- Pitea IF (W) have won three, drawn one and lost only one of their last five matches.
- Djurgardens IF FF (W) have lost four and drawn one of their last five.
Blue and Gold hosts can outwit Blue and Yellow
Our Pitea IF (W) vs Djurgardens IF FF (W) prediction suggests that Pitea IF (W) have made a strong start to the season, sitting fourth in the table with 10 points from their first five games, but only a disciplined and tactical performance should get them through this week’s test against an out-of-sorts Djurgardens IF FF (W).
Blue and White have been the Damallsvenskan’s most consistent team so far, avoiding defeat in four of their five matches, but a recent home win over FC Rosengaard was followed by a defeat at AIK. Their home record is better than their results indicate, however, going unbeaten in their last two and averaging 1.67 goals scored and 1.33 conceded.
Fredrik Bernhardsson’s side have a distinct playing style that sets them apart from most of the top teams in Sweden and it is their tactical discipline and set-piece strength that have carried them this far since he took charge of the first team.
This Pitea IF (W) vs Djurgardens IF FF (W) prediction also takes into account how Blue and White prefer to play a patient, possession-based game in which the wings are used to create and they press only selectively. They have to be very disciplined to do this and it means they rarely have to chase the ball, so controlling the tempo is important. It’s a big ask to outgun the likes of the established teams in the division, but they look capable of outwitting a team like Djurgardens.
Visitors vulnerable at the back
The Pitea IF (W) vs Djurgardens IF FF (W) preview underlines how Blue and Red have made a disappointing start to the campaign with only four points from four games, leaving them in 10th place. Willie Kirk’s side have struggled to turn his emphasis on defensive structure and quick transition play into results of late, losing three straight games including a 3-0 loss to BK Haecken FF and a 1-0 away defeat at Vittsjoe GIK.
Djurgardens play with a bit more intensity than the hosts, trying to press the ball high up the field and looking for the counter-attack more than passing their way through teams. It’s a different approach to Pitea’s and whoever controls the midfield will usually win this clash.
Alexandra Hellekant has been a key player for Pitea and while she has only scored two goals in five Damallsvenskan matches this year, she has scored two of her team’s last five.
Urara Watanabe is the main threat for Djurgardens and while she has hit three goals in four league games, she has scored both of the team’s last two, but according to our Pitea IF (W) vs Djurgardens IF FF (W) prediction, we can’t back her to get the better of Pitea here.
For those interested in insights, our Pitea IF (W) vs Djurgardens IF FF (W) betting tips highlight that Djurgardens are struggling to make an impact this season and, with no win in their last three away games against Pitea, we’re backing the home side to win at 2.45 and continue their impressive run at home.
