IFK Goteborg vs Orebro SK Predictions

This Saturday’s clash in Sweden’s Allsvenskan feature’s one of the division’s form teams. Goteborg have certainly been the most improved team so far this season having finished 11th last term. They are currently flying high in 2nd and hopeful of keeping their impressive streak going against Orebro who are languishing in the bottom six.

Goteborg come into this one following a derby victory over city rivals Hacken. That would have tasted sweet for their fans as Goteborg have fallen behind their historically smaller neighbours in recent years but Goteborg’s fine start this time around suggests the tide may be turning again. They are unbeaten in 8 matches heading into this Saturday’s clash.

They are the firm favourites to beat Orebro having actually finished two places below them last term. Orebro have had a curious season so far and they come into this game having lost their last 3 at home but won their last 2 away. That includes a 3-1 success at Ostersunds but they couldn’t back that up last time out as they slipped to a disappointing 2-0 defeat at home to fellow strugglers Sirius.

Orebro’s tendency to put in a performance on the road makes Goteborg seem a little short for the victory here and adds an element of unpredictability to this game. However, backing there to be goals looks like a decent plan. This fixture certainly has a history when it comes to that, with the last 6 meetings between the clubs averaging 4.5 goals per game.

73% of Goteborg games so far this season in the Allsvenskan have also produced over 2.5 goals. They’ve offered a much greater threat in the attacking third this term and while their last two home matches ended 0-0, those were both against strong sides where there was much less onus on them to dictate the play.

This should be a very different kind of game and it’s more likely to go the way of their other matches this term. 64% of Orebro matches have also produced over 2.5 goals and they average 1.6 goals per game on the road, which is an impressive record for a struggling team.

Overall backing Over 2.5 Goals could be worth a punt here. The hosts look the stronger team though and going for a 2-1 Goteborg Win appeals in the Correct Score market.