Djurgården vs AIK preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Tele2 Arena Sun, 16 Aug - 12:00 PM
Allsvenskan
DjurgårdenDJU
AIKAIK
KICKOFF : Sun, 16 Aug - 12:00 PM
Round 17 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the 2026 Allsvenskan regular season, Djurgården welcome AIK to the Tele2 Arena for a domestic league encounter. Djurgården sit third in the standings while AIK occupy fifth place, both teams operating within the same national competition structure. The home side carries a power score of 68.05, establishing a 6.7 point advantage over the visitors at 61.34. Form readings show AIK marginally ahead on 28.28 compared with Djurgården on 25.78. Limited efficiency and set piece metrics are available, with data marked as low confidence and reliant on proxy inputs. The fixture highlights contrasting league positions and modest power differentials between two established Allsvenskan clubs.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Djurgården occupy third place domestically while AIK sit fifth in the same league table.
  • Form: AIK register a form score of 28.28, narrowly ahead of Djurgården on 25.78.
  • Squad: Djurgården field the stronger squad according to a power score of 68.05.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not supplied within the current dataset.
  • Set pieces: Set piece indicators carry low confidence and rely on proxy data for both sides.
  • xVariable: Djurgården hold a 6.7 point power advantage over AIK.
  • Market: Baseline split: Djurgården 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | AIK 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Djurgården J. Honkavaara
J. Honkavaara
VS
AIK J. Riveiro
J. Riveiro
1.73
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.56
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Västerås SK Rank: 54 L
Västerås SK Rank: 56 W
Degerfors Rank: 48 W
Örgryte Rank: 43 D
Halmstad Rank: 47 W
Häcken Rank: 62 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Örgryte Rank: 47 W
Örgryte Rank: 46 L
Häcken Rank: 63 D
GAIS Rank: 63 W
Mjällby Rank: 67 W
IFK Göteborg Rank: 59 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
68.05
61.34
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Djurgården
AIK
Power Score
68.05
61.34
League Position
3
5
Global Rank
338
550

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Djurgården — Opponent-weighted form score
AIK — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Djurgården AIK

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Djurgården DJU Home
5 matches
AIK AIK Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
2
Draws
2
2
Losses
1
Goals
5
Goals Scored
7
7
Goals Conceded
5
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-12T00:28:21+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 16, 2026, 12:00 PM
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 17 · Regular Season
Stadium
Tele2 Arena
Capacity
32000
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

35
Jacob Rinne
Jacob Rinne Goalkeeper
7.25
9
Kristian Strømland Lien
Kristian Strømland Lien Centre Forward
7.4
14
Hampus Finndell
Hampus Finndell Defensive Midfield
6.93
18
Adam Ståhl
Adam Ståhl Right Back
6.68
20
Matias Siltanen
Matias Siltanen Defensive Midfield
7.12
15
Oskar Fallenius
Oskar Fallenius Left Wing
6.94
16
B. Hegland
B. Hegland Attacking Midfield
7.54
21
Mikael Marques
Mikael Marques Right Back
6.82
24
Max Larsson
Max Larsson Left Back
7.04
4
Jacob Une Larsson
Jacob Une Larsson Left Back
6.93
8
Patric Åslund
Patric Åslund Right Wing
7.01

Starting XI ▼

15
Kristoffer Nordfeldt
Kristoffer Nordfeldt Goalkeeper
6.92
9
Linus Carlstrand
Linus Carlstrand Attacker
7.86
29
Kevin Filling
Kevin Filling Centre Forward
6.77
11
Victor Gonçalves Andersson
Victor Gonçalves Andersson Attacker
6.58
8
Johan Hove
Johan Hove Central Midfield
7.02
3
Hervé Matthys
Hervé Matthys Right Back
6.74
19
Dino Besirovic
Dino Besirovic Central Midfield
6.95
34
Wilmer Olofsson
Wilmer Olofsson Left Back
6.57
5
Lukas Bergquist
Lukas Bergquist Left Back
6.63
17
Mads Thychosen
Mads Thychosen Right Back
6.7
18
Abdihakim Ali
Abdihakim Ali Central Midfield
6.74

CONCLUSION

Djurgården enter as the marginally stronger side on power metrics and league standing, yet AIK display a small form edge that could influence proceedings at the Tele2 Arena. With efficiency and set piece figures limited to low-confidence proxies, the contest may hinge on open-play execution and squad depth rather than specialised areas. The 6.7 point power differential suggests a competitive balance that rewards disciplined structure over the full ninety minutes. Both teams will look to exploit transitions while managing the absence of detailed xG breakdowns. Overall the match offers a measured domestic clash where positional discipline and squad quality stand as primary differentiators.