Degerfors vs AIK Prediction: The home side to get a surprising win

The Sweden Allsvenskan match between Degerfors and AIK will take place at the Stora Valla on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Previews, possible starting 11, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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Degerfors endured yet another heavy defeat in their previous match, suffering a 1-6 thrashing at the hands of reigning champions Hacken. This marks the second occasion in the last three rounds where they have conceded six goals, highlighting their defensive struggles. Out of their eight games played so far, Degerfors has lost six, placing them under significant pressure. However, their home form offers a glimmer of hope as they have managed to win two out of four matches on their home turf, performing notably better in front of their own fans.

Following the humiliating defeat, the manager is expected to make significant changes to the team. The absence of five injured players, including veteran striker Djurdjic, has been strongly felt thus far. Additionally, the team has sorely missed the contributions of defender Granath and key playmaker Gravius, both of whom are currently sidelined due to injuries. There is a possibility that full-back Bouaizene, who is also nursing an injury, may be fit enough to participate in the upcoming match.

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AIK were unable to secure only their second victory of the season in their recent match, as they were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Goteborg. The silver lining in this result was that AIK managed to find the net twice, which has been a challenge for this season. With only six goals scored in eight games played, their struggle to find the back of the net has been evident.

Degerfors - Sondre Rossbach (GK), Oscar Wallin, Seid Korac, Abdelkarim Mammar, Elyas Bouzaiene, Damjan Pavlovic, Justin Salmon, Joseph-Claude Gyau, Rasmus Örqvist, Dijan Vukojevic, Diego Campos.

AIK - Kristoffer Nordfeldt (GK), Robin Tihi, Alexander Milosevic, Jetmir Haliti, Rui Modesto, Abdussalam Magashy, Aboubakar Keita, Bilal Hussein, Erick Otieno, Omar Faraj, John Guidetti.

Given the difficulties faced by the visiting team, the home side is expected to emerge victorious. Degerfors have been in good form at home, losing just one of their last six league matches played on their own turf. Furthermore, in all of Degerfors' last three home games, both teams have managed to find the back of the net, indicating an open and attacking style of play. Additionally, in four out of Degerfors' last five league matches, there have been over 2.5 goals scored, suggesting an inclination towards high-scoring encounters. Considering these trends, it is reasonable to expect a continuation of these patterns in the upcoming match.

• BTTS for 1.73 odds
• W1 for 3.60 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.88 odds