Kalmar vs Djurgården prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 7, 2026
In the 20th round of the Swedish Allsvenskan on September 7, 2026, Kalmar will face Djurgården. Both sides need to secure victory, although their objectives for the season are different.
Kalmar vs Djurgården team news and expert analysis
The Kalmar-based club finished second in Superettan in 2025. After returning to the top flight, they are now fighting to stay there, but they have lost half of their matches. That included their latest outing against Halmstad, which ended in a 0-1 defeat.
The Stockholm-based side finished fifth in the final standings last season with 49 points, which was not enough to return to European competition. They have improved this time around, winning half of their matches. They have also beaten Mjällby in each of their last two encounters.
The newcomers are currently averaging 1.11 goals scored and 1.53 conceded per match. The capital club, meanwhile, are scoring 2.26 goals per game while conceding an average of one.
Head to Head matches: Kalmar vs Djurgården
Djurgården have won half of their last six encounters, suffering two defeats.
The visitors are quite understandably considered favourites in this matchup. Their opponents are particularly weak, while Djurgården themselves are performing fairly well. Therefore, we expect them to collect the maximum possible here once again and believe they can secure another victory (odds – 1.79).
Kalmar vs Djurgården: key statistics and trends
- Kalmar have won two of their last five matches
- 47% of Kalmar's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 2.63 goals per game
- Djurgården have won their last two matches
- 42% of Djurgården's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.26 goals per game
Kalmar vs Djurgården: Possible starting lineups
Kalmar play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Brolin - Överby, Almqvist, Sætra, Larsson - Sago, Gojani, Shurak, Rosenqvist - Magashi, Hallberg
Djurgården play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Rinne - Johansson, Une-Larsson, Tenho, Stolt - Siltanen, Svensson - Okkels, Hegland, Aslund - Lien
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's position in the Swedish Allsvenskan standings