The case for watchingwhat the numbers say before the start
No line yet; the teams' points per game make Skellefteå AIK about 68% to win, counting games settled after regulation. 76% of the SHL matches we have scored this season were closer on paper.
There is no goals line yet; the two teams' scoring rates point to about 5.6.
Skellefteå AIK are 3rd, in the quarter-final places; IF Björklöven are 7th, in the play-in places.
By rating, Skellefteå AIK are the stronger side, narrowly.
A rivalry (Västerbottenderby): a established rivalry in our table, worth 8 points of the score.
Worth the replay so far this season: Skellefteå AIK 2 of 10 matches, IF Björklöven 1 of 10.
Face-off: Sat 16:15 in Finland, Sat 15:15 in Sweden and Germany, Sat 14:15 in the UK, Sat 10:15 in New York.