Utsiktens vs Brommapojkarna Prediction: Both sides ready to retrace their steps

In the initial leg of the Allsvenskan relegation playoff, Utsiktens and Brommapojkarna are set to face each other on Friday at Bravida Arena in Gothenburg. The chosen venue, Bravida Arena, is a neutral venue for this crucial matchup. Below are previews, possible starting 11, expert tips, and odds.

Utsiktens, once seemingly unstoppable in the Swedish second division, faced a series of unfortunate events and a significant dip in performance during a crucial phase of the season. Despite holding a substantial 12-point lead, the team missed out on automatic promotion, marking an unexpected turn of events. Their fate was left hanging in the balance on the final day of the Superettan season, where they secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over GAIS, securing the third spot and narrowly avoiding a potential downfall.

Karl Bohm, a midfielder who contributed significantly with two goals and five assists in 14 games, remains sidelined for the Utsiktens due to a serious injury. Manager Bosko Orovic confirmed Bohm's continued recovery status. In his absence, defender Erik Jonasson-Westermark is expected to feature in the starting eleven. Jonasson-Westermark, who received a brief rest on the final day of the season, entered the game in the second half.

On a positive note, regular midfielder Sebastian Lagerlund is set to return to the lineup after serving his suspension. Lagerlund, having missed the final match of the Superettan season, will be available for the manager's selection, providing a boost to the team as they navigate the challenges in pursuit of their promotion aspirations.

Brommapojkarna are facing the challenging prospect of fighting to maintain their position in the top division for another season. Despite having a seven-point cushion over the relegation zone, their precarious situation was exacerbated by a poor run of form in the last ten rounds of the season, where they managed only two victories. Notably, both of Olof Mellberg's victories occurred in the final two days of the season. Unfortunately, the late surge was insufficient to lift them out of the danger zone, and they finished in the fourteenth position, compelling them to participate in the relegation playoff.

South African forward Liam Jordan remains unavailable for Brommapojkarna due to a severe injury, causing him to miss nine consecutive Allsvenskan matches. His return to the field is anticipated in the next season. On a positive note, Samuel Leach is poised to make a comeback, aiming to bolster the defensive ranks of the club. Having served a one-match suspension due to accumulated yellow cards, Leach was unable to participate in the 2-1 triumph that marked the conclusion of the top-flight campaign.

Utsikten - Elias Hadaya, Fredrik Martinsson, Wilhelm Nilsson, Erik Gunnarsson, Jesper Brandt, Predrag Randelovic, Alexander Faltsetas, William Milovanovic, Allan Mohideen, Lucas Hedlund, Albin Skoglund.

Brommapojkarna - Filip Sidklev, Torbjorn Heggem, Amadeus Sogaard, Jesper Lofgren, Alexander Abrahamsson, Alexander Jensen, Wilmer Odefalk, Kevin Ackermann, Ludvig Fritzson, Oscar Pettersson, Zeidane Inoussa.

Brommapojkarna hold a notably higher level of quality compared to Utsiktens across various metrics. Heading into this clash, Brommapojkarna boasts two consecutive victories in the Allsvenskan, securing wins against Mjallby and Hacken in their most recent outings. Both teams are striving to overcome the disappointments of falling short in their respective league campaigns. The expectation is that Brommapojkarna will secure victory in the first leg of the match, leveraging their higher quality to gain an edge in the contest.

• BTTS for 1.75 odds
• W2 for 1.75 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.90 odds