The Allsvenskan action continues this weekend with a compelling clash between Djurgarden and Degerfors, set to take place at the 3Arena on Sunday, July 6, 2025. This Round 14 fixture carries more weight than just three points—it’s a tale of two struggling teams, each desperate for redemption and momentum as the season enters a crucial phase.
Djurgarden, aiming to find consistency in a stop-start campaign, host a Degerfors side battling at the bottom end of the table. While the hosts have struggled to convert chances into goals, Degerfors’ issues are rooted in defensive frailties. The contrast sets the stage for an intriguing contest between a misfiring attack and a leaky defense.
Match Preview
- Fixture: Djurgarden vs Degerfors
- Competition: Swedish Allsvenskan – Round 14
- Venue: 3Arena, Stockholm
- Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025
- Kick-off Time: TBA
Djurgarden
Djurgarden’s 2025 campaign has been underwhelming, with just four wins in 13 matches, accompanied by five defeats and four draws. With 16 points, they currently occupy 8th place in the standings, far below their expected standards. Their most recent outing ended in a 1-1 home draw with IFK Norrkoping, where they failed to hold onto a first-half lead.
Manager Jani Honkavaara has been under pressure as his side has gone winless in five of their last six matches. Their last league victory came back on May 29, a narrow 1-0 win over Brommapojkarna. Offensively, Djurgarden have been wasteful, scoring only three goals in their last five matches, despite creating 1.79 xG and registering 17 box entries in their most recent game.
Even on home soil, Djurgarden haven’t found joy lately—they haven’t won any of their last five matches at the 3Arena, registering three draws and two losses.
Top Contributors:
- Tobias Gulliksen – 2 goals, 3 assists
- August Priske – 2 goals
- Tokmac Nguen – 1 goal
Degerfors
If Djurgarden are in a slump, Degerfors are in a free fall. Their 3-0 loss to Brommapojkarna in the last round summed up their recent form—four consecutive defeats, with nine goals conceded and just two scored.
Sitting 13th on the table, they are level on 13 points with Halmstad, Brommapojkarna, and Sirius, only staying out of the bottom two on goal difference. Defensively, they have the second-worst record in the league, having allowed 25 goals in 13 matches.
The side managed by William Lundin has a troubling away record, particularly against Djurgarden. They’ve lost each of their last five visits to the 3Arena and have conceded an average of 3.83 total goals per game on the road this season.
Top Contributors:
- Marcus Rafferty – 3 goals
- Leon Hien & Elias Pihlstroem – 2 goals each
- Sebastian Ohlsson – 2 assists
Djurgarden vs Degerfors Odds
In the last 13 encounters between these two sides, Djurgarden have asserted dominance with 8 wins, while Degerfors have managed 4 victories, and just 1 draw has been recorded.
What’s more telling is the trend: the home team has won in each of their last six meetings, with Djurgarden coming out on top in four of those. Their most recent two meetings were won by Djurgarden by an aggregate scoreline of 7-1.
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Key Stats & Trends
- Degerfors have failed to keep a clean sheet in 17 of their last 20 matches.
- Djurgarden average 0.8 goals from 3.9 shots on target in their last 10 league games.
- Djurgarden have not scored more than one goal in a game across their last six matches.
- Nine of the previous ten encounters between these two sides have featured at least three goals.2/2
- During the same period, Degerfors have allowed an average of 2.3 goals per game.
Djurgarden’s Tactical Strengths
- They control possession (averaging 55.5%) and create multiple chances, but lack end-product.
- Most of their danger comes from wide areas, with players like Gulliksen pulling strings.
Degerfors’ Tactical Weaknesses
- A porous defense that’s easily exposed by quick transitions.
- Often concede space between the midfield and backline, allowing opposition to dominate central areas.
Pre-Game Odds
Bookmaker Odds:
- Djurgarden Win: 1.55 (64.5%)
- Draw: 3.80 (26.3%)
- Degerfors Win: 4.80 (20.8%)
Djurgarden are firm favorites here, backed heavily by the bookmakers due to Degerfors’ terrible away record and their own historical dominance in this fixture.
Djurgarden vs Degerfors Prediction
Djurgarden’s recent lack of goals is a concern, but against Degerfors’ shaky backline, they should be able to find the net multiple times. Degerfors may sneak a goal, given Djurgarden’s vulnerabilities, but the hosts should have enough quality to claim all three points.
Best Betting Tips
- Match Result: Djurgarden to Win
– They’ve won 8 of the last 13 meetings and are facing one of the worst defenses in the league. - Total Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
– 9 of the last 10 encounters between these teams saw at least three goals. - Both Teams to Score: Yes
– Despite suffering defeats, Degerfors have managed to find the net in five of their previous seven clashes with Djurgarden. - Alternative Bet: Degerfors +1 Handicap
– With odds around 1.83, there’s value if you believe Degerfors will keep things tighter.
Player to Watch
The 21-year-old winger has quietly been Djurgarden’s standout performer. With 2 goals and 3 assists in a struggling attack, his creativity and work rate have kept the team competitive. Expect him to play a central role in Sunday’s fixture, especially against a vulnerable Degerfors defense.
This weekend’s Djurgarden vs Degerfors match is more than just another Allsvenskan fixture—it’s a battle of two underperforming teams trying to salvage their seasons. While Djurgarden aim to re-enter the top half, Degerfors are simply fighting to survive.
The hosts should use their superior structure and home advantage to dominate possession and create clear-cut chances. Meanwhile, the visitors will need a near-perfect performance to avoid extending their losing streak.
