Djurgården vs Malmö FF Prediction, Preview and Stats
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Tele2 Arena
Tomorrow - 5:00 PM
Allsvenskan
Djurgården
DJU
Malmö FF
MAL
KICKOFF :
Tomorrow - 5:00 PM
Round 3 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
Loading standings...
Sorry, standings could not be loaded right now.
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|
Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Apr 16
CONTEXT
Djurgården and Malmö FF prepare to face each other in an important Allsvenskan regular season match at Tele2 Arena. Currently sitting in second position, the home team holds a notable power score advantage over their opponents who occupy fifth place. Recent results have been positive for both sides, as Djurgården secured a victory against Kalmar in their last home appearance while Malmö FF triumphed over GAIS at home. Form records indicate consistent performances with the hosts achieving four wins, one draw and one loss from six matches. The visitors have managed three wins alongside two draws and one defeat in the same number of games. This fixture offers a chance for Djurgården to extend their strong start to the 2026 campaign against a resilient Malmö FF side eager to improve their league standing. Supporters anticipate a competitive display where tactical discipline will play a significant role.
TL;DR
-
Structural: Second-placed hosts carry a clear power advantage into the Tele2 Arena meeting with fifth-placed visitors.
-
Form: Djurgården hold a slight edge after four wins from six outings compared to Malmö FF securing three victories.
-
Squad: Both lineups enter refreshed from recent successes with no significant disruptions reported across either group.
-
Efficiency: Hosts display marginally superior execution across key metrics while visitors maintain competitive standards.
-
Transition: Rapid shifts from defence into attack stand poised to create openings for whichever side seizes the initiative.
-
Set pieces: Low confidence data suggests standard routines will matter yet without detailed insights into conversion rates.
-
xVariable: Unpredictable in-game adaptations and individual moments could ultimately tilt the balance either way.
-
Market: Djurgården 41.2% (Δ+0%) | Draw 28% (Δ+0%) | Malmö FF 30.8% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25
vs Team A
Feb 1
vs Team B
Feb 8
vs Team C
J. Honkavaara
VS
M. Ramírez
2.17
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.83
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Kalmar
Rank:
W
GAIS
Rank:
W
Öster
Rank:
W
IFK Göteborg
Rank:
D
Värnamo
Rank:
W
GAIS
Rank:
L
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
GAIS
Rank:
W
Örgryte
Rank:
D
GAIS
Rank:
W
Häcken
Rank:
D
Hammarby
Rank:
L
Norrköping
Rank:
W
18
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
18 - 7 - 17
17
No sidelined player data available.
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Djurgården
41.2%
Draw
28%
Malmö FF
30.8%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
22.96
19.01
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Djurgården
Malmö FF
Power Score
22.96
19.01
League Position
2
5
Global Rank
-
-
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
–
vs
Djurgården
—
Opponent-weighted form score
Malmö FF
—
Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Djurgården Malmö FF
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 42 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Djurgården
DJU
Home
42
matches
Malmö FF
MAL
Away
Match Record
18
Wins
17
7
Draws
7
17
Losses
18
Goals
57
Goals Scored
49
49
Goals Conceded
57
+8
Goal Difference
-8
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-04-16T00:03:39+00:00
STARTING XI - EXPECTED
35 J. Rinne
24 M. Larsson
5 M. Tenho
3 L. Hien
21 M. Marques
20 M. Siltanen
14 H. Finndell
8 P. Åslund
16 B. Hegland
15 O. Fallenius
9 K. Lien
1 R. Olsen
25 G. Dal Toé Busanello
19 C. Rosler
18 P. Jansson
17 J. Larsen
24 O. Sjöstrand
47 T. Lundbergh
7 O. Rosengren
22 T. Ali
20 E. Botheim
29 S. Haksabanovic
General Information
Date & Time
Apr 17, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Tele2 Arena
Capacity
32000
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Fredrik Klitte
Simon Kristensson
Daniel Gustavsson
Erik Mattsson
Next Match
Djurgården
vs
Elfsborg
League: Allsvenskan
Kickoff: Wed, 22 Apr - 5:00 PM
Venue: Borås Arena
Malmö FF
vs
Sirius
League: Allsvenskan
Kickoff: Thu, 23 Apr - 5:00 PM
Venue: Malmö Stadion
Expected Lineup
Referee :
Fredrik Klitte
Manager ▼
J. Honkavaara
Coach
Starting XI ▼
35
Jacob Rinne
Goalkeeper
7.21 9
Kristian Strømland Lien
Centre Forward
7.55 3
Leon Hien
Left Back
6.92 21
Mikael Marques
Left Back
7.49 20
Matias Siltanen
Defensive Midfield
7.38 14
Hampus Finndell
Defensive Midfield
6.93 8
Patric Åslund
Right Wing
6.95 16
B. Hegland
Attacking Midfield
7.28 15
Oskar Fallenius
Left Wing
7.34 24
Max Larsson
Right Back
6.84 5
Miro Tenho
Right Back
7.23 Substitutes ▼
6
P. Langhoff
6.47 13
Daniel Stensson
6.87 17
Ahmed Saeed
6.43 4
Jacob Une Larsson
7.34 19
Jeppe Okkels
6.72 45
Filip Manojlović
6.96 22
Joel Asoro
6.67 27
Melvin Vucenovic Persson
6.5 37
Carl Selfvén
Referee :
Fredrik Klitte
Manager ▼
M. Ramírez
Coach
Starting XI ▼
1
Robin Olsen
Goalkeeper
7.42 24
Oscar Sjöstrand
Midfielder
7.15 22
Taha Ali
Midfielder
6.76 20
Erik Botheim
Attacker
7.26 29
Sead Haksabanovic
Attacker
6.97 19
Colin Rösler
Left Back
7.15 7
Otto Rosengren
Central Midfield
7.62 17
Jens Stryger Larsen
Right Back
6.86 47
Theodor Lundbergh
Central Midfield
6.84 18
Pontus Jansson
Right Back
7.2 25
Busanello
Left Back
6.78 Substitutes ▼
2
Johan Karlsson
6.67 27
Johan Dahlin
7.09 32
Daníel Gudjohnsen
7.03 37
Adrian Skogmar
6.42 23
N. Åstrand John
6.38 8
Arnór Sigurdsson
6.34 5
Andrej Djuric
6.24 40
Kenan Busuladzic
6.32 45
Anton Sebastian Höög
CONCLUSION
This matchup highlights Djurgården's edge in overall strength and current positioning within the league table. Malmö FF nevertheless remain capable of producing strong performances away from home as evidenced by their solid form. Key to the outcome will be how effectively each team manages transitions between phases of play and utilizes their squad depth. Although set piece information stays limited, such moments often swing results in closely matched games. Ultimately the home advantage combined with superior power scores points toward a favorable result for the leaders although nothing can be taken for granted in this competitive environment.