Norrkoping vs Djurgarden
, KO: 18:00 Jul 8, 2024, PlatinumCars Arena
THE task for Norrkoping will be to snap out of a difficult run of form as they host Djurgarden in an Allsvenskan fixture.
The visitors have been solid lately and having done well on their recent travels, should have the upper hand on Monday.
It’s been a rough campaign so far for Norrkoping, who are currently sitting second from bottom on the standings. They head into Monday’s clash off the back of a 5-1 defeat to Sirius in their previous Allsvenskan fixture.
The defeat to Sirius means Norrkoping are now winless in their last seven matches across all competitions, losing six times in that run. Andreas Alm’s men have also found things difficult at home and have lost their last two matches in front of their fans.
Djurgarden travel to Platinum Cars Arena off the back of a 3-0 defeat to Hammarby last time out in Allsvenskan. Having been victorious in their previous six matches, managers Kim Bergstrand and Thomas Lagerlof will be keen to make a swift return to winning ways.
Sitting second in the standings, the task for Djurgarden will be to crank up the pressure on leaders Malmo. They will head into Monday’s clash with confidence having won four of their last five away matches.
How the bookies view it: Norrkoping to struggle
Djurgarden have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 7/10 by Betfred to claim the win. Norrkoping are considered outsiders at home at 16/5 while Betfred is also offering 13/5 for a draw.
Recent head to head: Smooth sailing for Djurgarden
Djurgarden are unbeaten in the last six matches against Norrkoping, claiming four wins in that run. They picked up a 2-0 victory on their last visit to Platinum Cars Arena back in September.
Players to watch: Eyes on Hummet
Deniz Hummet will be the one to watch for Djurgarden having found the net six times this season. Four of those goals have come in the last four matches and the striker is priced at 6/4 by Betfred to maintain his scoring run.
Christoffer Nyman could be worth keeping an eye on for Norrkoping having scored four times in the last eight matches. The forward is priced at 9/4 by Betfred to get on the score sheet on Monday.
Probable line-ups
Ture Sandberg came off the bench to score Norkkoping’s only goal at Sirius and could be handed a start on Monday. Kevin Hoog Jansson is also pushing for a start after coming off the bench at halftime last time out.
Damian Johansson was taken off early in the first half last time out and is a major doubt for Djurgarden. Theo Bergvall is likely to come into the defence while Deniz Hummet should retain his place in attack.
Norrkoping: Jannson, Eid, Eriksson, Hoog Jansson, Kalley, Ceesay, Salihovic, Traustason, Sandberg, Prica, Nyman
Djurgarden: Wendell Zetterstrom, Dahl, Une Larsson, Tenho, Bergvall, Sabovic, Bergvall, Gulliksen, Nguen, Wikheim, Hummet
Anything else catch the eye?
There have been over 3.5 goals in Djurgarden’s last three matches and a repeat is priced at 7/4 by Betfred, who is also offering 4/6 for over 2.5 goals. The visitors have also scored in both halves in four of their last five away matches and a repeat is priced at 6/4 with Betfred.
Djurgarden are priced at minimal odds for a straight victory, so a win and over 2.5 goals could be considered at 6/4 Betfred.
This match between Norrkoping and Djurgarden will be played on Jul 8, 2024 and kick off at 18:00. Check below for our tipsters best Norrkoping vs Djurgarden prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
