Degerfors IF 2-0 Halmstad: result and AI prediction
Degerfors IF – Halmstad, Allsvenskan, Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Stora Valla
Degerfors IF is #14 in the table (16 pts) and Halmstad #16 (11 pts). Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Degerfors IF 4, draws 1, Halmstad 1. Their last meeting, on April 12, 2026, ended Halmstad 0-3 Degerfors IF. Absent for Degerfors IF: R. Dzabic, J. Pikkarainen.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
This is a relegation-pressure match between the league's bottom two, with Degerfors carrying the stronger recent head-to-head memory and home advantage. Halmstad's away struggles make their compact defensive plan and transition threat central to the contest. Degerfors have reshaped their squad late in the window and must manage the absence of Dzabic and Pikkarainen. Set-pieces, second balls and the first goal should dictate whether the game opens up or becomes a tense, low-margin battle.
Head-to-head analysis
Degerfors have had the better of several recent meetings, including a convincing away win in the reverse fixture. The wider recent series is not one-sided, however, and Halmstad did win on their previous visit to Stora Valla.
Injuries and absences
Dzabic's suspension removes a Degerfors midfield option, while Pikkarainen's knee injury limits defensive depth. Halmstad have no reported absences, giving them greater continuity in a match likely to be decided by duels and set-pieces.
Form (last 5)
Degerfors IF vs Halmstad stats
| Degerfors IF | Halmstad | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 19 | 19 |
| Goals scored | 17 | 13 |
| Goals conceded | 31 | 35 |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 2 |
Last meetings
- 2026-04-12Halmstad 0-3 Degerfors IF
- 2025-10-20Degerfors IF 0-1 Halmstad
- 2025-03-30Halmstad 0-5 Degerfors IF
- 2023-10-07Halmstad 0-0 Degerfors IF
- 2023-04-08Degerfors IF 3-1 Halmstad
- 2021-10-16Degerfors IF 2-1 Halmstad
Unavailable players
Degerfors IF
R. Dzabic, J. Pikkarainen
Halmstad
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Degerfors IF
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