AIK Solna vs GAIS
, KO: 18:00 Jul 29, 2024, Friends Arena
AIK SOLNA will have vengeance on their mind as they host GAIS in a Monday night Allsvenskan fixture. GAIS edged a meeting last weekend but given AIK's record at Friends Arena, a home win could be on the cards here.
AIK Solna are coming off a 2-0 defeat at GAIS in their previous Allsvenskan fixture. That was the third defeat in four matches for AIK and that poor run has led to the departure of Henok Goitom as manager, with Mikkjal Thomassen the new man in charge.
Thomassen will be hoping for a new manager bounce and the good news is that AIK Solna have a decent record at Friends Arena. They have won five of their last seven Allsvenskan home matches, a run that includes a 2-0 victory over high-flying Djurgardens.
GAIS were full value for their win last time out as goals from Axel Noren and Alexander Ahl-Holmstrom gave them that victory. The result ended a three match winless run as they have also found things difficult in recent times.
One of the major problems for GAIS is their away form as they often struggle on their travels. Frederik Holmberg’s men have lost five of their last six away matches and are currently on a four match losing run on the road.
How the bookies view it: Revenge for AIK
AIK Solna have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies with a home win priced at 4/5 by Betfred. A victory for GAIS is valued at 11/4 while a draw is set at odds of 13/5.
Head to head: AIK still on top
AIK Solna may have lost 2-0 last weekend but that was only their third ever defeat to GAIS having claimed 11 wins and three draws from 19 previous meetings. They had also claimed four straight victories prior to that defeat and will be keen to get back to winning ways.
Players to watch: Pittas to show quality
Ioannis Pittas had a quiet outing last time out but still remains the leading scorer for AIK Solna with nine Allsvenskan goals. The striker will be the one to watch on Monday and is priced at 13/10 by Betfred to find the net.
Alexander Ahl-Holmstrom was on target last time out to take his tally to five Allsvenskan goals for the season. The forward could be worth keeping an eye on to find the net once again at 2/1 by Betfred.
Probable line-ups
Midfielder Bersant Celina could be given a start on Monday having come off the bench at half time in the previous fixture. John Guidetti could also replace Omar Faraj up front, with Ioannis Pittas set to retain his place in attack.
Alexander Ahl-Holmstrom is pushing for a start on Monday after scoring off the bench last time out. Joackim Aberg should feature in midfield while Axel Noren should continue at the back.
AIK Solna: Nordfeldt, Thychosen, Milosevic, Hansen, Edh, Rui Modesto, Lamine Dabo, Saletros, Celina, Guidetti, Pittas
GAIS: Krasniqi, Ibrahim, Beckman, Noren, Wangberg, Milovanovic, Aberg, Lundgren, Celik, Amatkarijo, Ahl-Holmstrom
Anything else catch the eye?
AIK Solna and GAIS have quality in attack and could be set to produce goals on Monday. Over 3.5 goals is priced at 2/1 by Betfred, who is also offering odds of 8/11 for over 2.5 goals.
AIK Solna often flex their attacking muscles at home and could be backed to score in both halves at 13/8 with Betfred.
This match between AIK Solna and GAIS will be played on Jul 29, 2024 and kick off at 18:00. Check below for our tipsters best AIK Solna vs GAIS prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
