Sirius look to make the most of their home advantage when they take on GAIS on Saturday.
The visitors sit five places and seven points clear of Sirius as things stand and the last two meetings between the pair have ended goalless, so we're expecting another close and competitive 90 minutes this weekend.
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Sirius vs GAIS prediction: Possible stalemate on the cards?
Key Stats
- Three of Sirius' last six competitive and non-competitive fixtures have ended in draws.
- GAIS have drawn two of their last three matches in all competitions.
- Four of the last six head-to-heads between these two clubs have produced under 2.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: Sirius 1-1 GAIS
The last two meetings between Sirius and GAIS have ended all square and both teams have scored in four of Sirius' last six outings in all competitions, which is why we're backing a 1-1 draw this weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sirius the favourite
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
- DRAW: 45/17 (3.65) – 27.4%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Sirius are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 45.5%, but GAIS have outplayed their hosts so far this season.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Last five H2Hs: Sirius lead
Saturday's hosts have picked up two wins, two draws and just one defeat from their last five league meetings with GAIS.
Sweden Superettan 29/08/16
Sirius
GAIS
Sweden Superettan 11/06/16
GAIS
Sirius
Sweden Superettan 01/11/15
GAIS
Sirius
Sweden Superettan 11/05/15
Sirius
GAIS
Sirius preview: Only won one of last five
Sirius gave a good account of themselves away at high-flying Mjallby last weekend but still ended up with nothing to show for their efforts.
The first half of this game failed to produce a single goal but the second 45 saw five goals split between the pair with Sirius taking the lead through Leo Walta.
Mjallby scored twice in quick succession to take the lead but a goal from Filip Olsson in the 84th minute looked to have earned Sirius a point.
However, deep into stoppage time, Mjallby were awarded a spot kick which they converted to pinch all three points.
Predicted lineup: Tånnander (GK), Widgren, Murbeck, Nwadike, Jeng, Stensson, Walta, Heier, Lindberg, Milleskog & Salech
Sweden Allsvenskan 03/10/24
W
IFK Norrkoping
0
Sirius
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 29/09/24
L
BK Hacken
2
Sirius
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 25/09/24
L
AIK
1
Sirius
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 15/09/24
W
Brommapojkarna
2
Sirius
3
Sweden Allsvenskan 31/08/24
W
Vasteras SK
1
Sirius
2
GAIS preview: Just lost one of last four
GAIS were at home to Hammarby in their latest Allsvenskan fixture and it won't be a game that will live long in the memory for either set of fans.
Despite the fact that seven yellow cards were handed out, five of which went the way of GAIS players, this match failed to produce a single goal which on the balance of play was probably a fair result.
GAIS continue to push for European qualification and could move into the top four with a win this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Krasniqi (GK), Wängberg, Frej, Norén, Čardaklija, Lundgren, Åberg, Milovanovic, Henriksson, Çelik & Hedlund
Sweden Allsvenskan 30/09/24
L
IFK Goteborg
2
GAIS
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 22/09/24
W
Djurgarden
0
GAIS
3
Sweden Allsvenskan 18/09/24
D
Malmo FF
0
GAIS
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 14/09/24
W
Vasteras SK
2
GAIS
3
Sweden Allsvenskan 31/08/24
D
Kalmar FF
1
GAIS
1
Player to watch – Yousef Salech
Young Danish forward Yousef Salech has really impressed in his first season in Swedish football after making the move from Belgian side Beveren.
Sirius' top scorer will be hoping to add to his tally this weekend
The 22-year-old has scored eight times in 13 starts for Sirius this season and is already attracting attention from bigger clubs.
We're excited to see how Salech performs this weekend against a good side like GAIS and wouldn't be surprised if he got on the scoresheet once again.
