Kristianstads DFF (W)
- Kristianstads DFF (W) sit fourth in the Damallsvenskan with three points, one place above Djurgardens IF FF (W) in fifth, who also have three points.
- Kristianstads DFF (W), meanwhile, have shown strong recent form, recording two wins and a draw in their last three Damallsvenskan matches, including a 7-1 home win over Alingsas FC United (W).
- Nik Chamberlain’s side are a possession-based team, that like to build from the back, and have some structure in the center of the field, and use moderate pressing.
Djurgardens IF FF (W)
- Djurgardens IF FF (W) have won their last two Damallsvenskan games.
- Therese Sessy Aasland has opened her Damallsvenskan account with a goal in one appearance, meanwhile, and provides a directness to Djurgardens IF FF (W) in the same position.
Head-to-Head
- Both teams average 2.5 goals per game across their last five Damallsvenskan contests.
- Djurgardens IF FF (W) have won the last two games between the sides, the most recent one being a 4-2 away win, five months ago.
Key Players
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Kristianstads DFF (W):
- They have some real quality in the final third, with Emma Broddheimer already creating one assist in one Damallsvenskan appearance, and Filippa Andersson Widen leading the scoring charts with 1 in 1.
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Djurgardens IF FF (W):
- A clash of two teams who operate at a similar tempo, Kristianstads DFF (W) are possession-based and structured, while Djurgardens IF FF (W) use high-intensity pressing and counter-attacking to good effect, with Fabienne Bartholdson impressing with 1 assist in 1 Damallsvenskan appearance.
Betting Insights
- Both sides are on 3 points, so this could be a close game, with a slight edge to the hosts, as the odds indicate (2.15 vs Djurgardens’ 3.0, draw 3.4).
- Given Kristianstad’s approach of controlled build-up play, and the relentless pressing from Djurgardens, who are led by Willie Kirk, this should be a chess match on Friday.
Prediction
But with the momentum of the two sides, expect end-to-end soccer, and a bet on over 2.5 goals looks a solid play, especially given the average of 2.5 goals in their last five Damallsvenskan head-to-head encounters.
