Kristianstads DFF (W)

vs

IFK Norrkoping (W)

Predictions & Betting Tips

Kristianstads DFF (W) have title credentials in early stages

Kristianstads DFF (W) will be looking to build on an impressive start to the Damallsvenskan season when they play host to IFK Norrkoping (W) on Saturday. Nik Chamberlain’s side have won 4 of their last 5 games in all competitions, losing just once, and sit 2nd in the table with 9 points from 4 matches. They beat Vaxjo (W) 1-0 at home before thrashing Djurgardens IF FF (W) by 4-1 and, although they were pushed by Brommapojkarna (W) last weekend, the 3-2 defeat away was a creditable result. Chamberlain’s team have a 4-4-2 formation with a lot of emphasis on wing play and two strikers, but they also apply a high press and like to hurt teams early in the match. IFK Norrkoping (W) have had a poor start to the campaign, lying 12th in the Damallsvenskan after taking just 2 points from their 4 games. Stellan Karlsson’s side have drawn 1-1 at Djurgardens IF FF (W) and at home to Malmo FF (W), but were also beaten 2-0 in their own backyard by Eskilstuna United (W). For our Kristianstads DFF (W) vs IFK Norrkoping (W) prediction, it's worth noting that IFK Norrkoping (W) have been inconsistent so far, winning 1, drawing 2 and losing 2 of their previous 5 fixtures. Karlsson sets up his side to be compact and disciplined and they like to play a 4-2-3-1 system, where they balance the midfield and have enough structure to play quick and controlled transitions.

Hosts have momentum to edge it

In the last 3 meetings between these two in the Damallsvenskan, IFK Norrkoping (W) have beaten Kristianstads DFF (W) twice and lost once, but we feel the momentum and quality of the hosts could see them edge out this one. The most recent of the 3 contests, won 1-0 by IFK Norrkoping (W) away from home, was six months ago. This Kristianstads DFF (W) vs IFK Norrkoping (W) preview highlights the potential for an exciting contest. We’ll back Chamberlain’s charges, who are undefeated at home in the current Damallsvenskan season, to make the most of their home advantage and secure the win. The home side are being backed at 2.16, which we feel is a fair odds given the visitors have drawn a game on the road this season. According to our Kristianstads DFF (W) vs IFK Norrkoping (W) prediction, Kristianstads DFF (W) have been much more attacking and should have enough about them to win this, with Lif Boama in a hot streak after bagging 4 goals in 4 Damallsvenskan fixtures. Norrkoping’s best player is probably Emma Engstroem, who has 1 goal in 4 games, but midfielder Paula Klingspor, who has 1 assist, brings plenty of creativity to the team and is the type to spot a through ball. For those looking for Kristianstads DFF (W) vs IFK Norrkoping (W) betting tips, there will be a battle of mentality here, with Karlsson’s disciplined players looking to keep things in front and Kristianstads looking to overrun them, so this should be a fascinating match-up with the home team expected to win.