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Vaxjo vs Timrå Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 12-11-2026
Nov 1218:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Vaxjo 3-2 Timrå
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Vaxjo host Timrå in an SHL clash where the home side enters as favourites despite occupying 12th place in the standings. The visitors sit two points clear in 8th, but recent form tells a more nuanced story. This is a match where league position alone can mislead.
Team form
Vaxjo
Vaxjo have been inconsistent. Over their last five outings they scored 20 goals but conceded 19, averaging 4.0 and 3.8 per game respectively. A 7-5 home win over HV 71 shows attacking potential, yet losses to IF Bjorkloven (2-4) and Frölunda (4-5) expose defensive fragility. They have won twice in their last five matches, but the margin between their attacking output and defensive solidity is razor-thin.
Timrå
Timrå's recent record is more concerning. They have won just once in their last five games and conceded 14 goals across that span while scoring only 12. A 5-2 victory over IF Bjorkloven in a friendly showed promise, but three consecutive SHL defeats—including a 1-5 loss to Orebro and a 0-1 defeat to Brynas—suggest they are struggling to find consistency. Their defensive record has been the weaker of the two sides in this period.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings between these teams are available in the data, so there is no historical pattern to draw upon. Both sides will approach this without the reference point of prior encounters.
Key factors
Vaxjo's attacking threat is the standout factor. They have scored at a higher rate than Timrå in recent weeks and will look to exploit a visiting defence that has conceded heavily. However, Vaxjo's own defensive vulnerabilities cannot be ignored; they have shown they can leak goals at pace. Timrå's main challenge is their recent offensive drought—just 2.4 goals per game over five matches. If they can tighten their structure and avoid being drawn into a high-tempo affair, they may frustrate the hosts. The tactical battle will likely hinge on whether Vaxjo can control the tempo and whether Timrå can weather early pressure.
Prediction
Vaxjo are the favourite, priced at 1.47. Their superior recent scoring record and home advantage support this, despite their league position. Timrå's defensive frailties in recent weeks and inconsistent attacking output make them vulnerable, particularly on the road. The bookmaker odds reflect Vaxjo's edge, though Timrå remain capable of competing. A fairly open game is expected, with the hosts more likely to emerge with the win.
Expect Vaxjo to control much of this match, but do not assume a comfortable evening. Timrå have the quality to trouble the home defence, and their recent losses suggest they will arrive with something to prove. The hosts should prevail, but the margin may be tighter than the odds suggest. A cautious approach from Timrå could keep this competitive throughout regulation time.
Match info
Tournaments:
SHL(2026)
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League
Statistics
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Recent Form
Vaxjo
L
L
L
W
W
Timrå
W
W
L
W
W
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Farjestad | 14 | 12 | 0 | 39 |
| 2 |  Frolunda | 16 | 9 | 5 | 31 |
| 3 |  Skelleftea | 13 | 8 | 2 | 28 |
| 4 |  Malmo | 13 | 6 | 3 | 23 |
| 5 |  Rogle | 14 | 6 | 6 | 22 |
| 6 |  Orebro | 13 | 6 | 5 | 20 |
| 7 |  Lulea | 13 | 5 | 5 | 18 |
| 8 |  Timra | 13 | 4 | 6 | 18 |
| 9 |  Djurgarden | 14 | 3 | 6 | 17 |
| 10 |  IF Bjorkloven | 13 | 5 | 7 | 17 |
| 11 |  Brynas | 13 | 4 | 7 | 15 |
| 12 |  Vaxjo | 14 | 4 | 8 | 15 |
| 13 |  Linkoping | 14 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 14 |  HV 71 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 10 |
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