Opposite ends of the spectrum – this expression succinctly explains the fates of these two clubs set to meet. Färjestad Karlstad have guaranteed their place in the upcoming Round of 16, while Comarch Cracovia sit in last place having dropped three of their first four affairs.

In their previous fixture, Cracovia suffered their third loss of the season with a 6-2 decision against Villach SV. The Polish side have been struggling all season on both ends of the ice, currently sitting 22nd in Goals For while allowing the eighth most Goals Against with 3.75. For them to have any success in the next two games, Cracovia will need to address their scoring woes and that starts with putting more pucks on net.

Färjestad enter the match-up riding the crest of another great start to their CHL season. The team’s 3-1 record has positioned them atop their Group and their stellar numbers at both 5-on-5 and special teams play is indicative of a club that has been dominant throughout the Group Stage. Helping matters is their balanced offensive attack, with three players currently leading the scoring race for the club in Marcus Nilsson, Michael Lindqvist, and Linus Johansson.

As both teams get ready to welcome each other to their respective venues, the Swedes will attempt to cement themselves at the top of the Group, while Cracovia will be looking for one last hurrah before all is said and done.