Vaxjo Lakers vs Timra: Sweden Elitserien Match Prediction
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- Period 3: No draw 1.36 pending
Vaxjo Lakers host Timra at Vida Arena in Tour 15 of the Swedish Elitserien. Timra sit ninth with 19 points from 14 games; Vaxjo are twelfth with 15 points from 14. The hosts are trying to end a four-game losing run and close the gap to a rival near the bottom of the standings.
Vaxjo Lakers: home advantage under pressure
Recent form and scoring profile
Vaxjo Lakers have won once and lost four times in their last five games. They scored in 4 of those matches and conceded in all 5. Their latest result was a 3:4 home defeat to Frolunda.
A 2:1 home win over Lulea was followed by away losses of 1:4 to Farjestad and 0:3 to Timra, then a 1:5 home defeat against Farjestad.
Across the season, Vaxjo have scored 33 goals and conceded 47. Repeated multi-goal concessions, rather than a complete lack of scoring, are their main weakness.
Strengths, weaknesses and available personnel
They need a controlled opening rather than another exchange of chances.
- Frolundahome3:4
- Farjestadhome1:5
- Timraaway0:3
- Farjestadaway1:4
- Luleahome2:1
Timra: more stable results and a recent edge
Results before the trip to Vaxjo
Timra have recorded 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five games. They scored in 4 of those matches.
Their latest outing was a 2:3 home defeat to Lulea. The preceding three league games were a defeat to Farjestad, a 2:1 away win over Malmo Redhawks and the home victory over Vaxjo Lakers.
Timra have scored 27 goals and conceded 31 this season. Their defensive deficit is smaller than Vaxjo’s, though their attack remains below the leading teams’ level.
Playing profile and squad status
Timra’s recent defensive profile includes 3 goals allowed in the last 3 games against Vaxjo, Malmo and Lulea, with two of those fixtures either away or against upper-table opposition. Their shutouts against Vaxjo and IF Bjorkloven reflect the effectiveness of a compact defensive structure.
- Luleahome2:3
- Vaxjo Lakershome3:0
- Malmo Redhawksaway2:1
- Farjestadhome0:4
- IF Bjorklovenhome3:0
Head-to-head record and goal pattern
Across 15 official meetings in the last five years, Vaxjo Lakers have won 6 and Timra 9, with no draws recorded. The most recent meeting was Timra’s victory on 29 October.
Vaxjo won 4 of the preceding seven listed meetings, including home victories of 4:2 and 5:2. Timra also won 5:2 in Vaxjo. The series includes both shutouts and higher-scoring games at this venue.
- 29.10.2026Timra3:0Vaxjo LakersSweden. Elitserien
- 14.03.2026Timra1:3Vaxjo LakersSweden. Elitserien
- 20.12.2025Vaxjo Lakers5:2TimraSweden. Elitserien
- 27.11.2025Vaxjo Lakers4:2TimraSweden. Elitserien
- 18.09.2025Timra2:1Vaxjo LakersSweden. Elitserien
Team news and motivation
Fresh injury and suspension updates, confirmed lineups and expert comment are unavailable for this fixture.
Timra’s four-point advantage makes this a chance to extend their lead over a direct table rival; Vaxjo need to halt their slide toward the bottom positions.
Our first-period pick
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.28. Vaxjo’s four straight defeats included three games in which they scored no more than once. That scoring difficulty is the main reason to oppose goals from both sides before the first interval, rather than rely on either team to win.
Timra’s recent 3:0 win over Vaxjo showed they can shut out this attack, while two clean sheets in their last five games strengthen the defensive case. This is not a claim that the visitors will control every shift: Vaxjo scored three against Frolunda last time, so an attacking response remains a risk. There is no fresh team news to support lineup assumptions. The likely first-period score is 0:0, with the selection also allowing one side to score.
Betting conclusion
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.28 is a measured play on Vaxjo’s uneven attack and Timra’s capacity to keep them out. The case is stronger for one quiet attack early than for a low-scoring match throughout.
FAQ
When does Vaxjo Lakers — Timra kick off?
The match starts on 12.11.2026 at 13:00 (New York), Vida Arena (Vaxjo).
What is the prediction for Vaxjo Lakers — Timra?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.28.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Vaxjo Lakers win — 47%, draw — 23%, Timra win — 29%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Frolundahome3:4
- Farjestadhome1:5
- Timraaway0:3
- Farjestadaway1:4
- Luleahome2:1
- Luleahome2:3
- Vaxjo Lakershome3:0
- Malmo Redhawksaway2:1
- Farjestadhome0:4
- IF Bjorklovenhome3:0
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Djurgardens | 15 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 33:41 | 20 |
| 9 | Timra | 14 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 27:31 | 19 |
| 10 | IF Bjorkloven | 14 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 29:46 | 17 |
| 11 | Brynas | 14 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 40:39 | 15 |
| 12 | Vaxjo Lakers | 14 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 33:47 | 15 |
| 13 | Linkopings | 14 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 27:51 | 12 |
Head-to-head
- 29.10.2026Timra3:0Vaxjo LakersSweden. Elitserien
- 14.03.2026Timra1:3Vaxjo LakersSweden. Elitserien
- 20.12.2025Vaxjo Lakers5:2TimraSweden. Elitserien
- 27.11.2025Vaxjo Lakers4:2TimraSweden. Elitserien
- 18.09.2025Timra2:1Vaxjo LakersSweden. Elitserien
About the match
- 12 November · 13:00 New York
- Venue: Vida Arena (Vaxjo)
Odds
Odds updated 12.11 00:40
Market view and goal lines
Vaxjo Lakers are narrow home favourites, with a 47.5% win probability against 29.3% for Timra and 23.2% for a draw. The home-win odds have shortened over the last day while the away odds have drifted, despite Timra’s stronger recent results and latest head-to-head win.
The goal market slightly favours Over 4.5 at 53.6%, compared with 46.4% for Under 4.5. BTTS Yes has the strongest market support at 80.8%, unchanged in the recent movement, but Timra’s shutouts temper the case for backing goals.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.28
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 71%
- Market estimate
- 71%
- Stake amount
- 100 $ · 1.28
- Potential win
- 28 $
- Status
- pending
