- IK Uppsala (W) has drawn their last two matches, showing grit but lacking sharpness.
- IK Uppsala (W) has never beaten Vittsjo GIK (W) at home.
- Vittsjo GIK (W) has lost both of their Damallsvenskan away matches, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match.
Uppsala and Vittsjo to share the points in a gritty battle
IK Uppsala (W) are 13th in Damallsvenskan having picked up two points from three games, while Vittsjo GIK (W) are 10th having accumulated three points from four games.
This IK Uppsala (W) vs Vittsjo GIK (W) preview represents an opportunity for the newly promoted hosts to make a mark as well as a chance for Vittsjo GIK (W) to show that they can attack as a cohesive unit and that they have squad depth.
The two teams employ contrasting styles with Julius Brekkan’s IK Uppsala (W) set up in a compact, disciplined block of 11 players that are high-intensity and set-piece specialists.
Their aim will be to frustrate their opponents by maintaining a compact unit and then attacking on the counter, where they will look to exploit the gaps in the defense that are created during transitions.
Brekkan is blessed with a number of talented players and the likes of Aelvali Lindstroem, who has 1 assist in Damallsvenskan, can provide the spark in the middle third.
Amanda Sundstroem leads the line for Uppsala and she is their top scorer with 1 goal in 3 games. Klara Folkesson has been their main source of goals of late, however, having scored 3 of their last 5 goals.
Mladen Blagojevic sets up Vittsjo GIK (W) to play a high-tempo, wide game with an emphasis on pressing and winning the ball back early. His team like to get forward and try to stretch the game, which suits the abilities of their players.
Daniela Galic is their current top scorer in the Damallsvenskan with 1 goal from 4 matches and is the focal point of their attack, while Anna Haddock, who has 1 assist this term, brings a touch of creativity to their attack.
The IK Uppsala (W) vs Vittsjo GIK (W) prediction is complicated by Vittsjo GIK (W) having had a problem with consistency of late, losing four of their previous five games before beating AIK (W) 1-0 last time out.
With IK Uppsala (W) and Vittsjo GIK (W) having their respective priorities for the match this should be a close contest and our IK Uppsala (W) vs Vittsjo GIK (W) prediction is to go with the draw in this fixture.
Both teams like to play a tight game and the clash of the host’s defensive block and the visitor’s pressing and width will be an intriguing game of chess where we don’t envisage either team having many clear chances.
Additionally, the best IK Uppsala (W) vs Vittsjo GIK (W) betting tips suggest looking at the draw as a strong outcome, as the odds of 3.35 on the draw are a bit rich, but this game really is an even affair.
