Degerfors IF vs Kalmar FF Prediction – 19 October 2026
Degerfors IF vs Kalmar FF prediction for the Allsvenskan match on Monday, 19 October 2026: our tip is Degerfors IF to win (1), 2.81 odd. Below you find the recent form, head-to-head record and the key numbers behind it. More games: best tip today.
Allsvenskan
Degerfors IF
Kalmar FFBoth sides are fighting to escape the bottom half of Allsvenskan, but their recent form tells very different stories. Degerfors have shown mixed results with a win in their last five, while Kalmar arrive in crisis form—winless in their last four and without a goal in that stretch.
Degerfors IF vs Kalmar FF Prediction & Tip
Degerfors IF vs Kalmar FF prediction: Degerfors IF to win (1), 2.81 odd
Match outlook: Degerfors IF to win · Confidence: Medium
Under 2.5 goals looks more likely than not (both teams together average 1.8 goals per match in recent games).
Degerfors IF took 5 of a possible 15 points in their last 5 matches (4 scored, 5 conceded); Kalmar FF took 1 of 12 (0 scored, 7 conceded). In their last 5 meetings Degerfors IF won 1, Kalmar FF won 4 and 0 ended level.
Form-based outlook from each side’s last matches and their head-to-head record. It is a statistical lean, not a guarantee and not betting advice.
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See Best Tip TodayKey Factors
Kalmar's severe recent collapse: 0 goals in last 4 games, 1 point from 4 matches
Degerfors' mixed but superior form: 1 win in last 5 with 5 points vs Kalmar's 1 point
Kalmar's historical edge: 4 wins from 5 head-to-head meetings, though form has deteriorated since
Standings race: just 1 point separates 13th-placed Degerfors from 14th-placed Kalmar
Degerfors' home record this season: slightly better defensive stability at Stora Valla
Allsvenskan's bottom-half battle
This is a Round 24 fixture in Sweden's top division between two sides fighting relegation concerns. Degerfors sit 13th with 20 points from 11 matches, while Kalmar are 14th with 19 points from 12 matches—a single point separates them. Both teams are in the lower reaches of the table and will view this as a critical opportunity to gain ground on their rivals.
Where they stand
Degerfors occupy 13th place with 20 points, posting a record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses from 11 outings. Kalmar are one place below in 14th, having accumulated 19 points from 12 matches with 0 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses. The gap is minimal, making every point crucial in this part of the table.
| Team | Rank | Points | P | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degerfors IF | 13 | 20 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Kalmar FF | 14 | 19 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
Contrasting trajectories in the final stretch
Degerfors show mixed but resilient form across their last five matches, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses yielding 5 points. They've scored 4 goals and conceded 5 in that sample. Kalmar's recent record is far grimmer: across their last four games they have 1 draw and 3 losses for just 1 point, and crucially, they have not scored a single goal in that stretch while leaking 7. This offensive drought is a defining weakness heading into this fixture.
Kalmar's historical dominance meets current crisis
The head-to-head record strongly favours Kalmar, who have won 4 of the 5 meetings between these sides. Degerfors' sole victory came 2-1 at home in July 2022. Most recently, Kalmar won 2-1 at home in May 2026, and before that won 3-1 away at Degerfors in October 2023. However, that historical edge must be weighed against Kalmar's current plight—they arrive goalless in four consecutive matches, a stark contrast to their previous pattern of beating Degerfors.
Home advantage meets offensive crisis
Degerfors' mixed recent form and home venue offer a foundation, but Kalmar's complete lack of goals in their last four outings is the dominant story here. While Kalmar's historical record (4 wins in 5 meetings) would normally command respect, their current inability to score—combined with Degerfors' slightly more positive recent momentum—creates a stark contrast. Degerfors have at least found the back of the net 4 times in their last five, whereas Kalmar have been repeatedly shut out. The standings gap is negligible and both need the points, but Kalmar's attacking paralysis is a critical vulnerability that Degerfors' defence, though leaky, should be equipped to exploit. This is the kind of fixture where form can override history.
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