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Skellefteå vs Linkoping Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 29-10-2026
Oct 2918:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Skellefteå 4-1 Linkoping
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Skellefteå host Linkoping in the SHL on 29 October in a fixture that pits the third-placed hosts against a struggling visitors' side. The gap in the standings — Skellefteå on 22 points from 11 games, Linkoping on 9 from 10 — tells only part of the story. Form and firepower separate these teams far more decisively.
Team form
Skellefteå
Skellefteå have been ruthless in front of goal. Over their last five outings, they have scored 22 goals while conceding just 10, averaging 4.4 and 2.0 per game respectively. Three wins in that stretch came by commanding margins: 6-1 over Luleå, 7-2 against Brynas, and 6-2 over Davos. Their sole defeat — a 0-3 loss at Orebro — stands as an outlier. The hosts have the attacking depth and consistency to punish any defensive lapses.
Linkoping
Linkoping's record is alarming. In five recent games they have managed just 8 goals while shipping 19, a ratio of 1.6 for and 3.8 against per game. They lost 0-2 to Luleå, 2-3 at home to IF Bjorkloven, 1-5 at Djurgarden, and most worryingly, 2-9 to Brynas on home ice. Their sole win — 3-0 at Vaxjo — offers little comfort in a sequence dominated by heavy defeats. Defensively, they are fragile; offensively, they lack the consistency to trouble a strong opponent.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head record is available between these sides.
Key factors
The disparity in recent output is stark. Skellefteå's attack is firing at a pace that few defences in the league can contain, while Linkoping's backline has been breached repeatedly and their forwards have struggled to generate sustained pressure. The hosts' third-place finish reflects genuine quality; Linkoping's 14th place reflects genuine struggle. Skellefteå's home advantage compounds an already significant talent gap. Linkoping will need to be tactically disciplined and clinical on the rare chances they create — neither quality has been evident in their last five games.
Prediction
The statistical picture is unambiguous. Skellefteå average 4.4 goals per game over their recent form; Linkoping concede 3.8. Linkoping average 1.6 goals per game; Skellefteå concede 2.0. The hosts are superior in both attack and defence. Linkoping's only path to a result lies in a disciplined, compact defensive shape and opportunism on the counter — a tall order against a side that has proven capable of breaking down defences with pace and precision. The odds heavily favour a dominant home performance.
Skellefteå should win this match convincingly. The hosts are clear favourites, and while Linkoping cannot be dismissed entirely — any team can steal a goal or two — the evidence points overwhelmingly toward a comfortable Skellefteå victory. Back the home side with confidence, but do not be surprised if the margin exceeds expectations.
Match info
Tournaments:
SHL(2026)
Type
League
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Skellefteå
W
W
W
W
W
Linkoping
W
L
L
L
W
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Farjestad | 12 | 10 | 0 | 33 |
| 2 |  Frolunda | 13 | 8 | 3 | 28 |
| 3 |  Skelleftea | 12 | 7 | 2 | 25 |
| 4 |  Rogle | 12 | 5 | 5 | 19 |
| 5 |  Malmo | 11 | 4 | 3 | 17 |
| 6 |  Orebro | 12 | 5 | 5 | 17 |
| 7 |  IF Bjorkloven | 12 | 5 | 6 | 17 |
| 8 |  Brynas | 12 | 4 | 6 | 15 |
| 9 |  Lulea | 12 | 4 | 5 | 15 |
| 10 |  Timra | 12 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 11 |  Vaxjo | 12 | 4 | 6 | 15 |
| 12 |  Djurgarden | 13 | 2 | 6 | 14 |
| 13 |  Linkoping | 11 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| 14 |  HV 71 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
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