Göteborg vs Djurgårdens Prediction: Both sides will find the net

After missing out on a European competition spot last season, Djurgårdens will embark on a new journey in the Sweden Allsvenskan season when they travel to the Gamla Ullevi to face Göteborg. Djurgårdens have won 3 of the last 4 meetings between the two sides. Who will come out on top this time? Below are previews, predicted starting lineups, expert betting tips, and odds.

Göteborg

Goteborg faced a challenging season last year, narrowly avoiding relegation by finishing just one place above the relegation zone. As they enter the new season, they will be eager to kickstart with a more promising start, especially after their disappointing exit from the Svenska Cupen, where they suffered a 3-0 defeat against Djurgarden in the group stage.

Following their early elimination from the Svenska Cupen, Goteborg participated in three friendly matches to prepare for the upcoming season. They experienced a mixed bag of results, with a 2-1 win over Oster, followed by a 3-1 victory against Hammarby, and a 3-0 loss to Sarpsborg. These friendlies provided them with valuable playing time and an opportunity to fine-tune their strategies before the official league fixtures commence.

Djurgårdens

Djurgarden came tantalizingly close to clinching third place last season, which would have guaranteed them a spot in the qualifiers of the Conference League. However, they narrowly missed out, finishing fourth in the table. Currently, they are gearing up to face Malmo in the final of the Svenska Cupen, having secured their place after a hard-fought victory against AIK, with a 3-2 win on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regular time.

In their most recent friendly match, Djurgarden defeated Orebro and netted five goals. With this momentum behind them, they will be aiming to kick off the new season strongly, harboring hopes of securing a European competition spot once again.

Predicted Starting Lineups

IFK Goteborg: Adam Ingi Benediktsson, Thomas Santos, Gustav Svensson, Sebastian Hausner, Oscar Wendt, Anders Trondsen, Andreas Pyndt Andersen, Kolbeinn Thórdarson, Arbnor Mucolli, Gustaf Norlin, Oscar Pettersson.

Djurgarden: Jacob Widell Zetterström, Piotr Johansson, Miro Tenho, Marcus Danielson, Samuel Dahl, Lucas Bergvall, Rasmus Schuller, Samuel Leach Holm, Oskar Fallenius, Deniz Hummet, Tobias Gulliksen.

Expert Betting Tips

Djurgården excelled in their Svenska Cupen fixtures, advancing to the final. They recently showcased their strength with a convincing 5-0 victory over Örebro and are well-prepared for this game. Göteborg, on the other hand, scored five goals combined in matches against Hammarby and Öster. Notably, Djurgården also scored five goals in a recent friendly against Örebro. Therefore, I anticipate both sides to find the back of the net in this clash.

• BTTS for 1.91 odds
• W2 for 2.20 odds
• Over 2.5 for 2.00 odds