- AIK are unbeaten in nine of their last ten games against Djurgardens IF in all competitions (Won 8, Drawn 1).
- AIK are undefeated in the Allsvenskan this season (Won 5, Drawn 3) at the Strawberry Arena.
- Djurgardens IF are winless in their last twelve visits to the Strawberry Arena, Allsvenskan (Lost 8, Drawn 3).
Betting on the blue and gold
AIK are rightful favorites to win the Stockholm derby against Djurgardens IF at Strawberry Arena in the Allsvenskan on Sunday, but there is a case to be made that the game may be closer than the early AIK vs Djurgardens IF odds suggest.
Henning Berg’s side are a pragmatic outfit, disciplined in the defensive third, who will set up to frustrate their visitors by keeping their block compact and their shape intact on the day. The Norwegian boss is a highly accomplished coach who can get his team organized, make them tough to break down and dictate the tempo of the match with his instructions. That should suit the situation well ahead of a pressure match where there is more than just three points and bragging rights at stake in this AIK vs Djurgardens IF prediction.
Djurgardens IF are in eighth place in the Allsvenskan after 18 games, seven wins, six defeats and five draws, giving them 26 points in total. They have been inconsistent this term and that’s cost them ground in the battle for European places, so this game could have serious consequences on the progress of both clubs in our AIK vs Djurgardens IF prediction.
Derby day delight
Kim Bergstrand’s team play an entertaining brand of soccer, attacking with purpose, playing out from the back and pressing high to force their opponents into making mistakes.
This AIK vs Djurgardens IF preview will note that the ball is in their half for large periods as they look to stretch their opposition and play in wide areas to create chances, but they have not found a way to unlock the top teams at home.
Djurgardens IF’s record against AIK at Strawberry Arena is woeful and, even though the hosts have not been quite as dominant this year, we still have them to edge a classic derby match in this AIK vs Djurgardens IF prediction.
The bookies are with us on that, offering AIK at 2.63, Djurgardens IF at 2.76 and the draw at 3.3 – and that is a good starting point for our selections because they show the odds makers rate the two teams closely. As part of our AIK vs Djurgardens IF betting tips, it’s important to note the value in the lines provided.
But we must remember the historical dominance AIK have in this fixture with Djurgardens IF winning only 12 and drawing 16 of the last 51 meetings, with AIK winning 23.
Omar Faraj and Tokmac Nguen are danger men
Faraj is the biggest threat on either side, having bagged five goals in a single match earlier this year and we’re siding with him to make the difference in another big game against their cross-city rivals.
Djurgardens IF have their own hat-trick hero from July 6th, when Tokmac Nguen hit a hat-trick against Degerfors IF and he will be vital to their success in this match-up.
Both sides are defensively solid and we’re anticipating another low-scoring game that falls under 2.5 goals.
