- Team form: Eskilstuna United (W) are struggling at home recently, losing each of their last 2 and failing to score in both games.
- Away form: Malmo FF (W) have struggled away from home this season, with 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss.
- Home record: Eskilstuna United (W) have won 2 and lost 2 at home in the Damallsvenskan 2026 season, averaging just 0.75 goals per game.
Two contrasting styles in Damallsvenskan 2026
League table and recent results
Eskilstuna United (W) and Malmo FF (W) sit in the early-season Damallsvenskan table, with hosts Eskilstuna 6th with 13 points from 8 games, and Malmo FF (W) 4th with 14 points from the same 8 fixtures. Malmo FF (W) enter this match on the back of a confident 3-0 home win over Vaexjoe and a 2-2 draw away to AIK.
Form and motivation
Both teams come into this match with the same recent form of 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 5 games, but this weekend's clash may mean more to Malmo FF (W) than Eskilstuna United (W). The hosts will be happy if they can start to consolidate their status as a Damallsvenskan team after their promotion last year, whereas Malmo FF (W) are more likely to have title aspirations.
Malmo FF (W) should have the creative edge
The contrast in playing style between these two sides should make for an interesting matchup on Saturday, with Eskilstuna United (W) preferring to set up in a compact, organised defensive structure and look to frustrate opponents, then hit on the break or from set-pieces. Rickard Johansson has implemented this style since taking the role in January 2025, and while they may not score a lot, they should remain compact and organised enough to keep things competitive in most matches.
Malmo FF (W) adopt a much more high-tempo, proactive style, with Jonas Valfridsson's side preferring to press, maintain possession and use the creative spark of a No.10 to create chances.
We expect Malmo FF (W) superior quality up front and in central areas to be the deciding factor in this game, as Valfridsson's team should be able to open Eskilstuna up and secure the win. 1.42 is a big favorite for an away win, but we're backing that in the hope that Malmo FF (W) can secure the result to keep their title hopes alive.
- Nathalie Hoff Persson has already racked up 5 assists in 8 games for Malmo FF (W) this season, and Izzy D'Aquila is always a threat in the box, with 4 league goals from 8 games so far in 2026.
- Anna Sutter leads Eskilstuna United (W) in scoring with 1 goal from 6 appearances, and their lack of creative quality in the attacking third is likely to be exposed by Malmo FF (W) here.
