Vaxjo vs Linkopings Prediction 26 February 2026

    Vaxjo Lakers
    Vaxjo Lakers
    Linkopings
    Linkopings
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    📢How will the teams use shifts to maintain a high pace of play? Rotations play an important role in hockey, and their proper use will bring the teams Vaxjo Lakers and Linkopings closer to victory in the match, which will take place on 26 February at 18:00 as part of the "SHL" tournament. The bookmakers have set the following odds for the teams to win - and , with the team Vaxjo Lakers being the favorite.

    Head-to-Head

    📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Vaxjo Lakers and Linkopings:

    • played 61 matches;
    • at home ice 45 wins (including extra time), away - 16;
    • scored goals: 170 against 114;
    • average total of the 1st period - 1.36, 2nd - 1.52, 3rd - 1.56;
    • average total of the match - 4.39.

    The last time the sides met was on 28 December 2025 at the arena of the team Linkopings - the match score was 2:3.

    Head-to-head statistics Vaxjo - Linkopings

    74%
    46 Wins
    26%
    16 Wins
    26.02.26
    SHL
    Vaxjo Lakers
    Vaxjo Lakers
    Linkopings
    Linkopings
    3
    2
    0
    0
    2
    0
    1
    2
    28.12.25
    SHL
    Linkopings
    Linkopings
    Vaxjo Lakers
    Vaxjo Lakers
    2
    3
    0
    1
    1
    2
    1
    0
    01.11.25
    SHL
    Vaxjo Lakers
    Vaxjo Lakers
    Linkopings
    Linkopings
    5
    3
    0
    2
    1
    1
    4
    0
    18.10.25
    SHL
    Linkopings
    Linkopings
    Vaxjo Lakers
    Vaxjo Lakers
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    0
    25.02.25
    SHL
    Linkopings HC
    Linkopings HC
    Vaxjo Lakers
    Vaxjo Lakers
    2
    3
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
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    Vaxjo Lakers Team Overview

    🏆In the current season, Vaxjo Lakers has participated in 45 matches, achieving the following results:

    • 28 wins,
    • 17 losses.

    📈This season, Vaxjo Lakers has a win rate of 62%, with 38% of the games ending in defeat.

    📊The team's average total is 5.27, scoring 2.93 goals per match and conceding an average of 2.53 goals.

    🏒This season, Vaxjo Lakers has scored 132 goals:

    • The team particularly excels in the 2 period, where 37.88% of all goals were scored.
    • At their home ice, the average goals scored is 3.09 per game.

    🥅And about defense, Vaxjo Lakers has conceded 114 goals for the current season.

    • 2 period proved to be challenging, with 43.4% of all goals conceded during this time.
    • At home, the average number of goals conceded is 3.09 per game.

    Match Results: Vaxjo Lakers

    03.10.26
    SHL
    Vaxjo Lakers
    Vaxjo Lakers
    Rogle
    Rogle
    3
    2
    2
    2
    1
    0
    0
    0
    W
    01.10.26
    SHL
    Bjorkloven
    Bjorkloven
    Vaxjo Lakers
    Vaxjo Lakers
    4
    2
    2
    0
    2
    1
    0
    1
    L
    26.09.26
    SHL
    Vaxjo Lakers
    Vaxjo Lakers
    HV 71
    HV 71
    7
    5
    3
    1
    1
    2
    3
    2
    W
    24.09.26
    SHL
    Djurgaardens
    Djurgaardens
    Vaxjo Lakers
    Vaxjo Lakers
    4
    3
    2
    0
    0
    1
    1
    2
    1
    0
    L
    22.09.26
    SHL
    Vaxjo Lakers
    Vaxjo Lakers
    Malmo
    Malmo
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    3
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    2
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    Linkopings Team Overview

    🏆In the ongoing season, Linkopings has competed in 44 matches, achieving the following stats: 17 wins, 27 losses.

    📈This season, Linkopings's win rate is 39%, with 61% of the games ending in defeat.

    📊The team's average score is 4.98, with 2.23 goals scored per match and conceding 2.89 on average.

    🏒So far, Linkopings has managed to score 98 goals:

    • The 2 period has been particularly successful, with 39.8% of goals scored.
    • While away, the average goals scored is 2.35.

    🥅On the defensive end, Linkopings has allowed 127 goals this season.

    • The 2 period has seen 34.85% of total goals conceded.
    • Compared to 2.87 goals in away games.

    Match Results: Linkopings

    03.10.26
    SHL
    Linkopings
    Linkopings
    Bjorkloven
    Bjorkloven
    2
    3
    0
    2
    1
    0
    1
    1
    L
    01.10.26
    SHL
    Linkopings
    Linkopings
    Lulea
    Lulea
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    L
    26.09.26
    SHL
    Rogle
    Rogle
    Linkopings
    Linkopings
    2
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    L
    22.09.26
    SHL
    Linkopings
    Linkopings
    Brynas
    Brynas
    2
    9
    0
    2
    1
    3
    1
    4
    L
    19.09.26
    SHL
    Linkopings
    Linkopings
    Timraa
    Timraa
    3
    2
    1
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    2
    2
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    Prediction for the 1st period

    H2H:

    • Total encounters - 61;
    • First period wins at home for the hosts - 10; for the visitors - 7;
    • Average total in the first period: 1.36;
    • Today's home team averages 0.8 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 0.56.

    First Period Stats: Vaxjo Lakers (home) vs Linkopings (away)

    • Matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
    • Number of wins: 10 (43.48%) vs 7 (30.43%);
    • Number of losses: 7 (30.43%) vs 9 (39.13%);
    • Number of draws: 6 (26.09%) vs 7 (30.43%).
    • Average goals scored: 0.83 vs 0.57;
    • Average goals conceded: 0.65 vs 0.83.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • Number of wins: 6 vs 3;
    • Number of losses: 1 vs 5;
    • Number of draws: 3 vs 2;
    • Average total in the first period: 1.7 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 1).
    Trends
    • Vaxjo Lakers scored over 0.5 goals in the 1st period in last 6 games (SHL).
    👉Prediction: 1st Period, Vaxjo Lakers Total goals Over (0,5) (odds: 1.56)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • Number of encounters - 61;
    • Number of wins for the home team - 45, for the away team - 16.

    Statistics: Vaxjo Lakers vs Linkopings

    • Number of matches played in the tournament: 45 vs 44;
    • Number of wins: 28 (62%) vs 17 (39%);
    • Number of losses: 17 (38%) vs 27 (61%);
    • Number of home wins in the tournament: 16;
    • Number of away wins in the tournament: 10.

    Last 10 matches:

    • Number of wins: 8 vs 3;
    • Number of losses: 2 vs 7;
    • Number of home wins: 4;
    • Number of away wins: 2.
    Trends
    • Linkopings won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 away games (SHL).
    👉Prediction: Linkopings Handicap (+1,5) (odds: 1.53)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H:

    • average total goals per match for the home team - 2.79, for the away team - 1.87;
    • average total goals in H2H - 4.39;
    • both teams scored in the 1st period - 14 once;
    • both teams scored in the 2nd period - 25 once;
    • both teams scored in the 3rd period - 14 once.

    Statistics: Vaxjo Lakers vs Linkopings

    • average total in the tournament: 5.27 vs 4.98;
    • average total goals scored: 2.93 vs 2.23;
    • average total goals conceded: 2.53 vs 2.89;
    • Vaxjo Lakers: average total at home in the tournament - 3.09;
    • Linkopings: average total away in the tournament - 2.35;
    • last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 2.7 (home - 2.67) vs 2.7 (away - 3.2).

    Trends
    • Linkopings scored over 1.5 goals in last 5 away games against Vaxjo Lakers (SHL).
    👉Prediction: Linkopings Total goals Over (1,5) (odds: 1.49)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Under 5.5 goals in 6 of last 7 Vaxjo Lakers games against Linkopings (SHL).

    Total goals Under (5,5)
    Odds-154
    Published: 24/02/2026, 18:26

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    Betting Tips: Vaxjo Lakers - Linkopings

    Vaxjo Lakers have not lost the 2nd period:
    vaxjo-lakerslinkopings-hcin 24 of last 26 home games against Linkopings (SHL).
    vaxjo-lakerslinkopings-hcin 10 of last 11 games against Linkopings (SHL).
    Linkopings have not won the 2nd period:
    linkopings-hcin 8 of last 9 away games (SHL).
    linkopings-hcin last 6 games (SHL).
    2nd Period Vaxjo Lakers will not lose
    -400
    Vaxjo Lakers have not lost (in regular time):
    vaxjo-lakerslinkopings-hcin 16 of last 17 home games against Linkopings (SHL).
    vaxjo-lakerslinkopings-hcin 9 of last 10 games against Linkopings (SHL).
    Vaxjo Lakers will not lose
    -345
    Vaxjo Lakers have not lost the 1st period:
    vaxjo-lakersin 10 of last 11 games (SHL).
    vaxjo-lakersin last 7 home games (SHL).
    Linkopings have not won the 1st period:
    linkopings-hcin 7 of last 8 games (SHL).
    1st Period Vaxjo Lakers will not lose
    -476
    Linkopings have not lost the 3rd period:
    linkopings-hcin 12 of last 14 away games (SHL).
    linkopings-hcin 9 of last 10 games (SHL).
    3rd Period Linkopings will not lose
    -179
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    Vaxjo - Linkopings Table position

    SHL 25/26
    MPWLPPForm
    2.
    Frolunda
    Frolunda
    523418161-106101
    3.
    Vaxjo Lakers
    Vaxjo Lakers
    523220150-13694
    4.
    Rogle
    Rogle
    523022155-12393
    10.
    Orebro
    Orebro
    522131139-15866
    11.
    Linkopings
    Linkopings
    522131119-14864
    12.
    Timraa
    Timraa
    522131127-14863