- Head-to-head: Sandvikens IF have a record of (W2, L1) in their last three head-to-heads with IK Brage Borlange. Sandvikens IF have won two consecutive matches, scoring eight times in their last five games. IK Brage Borlange are without a win in their last five Superettan matches (D3, L2), drawing their last two matches 2-2.
A stylistic clash in Sandviken
Sandvikens IF have made a slow start to their Superettan 2026 campaign and currently sit 11th in the division (W2, D6, L3), one point shy of tenth place. The hosts made a managerial change earlier in the campaign, with Baran Coskun beginning the 2026 season as coach before being replaced by interim coach Elias Gärdh in late May.
Gärdh has so far delivered two wins from two games since taking charge of the club, with Sandvikens IF's 4-2 home victory over Falkenbergs FF followed by a 3-0 victory at GIF Sundsvall. Gärdh has been able to maintain the foundations of Coskun's possession-based, tempo-controlled style of play, but he's likely to make the most of his set-piece expertise and pragmatism on Sunday, to increase his team's chances of victory against IK Brage Borlange.
A new look Brage side
Tactical approach:
Visiting Brage have been a completely different prospect this season, with head coach Anders Bååth-Sjöblom instilling a high-octane 4-3-5 system in his side, which involves high pressing and vertical football.
Current form:
Brage have struggled to get the wins this season and currently occupy tenth place, just one point ahead of Sandvikens. The visitors have drawn three of their last five matches, including back-to-back 2-2 draws.
Sandvikens can win a tight battle
With the hosts in fine form and Brage struggling to win, the odds of 2.21 on the home team certainly look generous for this game. Sandvikens IF have scored eight goals in their last five league games.
- Linus Tagesson has been the creative force behind Sandvikens IF's build-up play so far this term, providing five assists in the Superettan.
- He has been particularly effective in the last month, registering three assists in Sandvikens' last five outings.
- Christian Wagner has been a revelation for the club this term, scoring ten Superettan goals in just 11 appearances.
- He has scored four times in the host's last five, while Gustav Nordh leads the line for Brage with four goals in the same number of appearances.
- Anton Lundin has provided the majority of Brage's attacking threat in recent weeks, scoring two goals in their last five.
