Osters IF (home)
- Osters IF are 14th with 25 points from 27 Allsvenskan games and sit just above the relegation zone.
- Roberth Björknesjö arrived in early September 2025 and has promised a return to a more energetic, pressing style.
- Osters usually set up in a narrow 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 and rely on a counter-attacking game and a strong set-piece record.
- Alibek Aliev, who has five Allsvenskan goals in 26 games this season, leads their scoring.
- Osters have been more impressive at home with 3 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats from 13, averaging 1.08 goals and conceding 1.46 per game and winning two of their last three home matches, which should be a factor when considering Osters IF vs Degerfors IF betting tips.
Degerfors IF (away)
- Degerfors IF sit 15th with 23 points from 27 matches.
- Degerfors are set up in a low block, often using 4-4-1-1 or 4-5-1, sitting deep and springing counters.
- Henok Goitom, appointed in July 2025, has added extra discipline and a threat from deep on the break.
- Degerfors arrive having registered back-to-back away victories, including a shock 2-1 win at Elfsborg last time out - a notable detail for those compiling Osters IF vs Degerfors IF prediction material.
Head-to-Head
Osters IF have won two of the last three meetings, but Degerfors avoided defeat on their last visit to Värend.
Key Players
- Alibek Aliev (Osters IF) - five goals in 26 appearances and the focal point of Osters' attack.
- Dijan Vukojevic (Degerfors IF) - in red-hot form, with four of the team's last six goals across the previous five matches.
- Marcus Rafferty (Degerfors IF) - top league scorer for the club with six in 22 appearances.
Betting Insights
- Osters IF are 2.45 to win while Degerfors are 2.75, which points to potential value in a double-chance on the visitors and should feature in the best Osters IF vs Degerfors IF betting tips.
- The odds on BTTS are 1.67, which looks tight for a relegation showdown expected to be open and competitive.
Prediction
- This will be a tactical chess match between the coaches, with the winner likely decided by delivery from set-pieces or on the counter-attack.
- The pick: a closely-fought draw, with Degerfors well-placed to pinch a result on the road - making this Osters IF vs Degerfors IF betting tips article one to watch for last-minute updates.
