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Vasteras SK return to Hitachi Energy Arena on Sunday looking to build on last weekend's impressive victory away at Halmstad when they welcome Degerfors for matchday 12 of the Allsvenskan campaign.
The visitors, meanwhile, resume their battle against relegation after suffering a narrow home defeat against Malmo in their first league fixture following the summer break.
Degerfors have won each of the last three meetings between the clubs in all competitions, including a 1-0 success in February's friendly, although this will be their first top-flight encounter since 1997.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Vasteras SK vs. Degerfors key stats
- Axel Taonsa has scored four goals across his last two league matches.
- Both teams to score has landed in each of Vasteras’ last five matches across all competitions.
- Degerfors are winless in their last seven Allsvenskan fixtures (D4, L3).
- Over 2.5 goals has landed in nine of Vasteras' last 11 league matches.
Vasteras SK vs. Degerfors preview: Can the hosts continue their climb?
Vasteras vs Degerfors — Tale of the Tape
| Vasteras | vs | Degerfors |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | Position | 13 |
| 15 | Points | 10 |
| 20 | Goals For | 12 |
| 23 | Goals Against | 17 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 14th | Home / Away Rank | 12th |
Vasteras have adapted well since returning to the Swedish top flight, collecting 15 points from their opening 11 league matches to sit within three points of the European places.
Alexander Rubin's side responded to a dramatic 5-4 defeat against Goteborg before the break by beating Halmstad 3-1, with Axel Taonsa scoring twice after also netting a brace in their previous league fixture.
The newly promoted side have developed a reputation for entertaining encounters, scoring 20 goals and conceding 23 across their opening 11 Allsvenskan matches.
Top scorer Mikkel Ladefoged has already registered eight league goals this season, while Taonsa heads into Sunday's contest in excellent form after scoring four times in his last two league appearances.
Degerfors head into the weekend sitting just four points above the relegation zone after collecting 10 points from their opening 11 league games.
Henok Goitom's side have failed to win any of their last seven league matches, recording four draws and three defeats during that run.
The visitors have struggled in front of goal this term, scoring just 12 league goals, with Arman Taranis and Marcus Rafferty leading their scoring charts with two goals apiece.
However, the visitors have been decent away from home, losing just one of their four such league matches this season, and would hope to take something from Vasteras this weekend.
Vasteras SK vs. Degerfors form guide & betting tips
| Vasteras | vs | Degerfors |
|---|---|---|
LDWLW |
Form | LDLDL |
| 7 | Points | 2 |
| 7th | Form Table | 15th |
| 11 | Goals For | 5 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 10 |
DWLLW |
Form (All Comps) | DLDWL |
Whispers predicts: Vasteras 2-1 Degerfors
Vasteras have carried their attacking threat into the second half of the campaign, scoring seven goals across their last two league matches against Goteborg and Halmstad.
The hosts have struggled on home soil, failing to win any of their five league matches at Hitachi Energy Arena this season (D3, L2), but Degerfors' poor form of seven-game winless run make a Vasteras victory at 19/20 (1.95) the standout selection.
Both Teams to Score – Yes at 4/5 (1.80) also appeals, with the hosts failing to keep a clean sheet in each of their last 10 competitive matches, while the visitors have scored in seven of their previous eight games across all competitions.
Over 2.5 Goals at 19/20 (1.95) is another strong option, with Vasteras' open style producing at least three goals in five of their last six Allsvenskan outings.
First-half over 1.5 goals at 19/10 (2.90) offers further value given each of Vasteras' last five matches has produced at least two goals before the break.
Meanwhile, Taonsa has been in excellent form over his last two league appearances, scoring four times, making the 22-year-old attacking midfielder an appealing anytime goalscorer option at 21/10 (3.10).
> Vasteras SK to win — 19/20 (1.95) | Likelihood: Probable
> Both Teams to Score – Yes — 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 Goals — 19/20 (1.95) | Likelihood: Possible
> First-half over 1.5 goals — 19/10 (2.90) | Likelihood: Strong value
> Axel Taonsa anytime goalscorer — 21/10 (3.10) | Likelihood: Outsider