It's an intense weekend in SDHL.
Several teams play two matches.
The expected top team HV71 fell yesterday against Brynäs with 2-3 and today they are challenged by the upstart Leksand in a match that is broadcast live on SVT.
- Can be a fairly even match, but HV71 should be able to win, says SVT Sports expert Maria Rooth.
HV71 played an interrupted SM final last season and has had a difficult start to this year's season.
Ten points in six matches and a fifth place does not meet expectations.
But the Småland women have injuries to key players such as Anna Amholt, Julia Tylke, Sanni Hakala and Hanna Olsson.
"HV71 has got a nightmare start"
- HV71 has had a nightmare start with its injuries.
Now I expect that they will definitely strengthen with some free foreign players, says Rooth.
Leksand plays without expectations and can challenge on Sunday.
- Leksand's form curve points upwards.
They have a young team that can stress HV71.
You see Sunday's match HV71-Leksand in the player above.