This is ths first round of the (Svenska Cupen) Swedish Cup between IFK Lulea and IFK Umea, and It is clear that both teams will be very determined to win this tie in other to advance to the deepest of the tournament instead of playing the role of "lining up". Although, the both clubs are currently plying their trade in the Swedish 2nd Division, but however, it is the host IFK Lulea that is having an extremely impressive performance of recent, with them winning 6 out of their last 7 matches played in the Swedish 2nd Division. In addition, playing at home today at the Träningsset Akademi stadium will also boost the teams morale and confident of getting a positive result in the game against IFK Umea. On the other hand, the guest Umeaa is also in the same division with the host, but they are not as good compared to the host IFK Lulea who are currently in a blistering performance. So, with this, the guest IFK Umea will have to play with full focus and determination if at all they want to progress to the next round of the Svenska Cupen.

IFK LULEA

Welcoming the guest IFK Umea today at the Träningsset Akademi stadium will actually not be a very difficult game for the host due to the blistering form they are now, and also with the fact that they will be playing in front of their home fans which will absolutely give them a full advantage over IFK Umea. In their 3 previous encounter, IFK Lulea have managed to dominate the results, thereby defeating Umea without losing any points (100% win ratio). Not only that, the club has been having a very stable performance in recent games, with them winning all 5 of their previous matches in the league. The spirit of the team is currently on the high, and they clearly understand that today's cup game against IFK Umea is a favorable opportunity for them to book a ticket to the next round of the competition. Therefore, if the host can continue playing with the right abilities and positive vibes like they did in their previous matches, then the team will surely advance to the next round with a positive result.

IFK UMEA

IFK Umea will definitely have to give a certain respect to the host if they don't want to get bitter after the match ends. Temporarily, the club is also having a slight decent performance, but a 3 consecutive drawn games has hindered the teams progress in the league rankings, so this will partly affect the psychology of the players today against a team like IFK Lulea who are firing on all cylinders in their recent games. Not to mention, the guest having had to march to Lulea's stadium has proven to always be a nightmare for them, and with that in mind, if they can't keep their focus and time to control the ball well, then they will easily fall into the trap of the host. So Umea will have to play with more than 100% of their abilities if they do not want to leave with empty hands in this tie.

Ifk Umeå - Ifk Arvidsjaur Fk At Vildmannavallen, Umeå:Source

PRE-MATCH FACT

  • IFK Luleå have won their last 5 games.
  • IFK Luleå have gone over 2.5 goals in their last 5 games.
  • IFK Umeå have conceded over 0.5 goals in their last 4 games.
  • IFK Umeå have scored over 0.5 goals in their last 4 games

PREDICTION

For this match, the both teams will probably be fielding most of their key players so I'm expecting this to be a goal fest between the two clubs. The guest have conceded an average of 0.5 goals per match this season, and that with most of their prominent players on the pitch. So today they would likely concede more than a goal against a team like IFK Lulea who have managed to stay unbeaten in their last 5 matches.

PICK

  • Over 2.5 Total Goals @ Odd 1.45
  • IFK Lulea To Win @ Odd @ 1.56

NOTE: STAKE ONLY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE!!!