Djurgardens Backed to Get the Better of Degerfors

Team news: Degerfors defender and captain Sindregren missed the last match through injury and remains a doubt for this game. The club has also brought in centre-back Sigursev on loan from Norwegian side Sarpsborg.

Djurgardens left-back Max Larsson was forced off at half-time in last week's match against Orgryte and is also a doubt here. The team has also signed 21-year-old Greek midfielder Emilis.

For Degerfors, there are no suspensions. Sindregren is doubtful with a foot injury, while Tyrennis is out with a knee injury and Bikarlinen remains sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury.

For Djurgardens, there are no suspensions. Max Larsson is doubtful, while there are no other reported absentees.

Main pick: Away win.

Degerfors were thrashed 4-0 by Hammarby last week, their third straight league defeat and ninth consecutive match without a win. Their last league victory came three months ago, and they have managed only one home league win so far this season. After 13 rounds, they are currently sitting just above the relegation zone on goal difference.

Djurgardens, meanwhile, were held to a surprise 0-0 draw by newly promoted Orgryte last week. Since the summer break ended, they have taken seven points from three matches. They are currently fifth in the table, having played only 12 games, fewer than several of the teams above them. Their away league record this season stands at three wins, one draw and one defeat.

Degerfors are clearly low on confidence at the moment. Djurgardens may have carelessly dropped points against Orgryte last time out, but they look well placed to return to winning ways in this match.

Head-to-head: Djurgardens beat Degerfors 5-1 at home last season, while the away meeting ended 1-1.