Malmö FF vs Djurgårdens IF Prediction: The home side will win

Malmo's aspirations for the title took an unexpected hit last weekend as they suffered a surprising loss in their away match against Mjallby. In their pursuit of the championship, they now turn their attention to the upcoming clash against Djurgårdens, seeking to regain momentum and secure a positive result that will help reinvigorate their title hopes. Previews, possible starting 11, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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Malmö, following their recent 1-0 loss to Mjällby AIF in the Allsvenskan, will be keen to avoid a replication of such an outcome in their forthcoming encounter. Henrik Rydstrom's squad displayed an absolute command over the field, maintaining their dominance from the opening whistle to the very last, evidenced by their impressive tally of shots on target reaching double digits. During the match against Mjällby AIF, Malmö FF asserted their authority with a staggering 76% possession and an impressive 25 shots on goal, 10 of which was on target. In contrast, Mjällby AIF managed only 2 shots on goal, both on target, and Herman Johansson (33') secured the solitary goal for Mjällby AIF.

Malmö FF currently hold the third position on the league standings, having garnered 41 points from 19 games, showcasing their prowess with 41 goals scored while conceding 16. Sitting merely 1 point behind league leaders Elfsborg, and level with Hacken who occupy second place based on goal difference, Malmö are acutely aware of the importance of not relinquishing any points in this encounter to preserve their aspirations for the title.

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Djurgarden currently hold the fourth position on the league table, but there is a notable gap of eight points that separates these two teams as they approach the impending match. Accumulating 33 points across 19 games, Djurgarden have found the net 27 times while conceding 24 goals.

Djurgarden faced a setback in their last match, having succumbed to a defeat that resulted from a second-half comeback against IFK Goteborg. Djurgarden's challenge has been to extend their impressive home form to their away performances since the commencement of the season. Impressively, only two of their ten league victories have been achieved in away fixtures thus far. This statistic does not bode well for them ahead of their upcoming clash, especially as they encounter one of the most challenging stadiums to conquer in this competition.

Malmo FF - Johan Dahlin, Derek Cornelius, Pontus Jansson, Busanello, Joseph Ceesay, Sergio Peña, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Taha Abdi Ali, Sebastian Jørgensen, Isaac Kiese Thelin, Sebastian Nanasi.

Djurgarden - Jacob Widell Zetterström, Piotr Johansson, Jacob Une Larsson, Marcus Danielson, Samuel Dahl, Rasmus Schuller, Oliver Berg, Hampus Finndell, Joel Asoro, Noel Milleskog, Haris Radetinac.

Djurgårdens IF undoubtedly possesses the capacity to breach the defensive structure of Malmö FF's lineup. However, it's worth noting that the number of goals they manage to score might not surpass the potential quantity of goals that they could find themselves conceding.

• W1 for 1.73 odds
• BTTS for 1.70 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.70 odds