Djurgardens IF FF (W)
- A contrast in styles could be on show on Saturday when Djurgardens IF FF (W) host IFK Norrkoping (W).
- Willie Kirk’s side are playing proactive, fast-paced soccer this season, loading up wide with players and exploiting transitions with clever, creative play.
- It’s no surprise they are making light work of teams right now, but can they also overcome a team like IFK Norrkoping (W), who will keep things compact and counter as a unit?
- Djurgardens have won three of their last five games, beating Vaxjo (W) 3-0 away and 2-1 at home, before they were thumped 4-1 by Kristianstads DFF (W).
IFK Norrkoping (W)
- IFK Norrkoping (W) are having a much slower start to the campaign, sitting in 10th after just one point from two games.
- However, their most recent result was a gritty 2-1 away win over AIK (W) and they held Malmo FF (W) to a 1-1 draw at home the week prior, so they could be gaining in confidence.
Head-to-Head
- IFK Norrkoping (W) have a positive recent record against Djurgardens IF FF (W), with one win and four draws in the last five meetings.
- Djurgardens IF FF (W) have a perfect home record in the Damallsvenskan, winning their only home game this season.
Djurgardens IF FF (W)
Urara Watanabe has been in blistering form for Djurgardens IF FF (W) so far this campaign, scoring two goals in two Damallsvenskan matches and four in her last five for club and country, while Elsa Pelgander has provided one assist in two games , providing the creative spark in the engine room.
IFK Norrkoping (W)
Emma Engstroem leads the way for IFK Norrkoping (W) in the league, with one goal in two appearances , but Paula Klingspor has also made her mark, providing one assist in her two outings in the top flight.
Betting Insights
- Djurgardens will be the clear favourites, sitting at 1.89, but IFK Norrkoping are a long shot at 3.49, and a bet on the underdogs looks like a viable option here.
- A bet on both teams to score could also be profitable, as Djurgardens like to attack and Norrkoping conceded 1 goal in their only away game so far.
Prediction
Djurgardens are the favourites here, and rightly so, but with home advantage and their recent attacking firepower, the odds on a Djurgardens win seem a little short.
