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Djurgardens look to keep pace with the top three when they welcome struggling Halmstad to 3Arena on Monday for round 12 of the Allsvenskan.
Jani Honkavaara’s side currently sit ninth in the table with 16 points from 10 matches, and victory here would see them move above Elfsborg into fourth place despite having played three games fewer.
Halmstads, meanwhile, occupy one of the relegation places after collecting just six points from their opening 11 fixtures, leaving them four points adrift of safety.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Djurgardens vs. Halmstads key stats
- Kristian Lien has scored four goals across his last six league appearances, including a brace in his most recent outing.
- Over 2.5 goals has landed in each of Djurgardens’ last five Allsvenskan matches.
- Halmstads have won just one of their 11 league games this season, losing seven during that run.
Djurgardens vs. Halmstads preview: Hosts looking to keep pace with top three
Djurgardens vs Halmstads — Tale of the Tape
| Djurgardens | vs | Halmstads |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | Position | 15th |
| 16 | Points | 6 |
| 23 | Goals For | 10 |
| 15 | Goals Against | 23 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 13th | Home / Away Rank | 14th |
Djurgardens endured their lowest Allsvenskan finish in seven years last season after ending the campaign in fifth place, and they currently find themselves in a similar position this term.
The Iron Stoves have collected five victories from their opening 10 league matches of the 2026 campaign but have struggled for consistency throughout the season.
Honkavaara’s side started their league campaign with consecutive victories over GAIS and Kalmar before failing to win their next three fixtures, although they responded with back-to-back successes against Goteborg and AIK.
Defeats against Sirius and Brommapojkarna followed before the summer break, but Djurgardens returned to action in impressive fashion with a 4-2 victory away at Hacken last weekend and will now be confident of claiming another three points against struggling opposition.
However, the hosts must improve their performances at 3Arena, having won only two of their six home league matches this season, while losing three, including defeats in two of their last three fixtures on their own patch.
Since securing an immediate return to the Swedish top flight in 2023, Halmstads have failed to finish in the top half of the table, ending last season in 11th position.
The current campaign has been even more difficult, with the Ball Club winning just one of their opening 11 league matches, a 2-0 victory over Orgryte in May.
Since that result, Baxter’s side have suffered consecutive league defeats against Malmo (5-2) and Vasteras SK (3-1), either side of the summer break, while drawing friendly matches against GAIS and Mjallby.
Halmstads have struggled at both ends of the pitch, scoring just 10 goals across their opening 11 Allsvenskan fixtures, the joint-lowest tally in the division, while conceding 23 goals at the other end, averaging more than two goals conceded per match.
Djurgardens vs. Halmstads form guide & betting tips
| Djurgardens | vs | Halmstads |
|---|---|---|
WWLLW |
Form | LD WLL |
| 9 | Points | 4 |
| 4th | Form Table | 13th |
| 17 | Goals For | 6 |
| 9 | Goals Against | 11 |
WLLDW |
Form (All Comps) | WLDDL |
Whispers predicts: Djurgardens 3-1 Halmstads
Despite their inconsistent form this season, Djurgardens head into this fixture as strong favourites given Halmstads’ struggles throughout the campaign, with a home victory available at 19/100 (1.19).
However, there is little value in backing the hosts at such a short price, making alternative markets more appealing.
Both Teams to Score at 19/20 (1.95) stands out, with Djurgardens failing to keep a clean sheet across their last four league matches, while Halmstads have shown they can contribute offensively despite their poor overall record.
Over 2.5 Goals at 47/100 (1.47) is also worth considering given the number of high-scoring matches involving Djurgardens recently, with the hosts seeing this outcome land in each of their last five Allsvenskan outings.
Kristian Lien to score anytime at 4/5 (1.80) is another attractive option after the forward found the net four times across his last six league appearances, including a brace in the 4-2 win over Hacken. Meanwhile, a 3-1 victory for Djurgardens is priced at 10/1 (11.00).
> Djurgardens to win at 19/100 (1.19) | Likelihood: Likely
> Over 2.5 Goals at 47/100 (1.47) | Likelihood: Likely
> Both Teams to Score – Yes at 19/20 (1.95) | Likelihood: Feasible
> Kristian Lien anytime scorer at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Feasible
> Correct score: Djurgardens 3-1 Halmstads at 10/1 (11.00) | Likelihood: Outsider