.25	Växjö Lakers - Linköping	1:2 OT

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