Fourth-placed Mjallby play host to struggling Halmstad in the Allsvenskan this weekend and we're bringing you our predictions for Saturday's clash.
The hosts sit 12 points clear of their guests ahead of kick-off and the bookmakers are expecting that gap to grow even further this weekend.
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Mjallby vs Halmstad prediction: A low-scoring affair?
Key stats
- Two of Mjallby's last three league games have witnessed fewer than three goals.
- Four of Halmstad's last six fixtures have produced under 2.5 goals.
- Both teams have scored in just two of the visitors' last six outings in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Mjallby 1-0 Halmstad
Mjallby are unbeaten in their last three matches in league and cup, while Halmstad have lost four of their last five outings and have failed to score in two of their last three Allsvenskan ties.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds stacked against the visitors
- HOME: 8/15 (1.53) – 65.2%
- DRAW: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
- AWAY: 21/4 (6.25) – 16%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Mjallby are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 65.2%, and we can't argue with the bookmakers on this selection.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Mjallby just in front
Saturday's hosts have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five competitive encounters with Halmstad, running out 3-1 winners when the pair locked horns in May.
Sweden Allsvenskan 11/05/24
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Sweden Allsvenskan 22/10/23
Halmstad
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Sweden Allsvenskan 27/05/23
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Halmstad
Sweden Allsvenskan 23/09/21
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Halmstad
Europe Friendlies 19/06/21
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Mjallby preview: Unbeaten last three
Mjallby returned to winning ways in the league last weekend when they made the trip to Norrkoping.
That 2-1 victory sees Mjallby sitting fourth in the Allsvenskan table after 20 games, three points behind third-placed Hammarby.
Manasse Kusu is suspended for the Halmstad game while fellow midfielder Silas Nwankwo has a knee injury.
Predicted Lineup: Lundin (GK), Pettersson, Brorsson, Kiilerich, Wikstrom, Johansson, Stroud, Linderoth, Jagne, Stavitski & Bergstrom
Sweden Allsvenskan 31/08/24
W
Halmstad
1
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3
Sweden Allsvenskan 26/08/24
W
IFK Norrkoping
1
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2
Sweden Cup 21/08/24
W
IFK Hu00e4ssleholm
1
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5
Sweden Allsvenskan 18/08/24
D
Elfsborg
1
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1
Sweden Allsvenskan 11/08/24
L
AIK
1
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0
Halmstad preview: Lost four of last six
Halmstad suffered their fourth league defeat on the run last time out at home to Vasteras.
That 1-0 defeat in their own backyard leaves Halmstad sitting fourth-from-bottom in the league table, just a point ahead of Varnamo.
An ACL injury has ruled midfielder Naeem Mohammed out for the rest of the season and manager Magnus Haglund could go with the same starting lineup that narrowly lost to Vasteras last weekend.
Predicted Lineup: Erlandsson (GK), Johansson, Olsson, Wallentin, Boman, Eyjolfsson, Ingason, Granath, Svedberg, Soderberg & Turgott
Sweden Allsvenskan 31/08/24
L
Mju00e4llby AIF
3
Halmstad
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 26/08/24
L
Vasteras SK
1
Halmstad
0
Sweden Cup Qualification 21/08/24
W
IF Haga
0
Halmstad
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 18/08/24
L
GAIS
3
Halmstad
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 10/08/24
L
Malmo FF
1
Halmstad
0
Player to watch – Jacob Bergstrom
Jacob Bergstrom leads the way in front of goal for Mjallby this season and will be looking to add to his tally against Halmstad this weekend.
The target man has found the back of the net six times in the Allsvenskan this season which isn't too bad considering his previous best for the club was nine which he achieved during the 2021 campaign.
Bergstrom top scores for Mjallby this season
Bergstrom briefly left Mjallby back in 2023 but his time at Djurgarden didn't go to plan and the striker made a return to his former club after making just six substitute appearances.
We're backing Bergstrom to put in another commanding display up front for Mjallby this weekend, helping to guide the home side to another three points.
