Degerfors — Hammarby : Match Preview and Prediction for November 03,2025

Degerfors’ Recent Form and Survival Hopes

Degerfors has dramatically activated their survival option towards the season’s end, securing victories in three of their last five matches. This surge has seen them climb significantly in the league standings. Currently, the Red and Whites find themselves in the relegation zone solely due to an inferior goal difference, amidst a fierce battle with Osters, whom Solberg’s squad recently defeated in a crucial 2-1 fixture vital for avoiding relegation.

Key Match Details and Team Absences

On their opponent’s pitch, Degerfors secured a victory in the 93rd minute, thanks to a goal from Barsoum when the score was level. While their goal difference is four goals worse than Osters, the Red and Whites are now hosting a strong, yet unmotivated, opponent at home, a situation they could potentially exploit. For the match against Hammarby, the hosts will be without Girmay due to suspension and Salifu due to injury, while Lindell’s participation remains doubtful.

Hammarby’s Secured Position

The White and Greens have successfully settled their runner-up position for this season, as GAIS, trailing by six points and sitting in third place with only one game remaining in the championship, cannot mathematically catch them. Six points for a win are simply not awarded anywhere at this stage.

Recent Performance and Strategic Shifts

“Bajen” secured their second-place standing in the previous round, almost crushing Malmo on their home turf with a commanding 3-1 victory, leading 3-0 by halftime. The former champions managed to pull one goal back, but after their Europa League match against Zagreb, Mravac’s squad appeared exhausted, a weakness the Stockholm team skillfully exploited.

Team Motivation and Absences

With their primary objective achieved – qualification for European competitions – it now makes complete sense for Kim Hellberg to utilize rotation and give more playing time to players who have featured sparingly throughout the season. Against Degerfors, the capital team will be without Colländer.