Norrkoping and Kalmar are bound to meet in the next round of the Allsvenskan League on Saturday, 27 July.
With both teams struggling this season, who will emerge victorious from this important match? Find that out and more from our Norrkoping vs Kalmar prediction, but don't forget to check out some of our other Allsvenskan betting tips as well.
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Norrkoping vs Kalmar predictions: Goals on both sides in a close matchup
Key stats
- Both teams have scored in 73% of Norrkoping's matches in the league this season.
- We saw both teams score in 67% of all Kalmar's games in Allsvenskan League so far.
- Two of the last four meetings between these teams have ended in draws.
Correct score prediction: Norrkoping 1-1 Kalmar
Since we often see both teams scoring when Norrkoping and Kalmar meet each other, we can see that being the case in this match as well, plus we can see it ending in draw since these two teams are just two points apart in the standings.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Norrkoping the slight favourites
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.50%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40%
- AWAY: 7/4 (2.75) – 26.40%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Norrkoping vs Kalmar odds that the bookies see the hosts as the expected winners, but the guests are clearly not without a chance either.
After all, Kalmar are two points ahead of Norrkoping in the standings and they've won four of their last five games, including a couple of friendlies. Meanwhile, Norrkoping have the home-court advantage, but they have lost five in a row in the league before beating Halmstad in the last round.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this game, make sure to take a peek at our favourite betting tips for today too.
Most recent H2Hs: A very close matchup in recent years
In the last five duels between these two teams, we saw two wins for Norrkoping, one win for Kalmar, and a couple of draws. Meanwhile, Norrkoping have the advantage when it comes to their overall H2H record: 31-12-21.
Sweden Allsvenskan 16/05/24
Kalmar FF
IFK Norrkoping
Sweden Allsvenskan 30/09/23
IFK Norrkoping
Kalmar FF
Sweden Allsvenskan 28/05/23
Kalmar FF
IFK Norrkoping
Sweden Allsvenskan 17/09/22
IFK Norrkoping
Kalmar FF
Sweden Allsvenskan 26/04/22
Kalmar FF
IFK Norrkoping
Norrkoping preview: Hoping to build on the last round
After five straight losses in the Allsvenskan league, Norrkoping have finally ended this poor steak in the last round by beating Halmstad. However, Norrkoping remain in the relegation zone, two points behind their next opponent Kalmar and two points ahead of the last-placed Vasteras.
When it comes to team news, Kevin Hoog Jansson, Joseph Ceesay, Tim Prica, and Jacob Ortmark are out with injuries at this time.
Predicted lineup: Nilsson (GK), Salihovic, Ssewankambo, Watson, Kalley, Traustason, Lushaku, Sigurgeirsson, Mistrati, Neffati & Nyman
Sweden Allsvenskan 11/05/25
D
Hammarby
1
IFK Norrkoping
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 04/05/25
L
BK Hacken
2
IFK Norrkoping
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 27/04/25
W
IFK Varnamo
1
IFK Norrkoping
3
Sweden Allsvenskan 24/04/25
L
IFK Goteborg
3
IFK Norrkoping
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 19/04/25
W
Halmstad
0
IFK Norrkoping
3
Kalmar preview: In good form and hoping to maintain it
In the last six games in the league, Kalmar have three wins and three losses, so they remain inconsistent and that's one of the main reasons why they're just two points ahead of the relegation zone. However, Kalmar have won four of their last five matches if we include friendlies, so they enter their next game high on confidence.
Meanwhile, Ville Nilsson, Johan Karlsson, Rony Jansson, Carl Gustafsson, and Alex Gersbach are on Kalmar's injury list right now.
Predicted lineup: Brolin (GK), Hallberg, Saetra, Osuji, Karlsson, Sipiao, Gojani, Skrabb, Ring, Trenskow & Islamovic
Club Friendly List 21/03/25
L
Halmstad
1
Kalmar FF
0
Club Friendly List 15/03/25
L
Kongsvinger
2
Kalmar FF
1
Sweden Cup 03/03/25
L
Hammarby
2
Kalmar FF
1
Sweden Cup 22/02/25
W
Varbergs BoIS FC
1
Kalmar FF
3
Sweden Cup 15/02/25
L
FC Stockholm Internazionale
2
Kalmar FF
0
Player to watch: Christopher Nyman
With five goals in the league so far, the experienced Swedish forward is the leading goalscorer for Norrkoping and if they want to win this game, they will need Nyman at his best.
Will Nyman score a header?
Two of the five Nyman's goals in the league this season have come after headers, so we wouldn't be surprised to see Nyman score another goal with his head against Kalmar.