The situation around the playoff line is really exciting, with Södertälje in place seven and Uppsala in place eight.

The home team believes in a tactical battle in tonight's live match.

- I expect Uppsala to want to pick up the pace in the attacking game and put high pressure on our guards in defense.

I think we will see a tactical match, where the team that adjusts best during the match wins, says Joakim Lantto, head coach of Södertälje, to SVT Sport.

Claesson is high class

Guard Matilda Claesson can be a big obstacle for Uppsala tonight.

She is one of the league's hottest shooters and has scored ten three-pointers for Södertälje in the last two matches.

In total, she has so far scored a total of 49 three-pointers during the season.

- We must make sure to step high on Claesson and force her to shoot over us or opt out of the shot.

She has had good performances in recent matches so it will be extra important to place her in uncomfortable situations, says Uppsala's head coach Mady Mahdy.

Matilda Claesson had some problems with a shoulder a few weeks ago, but has now got proper speed on the shooter again.

- Matilda's shooting is of a high class, and this season she has also developed as a game distributor, praises Joakim Lantto.

Stop the distance shooter

The match involves a duel between two different playing styles, where Uppsala wants the most activity under the baskets.

- We expect that SBBK will seek range shooting and attacks, while we will be more inside-oriented.

We want to reduce their high percentage shooting mainly from outside, and offensively we want to use our strength under the baskets and control the pace, says Mahdy.

You can watch the match in the player above or in SVT Play / SVT24 starting at 19.30

Commentator: Björn Becksmo