Djurgården travel to Kalmar in Allsvenskan Matchday 20 as clear favourites. The Stockholm side sit 3rd with 35 points from 19 games (11W-2D-6L, +24 GD), still firmly in the title/European mix. Kalmar are 13th with 19 points (5W-4D-10L, –8 GD) and are fighting to pull clear of the relegation zone.

Form Guide

• Kalmar: Struggling for consistency. Recent results include a 1-0 loss at Halmstad and mixed home form. They have found goals hard to come by against stronger sides.
• Djurgården: Strong recent run, including a 2-0 win at Mjällby. They have scored freely (43 goals) and keep clean sheets regularly. Kristian Strømland Lien is among the league’s top scorers.

Head-to-head heavily favours Djurgården historically (they have dominated recent meetings, including a 3-2 win earlier this season).

Team News

Limited confirmed absences. Kalmar have a few injury doubts (including Carl Gustafsson in some reports). Djurgården appear close to full strength under Jani Honkavaara, with key attackers available.

Prediction

Kalmar 0-2 Djurgården

Djurgården’s superior quality, attacking firepower and current form should see them take all three points on the road. Kalmar will be competitive at home, but the visitors look well-equipped to control the game and convert their chances.