Kalmar v Halmstads BK (Allsvenskan)Kalmar destroyed Gefle in their last match, to continue their march towards the Allsvenskan title. A quick turn around sees them face an average Halmstads side, back on home turf. Wastå will line up in goals, but there are a couple worries in defence. Sorin has not recovered from his injury in time and will miss out. Petter Lennartsson is also out, but he would only have made the bench at best. Patrik Rosengren is the big concern at the moment. He limped off during the first half of the Gefle match and will definitely not make the game., Lantz will probably come in to partner Lindberg in the centre. Larsson will continue to deputise at right back, with Eklund in his usual spot on the other side. Rydström is now back to full fitness and he will anchor the midfield. Like Rosengren, Rasmus Elm was substituted early in the last match and he has failed a late fitness test. Lasse Johansson is poised to take his place and Viktor Elm will complete the midfield trio. Up front there are no such worries as the near prolific threesome of David Elm, Cesar Santin and Patrik Ingelsten line up together once again. All three got on the scoresheet against Gefle and are vital to the Kalmar cause. Kalmar will be looking to take all three points against a distinctly average Halmstads side and keep their place at the summit of the league.
Halmstads were disappointing in their last match against an understrength Hammarby side and will be looking for a better performance against Kalmar. Bahne will expect to line up in goals again, although Sahlman is pushing him hard for a starting berth. In defence, Zvirgzdauskas was dropped for the last game and he could come back into the side, although Larsson should keep his place. Jönsson will definitely start, as will Rosen and Johansson. With Fribock having departed, Halmstads are looking less creative in the midfield. Westerberg played on the right last time, but coach Janne Andersson may opt for Prent this time around. On the other wing, Olsson put in a good shift last time out and will keep his place on the left. Sebastian Johansson could come back into the centre alongside namesake Andreas, although Raskaj did nothing wrong against Hammarby and may well be given another chance. Up front, Anselmo was red carded against Hammarby, so will sit this one out. Ajsel and Emir Kujovic are the favourites to play, but Arvidsson may also come into the reckoning. Halmstads will be looking to get a decent result against the league leaders, as they attempt to save a faltering season.
In their last 7 meetings, Kalmar recorded 5W-0D-2L. BF Index recorded on EC2WIN.com at 11:30 on Saturday is 63/15/22, indicates most monies are betted on the Home Win. According to the historical data in this season, Kalmar recorded 2W-1D-2L when the BF Index above 60 at Home. The win rate is just 40%. Kelly Index 0.07/0.10/0.21 indicates major bookmakers rate the Home Win is the most likely result. But, AH Index -7% highly supports the Underdog. As a summary, bet on the Away Team in the Asian Handicap Market would be a good choice.
Pick: Halmstads BK (+1.0)
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