Hosts AIK sit seven points and seven places above their guests Kalmar in the Allsvenskan table and head into Sunday's clash as the bookmaker's pick to claim all three points.
These two sides played out a 1-1 draw when they clashed in the Svenska Cupen back in March but Kalmar did have the home advantage on that occasion.
The visitors boast the second-worst goal difference in the division and we're expecting this weekend's match to produce plenty of goalmouth action.
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AIK vs Kalmar prediction: No clean sheets expected in Solna
Key Stats
- Each of AIK's last six competitive and non-competitive fixtures have produced goals at both ends of the pitch.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in each of AIK's last six outings.
- Four of Kalmar's last six league games have witnessed at least three goals.
Correct score prediction: AIK 3-1 Kalmar
Kalmar have lost three of their last five games in the Allsvenskan and Sunday's guests have conceded at least three goals in each of those defeats, while AIK haven't kept any clean sheets in their last six attempts.
Pre-game odds and win probability: AIK backed by the bookmakers
- HOME: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.7%
- DRAW: 37/10 (4.70) – 21.3%
- AWAY: 21/4 (6.25) – 16%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Kalmar are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 66.7%, and we can't argue with the bookmakers on this one.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Last five H2Hs: Level pegging
The last five meetings between these two clubs have produced three draws, one win for AIK and one win for Kalmar.
Sweden Allsvenskan 21/09/24
Kalmar FF
AIK
Sweden Cup 03/03/24
Kalmar FF
AIK
Sweden Allsvenskan 06/08/23
Kalmar FF
AIK
Sweden Allsvenskan 04/06/23
AIK
Kalmar FF
Sweden Allsvenskan 07/08/22
Kalmar FF
AIK
AIK preview: Looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat
AIK were away at Hacken in their last league game where they were outclassed from the very first minute.
Hacken scored twice in the first half and then added two more goals in the early stages of the second 45. AIK's top goalscorer Ioannis Pittas scored a consolation goal shortly before the hour mark but by that point, the result had already been decided.
Predicted lineup: Nordfeldt (GK), Papagiannopoulos, Hansen, Thychosen, Björnström, Celina, Modesto, Coulibaly, Dabo, Pittas & Faraj
Sweden Allsvenskan 29/09/24
W
Hammarby
0
AIK
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 25/09/24
W
Sirius
0
AIK
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 21/09/24
W
Kalmar FF
0
AIK
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 15/09/24
D
Malmo FF
0
AIK
0
Club Friendly List 05/09/24
L
IFK Vasteras FK
2
AIK
1
Kalmar preview: Lost 4-0 at home in last league game
Kalmar looked like a team destined for relegation when they took on Vasteras at the Guldfageln Arena in their last Allsvenskan game.
The visitors opened the scoring in the 16th minute and led 1-0 at the break. The Kalmar fans might have expected their side to come out in the second half with more purpose but instead, Vasteras pushed for the crucial second goal and got it ten minutes after the restart. The visitors added a further two goals to wrap up a very convincing 4-0 victory which left Kalmar sitting second from bottom with 10 points from their opening 12 games.
Predicted lineup: Kindberg (GK), Sætra, Sjöstedt, Gersbach, Motaraghebjafarpour, Romário, Gojani, Magashy, Islamović, Skrabb & Trenskow
Sweden Allsvenskan 29/09/24
L
Elfsborg
3
Kalmar FF
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 26/09/24
D
Halmstad
2
Kalmar FF
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 21/09/24
L
AIK
1
Kalmar FF
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 15/09/24
W
IFK Varnamo
1
Kalmar FF
3
Sweden Allsvenskan 31/08/24
D
GAIS
1
Kalmar FF
1
Player to watch – Ioannis Pittas
Ioannis Pittas moved to AIK from his homeland in 2023 where he scored nine goals in 13 starts in the Allsvenskan.
The 27-year-old has carried on his great form this season, netting seven times in his opening 12 league games, and head into Sunday's match in good form with six goals in his last eight outings for club and country.
AIK's Cypriot striker has seven goals this season
We're backing Pittas to continue his good form this weekend against a struggling Kalmar side, helping to guide AIK to victory.
