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Timrå vs HV 71 at Timrå Arena pits two of the SHL's bottom-feeders against each other, with both clubs searching for traction in the Play Out zone. Timrå sit dead last with just 2 points from six games, while HV 71 are 11th with 5 points, giving them a modest edge in points-per-game heading into this one.
Neither side arrives fatigued — both teams enjoyed 12 days of rest with no back-to-backs or congestion, so schedule fatigue is not a factor here. That puts the spotlight squarely on form and execution rather than tired legs.
Timrå's defense has been porous, conceding over 3 goals per game and managing just 1 win in their last six league outings, including a 1-4 home loss in their most recent fixture. HV 71 have been inconsistent too, but their two wins this season (including a home win over Örebro) suggest slightly more bite offensively.
Historically HV 71 have dominated this series, winning most recent head-to-head meetings regardless of venue. With both teams prone to defensive lapses, this profiles as a moderate-scoring affair. Our lean is HV 71 on the moneyline and puck line, with the total leaning toward the middle given both teams' leaky defenses but modest scoring punch this season.
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Last 10 head-to-head matchups
HV 71 have been the superior side in this rivalry recently, winning 7 of the last 10 meetings since 2024,...
HV 71 have been the superior side in this rivalry recently, winning 7 of the last 10 meetings since 2024, including a 5-0 and 4-1 road win at Timrå Arena. Timrå's lone head-to-head win in this stretch came via a 5-0 blowout at home in November 2025, while the February 2026 meeting ended in a rare 0-0 draw. The pattern favors HV 71 covering and often winning comfortably, even in Timrå's own building.
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6 of 13 in SHL
Form Rating
5.4/10
Timrå are rock bottom of the SHL table with just 1 win in 6 games...
Timrå are rock bottom of the SHL table with just 1 win in 6 games and a goal differential of -11, conceding 3.17 goals per game. Their only league win in this stretch came against fellow strugglers Djurgården. At home specifically they're 1-2 with 11 goals conceded in just three matches, highlighting a leaky defense regardless of ice advantage. With 12 days of rest and no fixture congestion, fatigue isn't an excuse — the underlying form simply points to a team short on confidence and defensive structure heading into this Play Out-zone clash.
6 of 13 in SHL
Form Rating
4.6/10
HV 71 sit 11th with 2 wins from 6 games and a -5 goal differential,...
HV 71 sit 11th with 2 wins from 6 games and a -5 goal differential, showing flashes of competence but inconsistent defending (3.83 goals conceded per game). Their home record this season is a healthier 2-1, scoring over 3 goals per game in front of their own fans, though their away form (0-3) is winless. Like Timrå, they arrive fully rested with 12 days off and no congestion concerns. The head-to-head dominance against this exact opponent should provide a confidence boost on the road.
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Timrå vs HV 71 - Match Analysis
HV 71 -1.5 is tempting given their dominant recent head-to-head record against Timrå, including multiple multi-goal wins. However, Timrå have shown they can keep games close at home despite their poor overall form, so confidence here is moderate rather than high. A safer alternative might be HV 71 on the straight moneyline, which carries better value than demanding a two-goal margin of victory from an inconsistent scoring team.
Both teams have leaky defenses — Timrå concede 3.17 goals per game and HV 71 concede 3.83 — which supports an Over lean despite modest scoring averages league-wide this season. Neither team has a strong goaltending platform to lean on, and recent head-to-head meetings between these clubs have produced several high-scoring results, reinforcing the case for the Over on the full-game total.
Not as much as usual. Timrå's home record this season is actually worse defensively than their road form, conceding 3.67 goals per game at Timrå Arena compared to 2.67 on the road. With HV 71 fully rested and boasting a strong head-to-head record against this exact opponent, the traditional home-ice advantage is largely neutralized by Timrå's current defensive struggles.
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