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HV 71 vs Luleå Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 12-11-2026
Nov 1218:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: HV 71 3-2 Luleå
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HV 71 host Luleå in an SHL clash that pits a struggling home side against visitors who, despite recent struggles of their own, sit comfortably ahead in the standings. HV 71 are 14th with 10 points from 13 games, while Luleå occupy 7th with 18 points. The bookmakers see this as a toss-up, with the hosts priced as a slight favourite at 1.9 to 1.85.
Team form
HV 71
HV 71 have won just once in their last five outings—a 3-2 victory over Brynas on 10 October. Since then, they have lost to Frölunda (2-6), Rögle (3-4), and Färjestads (1-3), conceding 4.0 goals per game over the five-match stretch. They managed 2.2 goals per game in that run, which is thin going forward. The 2-5 defeat to Luleå three weeks ago showed they struggle to contain this opponent.
Luleå
Luleå's recent record is equally concerning. They have lost three of their last five SHL matches, including heavy defeats to Skellefteå (1-6), Brynas (2-4), and Frölunda (3-7). They scored 2.8 goals per game but conceded 4.4, suggesting defensive frailty. A 4-2 win over Rögle and a 4-3 friendly victory over Brynas offer some hope, but the pattern is one of inconsistency and leaky defence.
Head-to-head
The teams met on 17 October, when Luleå won 5-2 at home. That result hints at Luleå's ability to exploit HV 71's weaknesses, though both sides have deteriorated since.
Key factors
Both teams are defending poorly. HV 71 concede 4.0 per game; Luleå 4.4. Neither has shown the discipline needed to shut down a determined opponent. HV 71's home advantage is real—they won at home against Brynas—but their overall record (1 win in 5) offers little comfort. Luleå's league position (7th) suggests they should be the better team, yet their recent form does not reflect that. The question is whether Luleå can impose their quality or whether HV 71 can catch them in a moment of vulnerability. Neither side looks capable of a convincing performance.
Prediction
The model favours HV 71 by a narrow margin, predicting a 3-2 scoreline. Home ice and the bookmakers' slight lean toward the hosts justify this, but only just. Both teams have shown they can score and concede freely; a tight, open game is likely. Luleå's recent form is poor enough that HV 71 should not be written off, yet Luleå's superior league position and the fact that they beat HV 71 convincingly three weeks ago suggest the visitors have the edge in quality. The margin is razor-thin.
HV 71 are a slight favourite to win, but this is a match where neither side inspires confidence. Expect goals—both teams leak them—and a competitive affair that could go either way. The home side's narrow edge reflects their ground advantage rather than any convincing superiority. Back HV 71 with caution, or look to the goals markets if you prefer not to pick a winner.
Match info
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SHL(2026)
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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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