Djurgårdens IF vs IK Sirius Fotboll Prediction: The hosts are expected to win

On Saturday, round 29 of Sweden Allsvenskan league, Djurgårdens IF and IK Sirius Fotboll will square off at the Tele2 Arena. The home team hopes to grab the advantage in chase of the top 3. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

Djurgårdens IF

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Djurgårdens IF have been on a roll recently, winning 6 out of their last 10 matches, drawing 2, and losing only 2 in all competitions. Their latest triumph was a thrilling 2-1 victory against Brommapojkarna. In the first half, Djurgårdens IF took the lead with a well-timed goal in the 33rd minute. The second half saw Oskar Fallenius, a midfielder, double the lead with an early strike in the 58th minute. However, in the 79th minute, Djurgårdens IF conceded a late goal, but they still managed to secure all three points.

As it stands, Djurgårdens IF are currently in the 4th position with a total of 50 points. They've found the back of the net 38 times and conceded 30 goals in 28 matches, putting them 13 points behind the league leaders.

One of their standout players is Marcus Danielson, a 34-year-old defender who has scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists for Djurgårdens IF. Despite being a defender, Danielson's ability to make a difference during set pieces is truly impressive, often turning the game in favor of his team.

IK Sirius Fotboll

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IK Sirius Fotboll have been on a good streak lately, going undefeated for six matches in their league. They've won 5 and managed a draw in their most recent game against Hammarby. The first half didn't start well for them, as they conceded a goal in the 26th minute, only for it to be disallowed by the VAR due to an offside call. Unfortunately, they later conceded a late goal in the 40th minute. The second half began with another goal against them in the 60th minute. However, in a surprising twist, IK Sirius Fotboll clawed back with two goals in stoppage time. Young sensation Andre Alsanati found the net in the 90+2 minute, while Henrik Castegren leveled the score in the 90+5 minute, resulting in a thrilling 2-2 draw and both teams sharing the points.

Currently, IK Sirius Fotboll are holding the 10th position in the league standings with 36 points. They've scored 45 goals and conceded 42 in 28 matches.

Tashreeq Matthews, a 23-year-old South African international forward, shines as an outstanding player for IK Sirius Fotboll. With 9 goals and an impressive 7 assists to his name, he's not just a prolific striker but also an unselfish team player who can turn the tide in favor of his team.

H2H

In their recent encounters, Djurgårdens IF have dominated against IK Sirius Fotboll. Out of their last 10 matches in all competitions, Djurgårdens IF secured victory in 7 of them, while IK Sirius Fotboll managed to win just once, with the remaining 2 matches ending in draws.

Expert Betting Tips

In their head-to-head clashes and in the league, both teams have had their chances to score, and the clash is expected to be a high-scoring affair. However, the hosts will get the win in their top-three chase.

• W1 for 1.60 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.67 odds
• BTTS for 1.77 odds