GAIS vs AIK Solna
, KO: 18:00 Jul 22, 2024, Gamla Ullevi
IT is a proper midtable battle as GAIS host AIK Solna in a Monday night Allsvenskan fixture. Neither team has been at their best lately but GAIS are often decent at home and should have the upper hand here.
GAIS are coming off a 3-1 defeat at Sirius last time out in the Allsvenskan, with Axel Henriksson getting their only goal. The result is part of their recent erratic showing as they have claimed just one win and two draws from their last five matches across all competitions.
While things have been slightly difficult lately, the grid news for seventh placed GAIS is that Gamla Ullevi has remained a fortress. Fredrik Holmberg’s men are unbeaten in six Allsvenskan home matches this season, claiming five wins in that run.
AIK Solna were victorious in their previous Allsvenskan fixture as they triumphed 2-1 at Halmstad. They raced to a two-goal lead through Rui Modesto and Ioannis Pittas and were able to hold on for the win despite conceding late on.
That was a vital win for Henok Goitom’s men as it ended a run of four straight defeats. The result also ended a run of five successive away defeats across all competitions for AIK Solna, who have found things difficult on their travels this season.
How the bookies view it: Slight edge for GAIS
GAIS have the slight edge among the bookies and are priced at 5/4 by Betfred to claim the win. A victory for AIK Solna is valued at 7/4 while Betfred is also offering odds of 12/5 for a draw.
Head to head: AIK Solna on top
AIK Solna have an 11-2 advantage with six draws from 19 previous matches. They have also won the last four fixtures and claimed a 1-0 victory in the most recent meeting back in 2017.
Players to watch: Celik to end dry spell
Mervan Celik is yet to get off the mark for the season but has been getting closer in recent times. He is still expected to feature in attack and is priced at 15/8 by Betfred to get on the score sheet.
Ionnis Pittas was on target last time out and could be worth keeping an eye on for AIK Solna. That was the forward’s ninth goal of the season and he could be back at 8/5 by Betfred to maintain his scoring run.
Probable line-ups
Defender Anes Cardaklija was taken off in the first half last time out and is a major doubt for Monday’s clash. He is likely to be replaced by Filip Beckman while Axel Henriksson should continue in midfield after getting their only goal last time out.
AIK Solna are likely to stick with the same team after ending a lengthy winless run. Ioannis Pittas remains their biggest attacking threat and should continue up front while Alexander Milosevic should feature in the heart of defence.
GAIS: Krasniqi, Wangberg, Noren, Beckman, Frej, Henriksson, Gustafsson, Boudri, Lundgren, Celik, Ahl-Holmstrom
AIK Solna: Nordfeldt, Thychosen, Milosevic, Hansen, Edh, Modesto, Saletros, Lamine Dabo, Celina, Omar Faraj, Pittas
Anything else catch the eye?
GAIS saw over 3.5 goals in their previous fixture and a similar outcome is priced at 7/4 by Betfred. The hosts have also opened the scoring in five of their last six Allsvenskan home matches and could be backed to grab the first goal on Sunday at 5/6 with Betfred.
There were more goals after the break in GAIS’ previous fixture and a similar pattern is priced at 21/20 with Betfred.
This match between GAIS and AIK Solna will be played on Jul 22, 2024 and kick off at 18:00. Check below for our tipsters best GAIS vs AIK Solna prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
