Swedish Allsvenskan action continues early Tuesday morning as Osters IF host Djurgardens. Based on their performances so far this season, the home side have clearly fallen short of Djurgardens, while the visitors also come into this match on the back of consecutive league wins, making them the logical pick to take all three points.
As a newly promoted side this season, Osters IF have limited overall strength and have clearly struggled to adapt to the pace of the Allsvenskan. After 12 league rounds, they have managed only 2 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats, leaving them on 9 points and stuck near the bottom of the table. Their problems at both ends of the pitch have persisted throughout the campaign, averaging just 1.17 goals scored per game while conceding as many as 2.58 per match. Their defensive record is the worst in the league, and they have often been overwhelmed when facing stronger opponents. Even with home advantage, that may not help much, as their home winless rate in the league this season stands at 83.3%. Facing an in-form Djurgardens side, another defeat for Osters IF would come as no surprise.
Djurgardens have clearly outperformed Osters IF in the league this season. After 11 matches, they have collected 19 points and currently sit in the upper part of the table. With only a small gap separating them from the teams above, they have every reason to stay aggressive in the race for points, and motivation should not be an issue. After suffering back-to-back league defeats earlier, Djurgardens responded well instead of sliding further, winning their last two league matches and scoring seven goals in the process, a clear sign that form has returned. In attack, both Kristensen and Priske have been in excellent shape, combining for five goals across the last two league rounds, and they are likely to cause major problems for the Osters IF back line. On top of that, Djurgardens are currently on a two-match away winning streak in the league, which further strengthens their case for victory in this trip.