Malmo FF vs Djurgardens IF — Tips & Analysis

Djurgardens IF +-0: Malmo are missing six players for this one. Ekong, Jansson, John, Kamanzi and Sjostrand are all hurt, and Stryger is suspended. Djurgarden are without only M. Larsson. That gap in bodies is the main reason we are on the away side. Malmo have won only three of their eight home games this season and let in 2 goals a game at Eleda Stadion. Their last two home league games both finished 1-2, against Degerfors and Elfsborg. They score almost 2 goals a game overall, so the problem is at the back, not in front of goal. Djurgarden score 2 goals a game and let in just over one. On the road they have been hard to break down, giving up a goal a game across eight away trips. They are the better balanced team and they defend the middle of the pitch well. Both teams have had 8 days off, so nobody comes in tired. Expect Malmo to press early and Djurgarden to take control once the game calms down. A 1-2 away win is the most likely score, and that patched up home back line is where it goes wrong. The honest warning is the history. Four of the last five meetings finished 1-0, 0-1, 1-0 or 1-1, so these games are usually tight. Malmo's home season also holds a 4-0 win over IFK Goteborg. Djurgarden are still the side we want.