Malmö Redhawks vs Linköpings HC: Prediction & Preview
Malmö Redhawks host Linköpings HC in SHL Round 3 at Malmö Arena on 27 October 2026. Form, head-to-head record and our model's prediction.
Malmö Redhawks host Linköpings HC in the SHL
Malmö Redhawks welcome Linköpings HC to Malmö Arena for Round 3 of the 2026/2027 SHL season on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. The puck drops at 18:00 UTC (14:00 ET).
The hosts sit 5th of 14 with 17 points from 11 games, having scored 31 and conceded 29. Linköpings HC are down in 13th with 12 points from their 11 games, with 23 goals for and 36 against.
Form guide
Malmö Redhawks have alternated results over their last five, reading LWLWL. Their most recent outing was a 1-2 home defeat to Timrå IK on 24 October, which followed a 4-2 win away at IF Björklöven. Earlier they lost 2-3 at Djurgårdens IF, thrashed Örebro HK 6-0 at home and were beaten 2-6 at Färjestad BK.
Linköpings HC arrive in better recent shape, with form of WWLLL. They beat Örebro HK 6-4 at home on 24 October after a 3-2 win away at HV71. That brief revival came after three straight defeats: 2-4 at home to Färjestad BK, 0-3 at home to Frölunda HC and 1-5 at Djurgårdens IF.
Head to head
Malmö Redhawks have won three of the last five meetings, Linköpings HC two. Linköpings HC won the most recent one 5-2 at home on 28 February 2026.
Before that, Malmö Redhawks won 5-0 and 3-0 at home on 3 January 2026 and 4 December 2025, and 5-2 away on 27 September 2025. Linköpings HC took a 3-0 home win on 4 March 2025.
Key numbers
Across all competitions, Malmö Redhawks have won five of 11 games, scoring 31 goals and conceding 29, with two clean sheets. Linköpings HC have won four of 11, with 23 goals scored, 36 conceded and one clean sheet.
The gap in goal difference between the two sides is a key part of the contrast in their league positions. Linköpings HC's defence has been the weaker of the two over the season so far.
Prediction
Hyper2Play's own model, based on points per game, goal difference, recent form and home advantage, gives Malmö Redhawks an 83% chance of winning against 17% for Linköpings HC. The pick is Malmö Redhawks, with high confidence and a likely score of 3-2.
The hosts' stronger league position, better goal difference and home ice drive the estimate, while Linköpings HC's two straight wins suggest a close game. This is a model estimate, not a guarantee.
Most likely score: 3-2
Our own model, from points per game, goal difference, recent form and home advantage. An estimate, not betting advice.
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