Djurgardens IF FF (W)
- Djurgardens IF FF (W) have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five matches in all competitions, winning one and drawing one of their two home matches in Damallsvenskan.
- Djurgardens IF FF (W) have endured a mixed start to the Damallsvenskan campaign, sitting 8th with four points from as many matches.
- Willie Kirk’s side are the kind of team who like to play a structured, possession-based game, looking to control the ball in midfield and build patiently down the wings.
- They remain unbeaten at home, however, picking up a win and a draw from two matches, and in Urara Watanabe, they have their main threat in attack.
- Watanabe has three goals in four Damallsvenskan appearances and has scored four of her team’s last seven goals.
Hammarby IF DFF (W)
- Hammarby IF DFF (W) have won their last five games in all competitions, including their only away game in Damallsvenskan.
- Hammarby IF DFF (W) have conceded zero goals away from home in the Damallsvenskan.
- Hammarby IF DFF (W) have won all three of their league games, putting them in 2nd place on nine points, and will be very difficult to beat in this clash.
- William Stroemberg’s team play a high-energy system, with a flexible shape that can change between a back four and back three, while the wing-backs help to push the team forward and the front three press relentlessly.
- That has given them some impressive results, including a five-match winning streak in all competitions, their last three Damallsvenskan games seeing them outscore their opponents 9-1.
- Mari Rosendal Nyhagen has been in fine form in front of goal, scoring two goals in three appearances in the Swedish top flight so far, and giving Hammarby a clinical edge.
Key Players
- in Urara Watanabe, they have their main threat in attack.
- Watanabe has three goals in four Damallsvenskan appearances and has scored four of her team’s last seven goals.
- Mari Rosendal Nyhagen has been in fine form in front of goal, scoring two goals in three appearances in the Swedish top flight so far, and giving Hammarby a clinical edge.
Betting Insights
The visitors are on a five-match hot streak, however, and have the quality and momentum to get the win, especially with the home side not yet finding their rhythm.
Prediction
With 1.5 odds on the away side, Hammarby should come away with another win in this Stockholm derby, and I’m also going for a 2-1 correct score prediction.
