Draw
Trollhättan 1 - 1 IFK Skövde
Who will win?
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Trollhättan
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Draw
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IFK Skövde
The Swedish second division continues this weekend with a crucial bottom-of-the-table clash as FC Trollhättan play host to IFK Skövde FK on Tuesday evening. Both sides come into this match in the bottom four of the league, currently occupying the relegation spots after 11 games. Trollhättan sit in 13th place with 10 points, while IFK Skövde are two points worse off in 15th, just one spot above the bottom. However, with only 11 games played so far, there’s no immediate cause for concern, as a win for either side could lift them out of the relegation zone and ease the pressure.
As the match approaches, here is everything you need to know about the clash.
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Coming into this clash, Trollhättan find themselves struggling for wins at this early stage of the season, having only managed two victories so far, with just one of those coming at home. They are also without a win in their last seven games, but, during that winless run, they have managed to pick up four draws. The key issue for Trollhättan has been conceding goals, as they've allowed six goals in those draws, which highlights their defensive problems and is a cause for concern at this early stage of the season. If they can tighten up at the back, they may be able to turn those draws into wins.
Predicted Line Up (4-2-3-1):Henriksson; Reljanovic, Laan, Svensson, Rundqvist; Jensen, Forsberg; Berg, Hassan, Abdi; Tilly
Coincidentally, last week’s clash also ended in a draw, with Trollhättan securing a dramatic 93rd-minute penalty, converted by William Jensen, to snatch a late point away at Eskilsminne. They had initially taken the lead in the game but found themselves trailing late on before the penalty salvaged a point. While the late equaliser was a positive, it further underscores the issues they have had in maintaining leads and finishing games strong.
Just last weekend, IFK Skövde thought their season was turning a corner when they managed to pick up seven points in two weeks. Their fans and manager likely believed this run would kickstart their season after just nine games. However, two games later, things are looking even bleaker than before, following two consecutive defeats. One of those losses was an absolute humiliation, with a staggering 11-0 defeat to second place in the league. Tuesday’s clash will be all about resetting and getting back to basics as IFK Skövde look to fight their way out of the bottom three, with this being a very winnable match for them. A win would give them a much-needed boost and a chance to turn their season around.
Predicted Line Up (4-4-2): Sundelius; Sonntag, Lindgren, Marigliano; Mama, Gerhardsson, Olsson, Yonakhir; Bunjaku, Salihovic
These two sides have only met three times in the last 10 years, with one of those encounters being a pre-season friendly. The last competitive meeting took place back in 2015, with the most recent clash ending in a 2-2 draw. Given the scarcity of their meetings, the head-to-head stats don't carry much weight in relation to Tuesday night's game, making this a fresh encounter where both teams will approach the match with little historical context to lean on.
With all of that said our team of betting experts reccommend that the best tip for this game is Half-Time Draw. The odds are currently unavailalble, but keep an eye on Highbet for the best odds.
(odds subject to change)
With both sides struggling this season, we think this could be a low-scoring game:
FC Trollhättan 1-1 IFK Skovde FK
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