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Brynas vs Skellefteå Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 12-11-2026
Nov 1218:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Brynas 2-3 Skellefteå
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Brynas hosts Skellefteå in SHL action on 12 November 2026, a fixture that pits a struggling mid-table side against one of the league's strongest performers. Skellefteå arrive as clear favourites, sitting third with 28 points from 13 games, while Brynas languish in 11th with just 15 points. The visitors hold a commanding recent head-to-head advantage, having dismantled Brynas 7-2 in their last meeting on 19 September.
Team form
Brynas
Brynas have shown inconsistency across their recent outings. They opened their last five games with consecutive wins—a 4-2 victory over Luleå and an emphatic 9-2 triumph at Linkoping—but those performances mask deeper problems. They lost 2-7 to Skellefteå in their most recent league fixture and have conceded 3.8 goals per game over this five-match stretch. Their defensive frailty is the critical concern: they have won only 4 of 13 league games and sit well below the playoff line. At home, they must tighten their structure against an opponent that has proven capable of exploiting their weaknesses.
Skellefteå
Skellefteå have established themselves as genuine contenders this season. They have won 8 of 13 league games and scored 4.4 goals per game over their last five outings while conceding just 2.0. Their recent form is emphatic: a 6-1 demolition of Luleå, a 6-2 victory over Davos in European competition, and a 3-2 win over Servette in the Champions League. Their sole blemish came in a 0-3 loss at Orebro, but that result has not derailed their momentum. They are a disciplined, high-scoring outfit with a robust defence.
Head-to-head
The teams met on 19 September, when Skellefteå won 7-2 at home. That scoreline illustrates the gulf in current quality between the sides and serves as a stark warning for Brynas. Skellefteå's attacking potency and defensive solidity were on full display in that encounter.
Key factors
Brynas' defensive vulnerabilities will be tested severely. Skellefteå's attacking threat—evidenced by their 4.4 goals-per-game average—should find space against a Brynas backline that has conceded at a similar rate. Conversely, Brynas' occasional offensive spark (their 9-2 win at Linkoping shows they can score) means Skellefteå cannot afford complacency. The visitors' superior discipline and consistency in both phases of play give them a decisive edge. Brynas will need to execute a disciplined defensive gameplan and capitalise on limited transition opportunities; anything less invites another heavy defeat.
Prediction
Skellefteå's third-place standing, superior goal differential, and recent dominance over this opponent make them the clear favourite. The bookmakers price them at 1.7, reflecting their status. Brynas' mid-table struggles and leaky defence offer little resistance to a team that has averaged 4.4 goals while conceding only 2.0 per game. While Brynas showed they can score in their 9-2 win, consistency remains elusive. Skellefteå should control this match and secure victory.
Skellefteå are well-positioned to extend their winning run. Their attacking prowess and defensive organisation should prove too much for a Brynas side lacking the consistency to compete at this level. The visitors are favoured to win.
Match info
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SHL(2026)
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Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Brynas
L
L
L
L
L
Skellefteå
W
W
W
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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