The Allsvenskan's current bottom two teams face-off this weekend in what already feels like a relegation six-pointer for both clubs.
Both teams head into this game in the midst of winless runs and it's going to be hard to pick out a possible winner for a game that has stalemate written all over it.
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Vasteras vs Norrkoping prediction: A low-scoring affair?
Key Stats
- Norrkoping haven't scored more than one goal in any of their last six matches.
- Vasteras haven't scored more than one goal in any of their last eight outings.
- Both teams have scored in four of Norrkoping's last five league games.
Correct score prediction: Vasteras 1-1 Norrkoping
Norrkoping have lost against Vasteras in any of the pair's last six competitive encounters and the last league meeting between the pair ended in a score draw.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Vasteras the clear favourite with the bookmakers
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
- DRAW: 31/10 (4.10) – 24.4%
- AWAY: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Vasteras are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 55.6%, but neither of these sides are in good form right now.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Last five H2Hs: Norrkopping dominate
Sunday's guests have won three and drawn two of their last five competitive encounters with Vasteras in league and cup.
Europe Friendlies 28/01/23
IFK Norrkoping
Vasteras SK
Europe Friendlies 06/02/22
IFK Norrkoping
Vasteras SK
Sweden Cup 24/08/16
Vasteras SK
IFK Norrkoping
Vasteras preview: Winless in last eight
Vasteras gave a decent account of themselves against high-flying Hacken in their last league game but still ended up with nothing to show for their efforts.
An early goal from Matteo Ahlinvi put Vasteras in front but this proved to be a false dawn for the home side who conceded an equaliser before the break and lost the game late in the second half.
That defeat leaves Vasteras stuck to the bottom of the Allsvenskan table with eight points from their opening 13 matches and with a goal difference of minus seven.
Predicted lineup: Fagerström (GK), Nsabiyumva, Magnusson, Bouzaiene, Marqués, Ask, Ahlinvi, Linday, Warneryd, V. Granath & Boudah
Sweden Allsvenskan 31/08/24
L
Sirius
2
Vasteras SK
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 26/08/24
W
Halmstad
0
Vasteras SK
1
Sweden Cup Qualification 20/08/24
W
FC Gute
1
Vasteras SK
3
Sweden Allsvenskan 17/08/24
W
Kalmar FF
1
Vasteras SK
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 10/08/24
L
IFK Norrkoping
2
Vasteras SK
1
Norrkoping preview: No wins in last seven
Norrkoping played host to title-challengers Djurgarden in their last game and were powerless to stop the better side from securing all three points.
The visitors were 2-0 up by the hour mark and although Isak Sigurgeirsson pulled a goal back for Norrkoping it proved to be in vein as Djurgarden restored their two-goal lead shortly after to win the match 3-1.
Norrkoping sit three points above Vasteras as things stand but defeat on Sunday would see the two sides swap places as the visitors boast the worst goal difference in the division, -19.
Predicted lineup: Mitov Nilsson (GK), Watson, Eid, Sögaard, Kalley, Traustason, Lushaku, Sandberg, Nyman, Prica & Sigurgeirsson
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 – Tim Prica
Tim Prica has the potential to be a match-winner for Norrkoping this weekend as the 22-year-old has impressed in his first season with the club.
A key player for Norrkoping in the final third
After starting his career with Malmo, Prica moved to Denmark and Austria before returning to his homeland this season where he has scored four goals in 12 starts and has provided two assists in the Allsvenskan.
We're backing Prica to put in another good performance this weekend against Vasteras in what feels like a ‘must not lose' game for both clubs.
