Both Sirius and Norrkoping have made slow starts to the 2024 Allsvenskan season and with just one point separating the pair ahead of kick-off, we're predicting a close and competitive 90 minutes at the Studenternas IP.
The hosts head into this game as the favourite with the bookmakers and haven't lost any of their last five games against Norrkoping across all competitions.
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Sirius vs Norrkoping predictions: Will Saturday's clash end all square?
Key Stats
- Two of the last three meetings between these two clubs have ended in draws, while Sirius have seen two of their last three outings in the Allsvenskan end in stalemates and Norrkoping haven't won any of their last five league games.
- The hosts have only kept one clean sheet in their last six outings and the visitors have failed to keep a single clean sheet during that period which is why we're backing a final scoreline of 1-1 this weekend.
- Both teams have scored in two of the last three encounters between Sirius and Norrkoping, while five of the visitors' last six outings in the Allsvenskan have produced goals at both ends of the pitch.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sirius backed by the bookmakers
- HOME: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Sirius are the expected winners of this game with a probability of 51.3%, but we are expecting a close game between the pair.
Saturday's hosts lost 3-0 at Hammarby in their last league game, while Norrkoping went down 4-0 in their own backyard against Varnamo.
For more football betting tips on the game, check out the Anytime Goalscorer market. Sirius striker Yousef Salech is the favourite to score in this game at 8/5 (2.60) which has a probability of 38.5%, but if you want to back a Norrkoping goalscorer then Christoffer Nyman has odds of 3/1 (4.00) and a probability of 25%.
Last five H2Hs: Sirius in front
Sweden Cup 04/03/24
Sirius
IFK Norrkoping
Sweden Allsvenskan 12/11/23
Sirius
IFK Norrkoping
Sweden Allsvenskan 02/04/23
IFK Norrkoping
Sirius
Sweden Allsvenskan 15/10/22
Sirius
IFK Norrkoping
Sweden Allsvenskan 03/07/22
IFK Norrkoping
Sirius
Sirius have won three and drawn two of their last five games against Norrkoping with the pair playing out a 2-2 draw when they last locked horns back in March.
Team news and form guide
Sirius: Drawn two of last three
Sirius won't be able to call upon Joakim Persson and Tobias Carlsson this weekend through injury, while Jakob Voelkerling Persson could also miss out.
Predicted lineup: Tånnander (GK), Widgren, Castegren, Nwadike, Jeng, Stensson, Heier, Vikman, Sjögrell, Milleskog & Salech
Sweden Allsvenskan 31/08/24
W
Vasteras SK
1
Sirius
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 25/08/24
L
Djurgarden
1
Sirius
0
Sweden Cup 20/08/24
W
IF Karlstad Fotboll
1
Sirius
3
Sweden Allsvenskan 17/08/24
D
IFK Goteborg
1
Sirius
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 11/08/24
W
Kalmar FF
1
Sirius
3
Norrkoping: Without a win in last five
The visitors will be without the services of Joseph Ceesay, Kristoffer Khazeni and Jacob Ortmark for the trip to Sirius due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Jansson (GK), Ssewankambo, Watson, Eid, Eriksson, Höög Jansson, Kalley, Traustason, Lushaku, Nyman & Prica
Sweden Allsvenskan 01/09/24
D
BK Hacken
3
IFK Norrkoping
3
Sweden Allsvenskan 26/08/24
L
Mju00e4llby AIF
2
IFK Norrkoping
1
Sweden Cup 21/08/24
W
Piteu00e5 IF
1
IFK Norrkoping
3
Sweden Allsvenskan 17/08/24
L
Malmo FF
2
IFK Norrkoping
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 10/08/24
W
Vasteras SK
1
IFK Norrkoping
2
Player to watch – Yousef Salech
Danish striker Yousef Salech has made a flying start to his Sirius career, scoring six times in his opening 11 starts in the Allsvenskan.
The former Brondby forward spent part of last season in Belgium with Beveren but only managed to score once in 16 appearances and his best season to date was 2022/23 whilst on loan at Koge in Denmark where he scored 15 times in 24 games.
The Sirius striker has started the season brightly
We're backing Salech to impress once again for the hosts this weekend when they take on a Norrkoping side that are in poor form right now as the Danish striker not only top scores for the hosts, he also has the most assists (two) and everything positive seems to go through the 22-year-old.
