GAIS – Malmoe

In Gothenburg both opponents will not be distinguished by goals

Before the meeting in Gothenburg, the rivals are in diametrically different moods. Despite the fact that GAIS and Malmö are neighbours in the standings, the clubs' current results are viewed differently. The Gothenburg club are approaching the game with the reigning champions after a convincing derby victory. And the current standings are similar to the one in which GAIS finished last year's Allsvenskan. In other words, everything is going according to plan for Fredrik Holmberg's charges. As for Malmo, they are in for a disaster. The Swedish champion started the new season as the league's sole favourites. However, instead of fighting for the third consecutive title, Malmo is trying to stay in the saddle. Almost at the equator of the season, the Sky Blue are eight points behind the leader. Actually, the club's fans were looking forward to the June break in the Allsvenskan, hoping for positive changes in the game of the team, which has the most expensive squad in the division. In this regard, the last round, in which Malmö travelled to Hellevik to face leading Mjølby, was eagerly anticipated. There, we could have expected to close the gap to first place by a valuable three points. However, Malmö ended up drawing with their rival and went home in a frustrated mood. Bookmakers have not identified any favourites for the upcoming encounter, offering the same odds on the rivals. GAIS will take to the field of their stadium not only with a victory over Hecken under their belt, but also with a three-match winning streak, as well as a six-match unbeaten streak. The last time GAIS scored exactly two months ago in Buros, where they lost to Elfsborg, the last time they didn't score at home was in the first round meeting against AIK. It's hard to believe that Malmo, who are in such good form, won't concede in Gothenburg. The Sky Blue have already lost in this city this season. The opponent then was a club of the same name, which is weaker than the current GAIS. The national champion's attack is not in the best situation right now, but Malmo players need to go all out to improve the tournament situation. We bet that the match will be highly competitive and mutually productive.