Mid-table Sirius face a tricky home game against title-chasing Djurgarden on Sunday and we're bringing you our predictions for the match.
The hosts head into this game unbeaten on their last three fixtures, while Djurgarden are bound to have some tired legs on the pitch following their Conference League qualifier against Maribor in midweek.
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Sirius vs Djurgarden prediction: Possible stalemate on the cards?
Key Stats
- Sirius have only lost two of their last six matches in all competitions, drawing their last outing in the Allsvenskan.
- Two of Djurgarden's last four outings have ended in stalemates.
- Yousef Salech has scored nine goals in the Allsvenskan for Sirius this season.
Correct score prediction: Sirius 1-1 Djurgarden
Sirius have scored in each of their last six matches and have only kept one clean sheet during that period, while Djurgarden have only failed to score in two of their last six outings and haven't kept a single clean sheet in any of those fixtures.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Djurgarden the slight favourite
- HOME: 17/10 (2.70) – 37%
- DRAW: 28/11 (3.55) – 28.2%
- AWAY: 17/11 (2.55) – 39.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Djurgarden are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 39.3%, but we could see this game ending in a draw.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Djurgarden lead
Sunday's guests have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five games, including friendlies, against Sirius.
Europe Friendlies 28/06/24
Djurgarden
Sirius
Sweden Allsvenskan 14/04/24
Djurgarden
Sirius
Sweden Allsvenskan 04/11/23
Djurgarden
Sirius
Sweden Allsvenskan 09/04/23
Sirius
Djurgarden
Europe Friendlies 11/02/23
Sirius
Djurgarden
Sirius preview: Have proven tough to beat of late
Last weekend, Sirius made the trip to Gioteborg in the Allsvenskan and managed to come away with a share of the spoils.
Following a goalless first 45, Sirius took the lead early in the second half through Joakim Persson but the visitors were unable to hold onto their advantage, conceding a 72nd-minute equaliser as the game ended all square.
Herman Sjogrell and Tobias Carlsson are expected to miss out on Sunday due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Tannander (GK), Widgren, Voelkerling Persson, Nwadike, Jeng, Walta, Heier, Vikman, Lindberg, Persson & Milleskog
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
Djurgarden preview: Their busy schedule could cause issues
Djurgarden slipped up at home to AIK last time out, going down 2-0 in the end.
A goal in each half proved enough to thwart the title-chasers who seemed to be struggling with their busy schedule right now.
Adam Stahl isn't available for the trip to Surius after picking up one too many yellow cards this season, while fellow midfielder Albin Ekdal is injured.
Predicted lineup: Nilsson Safqvist (GK), Danielson, Tenho, Une Larsson, Bergh, Schuller, Wikheim, Sabovic, Hummet, Fallenius & 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 – Yousef Salech
Yousef Salech made the move to Sirius this summer after failing to breakthrough in his homeland with Brondby.
The 6'5″ striker has settled into life at Sirius really well, netting nine times in his opening 15 appearances in the Allsvenskan, attracting interest from some of the league's bigger clubs.
Sirius' Danish striker has impressed this season
We're backing Salech to add to his growing reputation with another top performance this weekend against Djurgarden and have backed the giant striker to score his 10th league goal of the campaign in the process.
