Title-challenging Djurgarden make the trip to third-from-bottom Kalmar in the Allsvenskan this weekend and we're bringing you our predictions for the game.
The visitors closed the gap on top-of-the-table Malmo to four points last weekend and still have a game in hand on the Swedish giants heading into the second half of the campaign.
Kalmar can't move up the table this weekend but a defeat could see them drop two places to the foot of the Allsvenskan.
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Kalmar vs Djurgarden prediction: Away win on the cards?
Key Stats
- Kalmar have lost three of their last four league games.
- Djurgarden have picked up four wins from their last six outings in the Allsvenskan.
- Deniz Hummet top scores for the visitors this season with eight league goals.
Correct score prediction: Kalmar 1-2 Djurgarden
Djurgarden have won four of their last six games against Kalmar but have only kept one clean sheet during that period.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers backing the visitors
- HOME: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Djurgarden are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 58.8%, and we agree with the bookmakers' selection.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Last five H2Hs: Djrugarden lead
Saturday's guests have won three and lost two of their last five head-to-heads with Kalmar but it was the home side that secured a 2-1 victory when these two teams lat locked horns back in November.
Sweden Allsvenskan 12/11/23
Kalmar FF
Djurgarden
Sweden Allsvenskan 08/05/23
Djurgarden
Kalmar FF
Sweden Allsvenskan 14/08/22
Djurgarden
Kalmar FF
Sweden Allsvenskan 22/05/22
Kalmar FF
Djurgarden
Sweden Cup 12/03/22
Kalmar FF
Djurgarden
Kalmar preview: Lost three of last four
Kalmar had the home advantage against Brommapojkarna last weekend but failed to make the most of it.
A goalless first half failed to produce a lot of goalmouth action and as the second half dragged on, the game appeared to be heading for a draw.
However, Brommapojkarna did break the deadlock in the 73rd minute and it proved enough to win the game.
Predicted lineup: Brolin (GK), Sætra, Motaraghebjafarpour, Osuji, Gojani, Hallberg, Magashy, Ring, Islamović, Skrabb & Trenskow
Sweden Allsvenskan 31/08/24
D
GAIS
1
Kalmar FF
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 24/08/24
D
Malmo FF
2
Kalmar FF
2
Sweden Cup 20/08/24
W
Angelholm
0
Kalmar FF
4
Sweden Allsvenskan 17/08/24
L
Vasteras SK
2
Kalmar FF
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 11/08/24
L
Sirius
3
Kalmar FF
1
Djurgarden preview: Keeping the pressure on Malmo
Djurgarden were at home to Varnamo last time out where a 17th-minute goal from Deniz Hummet put the hosts in front.
That solitary goal from the hosts' top goalscorer proved enough to down Varnamo and take Djurgarden to within four points of Malmo who lost away at Mjallby.
Predicted lineup: Widell Zetterström (GK), Danielson, Tenho, Therkildsen, Dahl, Wikheim, Šabović, Leach Holm, Nguen, Hümmet & Gulliksen
Sweden Allsvenskan 01/09/24
L
Malmo FF
4
Djurgarden
0
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24
W
NK Maribor
0
Djurgarden
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 25/08/24
W
Sirius
0
Djurgarden
1
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
W
NK Maribor
0
Djurgarden
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 18/08/24
L
AIK
2
Djurgarden
0
Player to watch – Deniz Hummet
Djurgarden's Turkish striker was on target again last weekend, netting his eighth league goal of the campaign.
The 27-year-old has made an impressive start to his career back in Sweden following a brief spell in Turkey with Rizespor where he only managed to score two league goals in 43 appearances.
Djurgarden's top scorer will be looking to add to his tally this weekend
We're backing Hummet to find the back of the net against his former employers Kalmar this weekend as the striker heads into the game on the back of eight goals in his last ten appearances across all competitions.
