Twins from Stockholm enjoy sibling rivalry: AIK - Djurgården

This Swedish football derby is called Tvillingderbyt (The twin derby). It is between the two most successful clubs from Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. They are called twins because the two clubs were founded just three weeks apart in 1891. They first played each other in 1899. The rivalry is also found in ice hockey.

There haven't been much time to rest for the hosts, as they played a Europa League match only three days ago. This match was also played here at Friends Arena. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Djurgården have had more rest. That game was an away game at Celtic, so at least AIK are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!

This pitch has grass, which is not Djurgården's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on grass Djurgården have performed like this: Played 22 matches resulting in 14 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats with the goal stats 36-20 (scored/conceded). This is a match between teams from the same area, a local derby. The community is buzzing.

AIK form and stats

The home supporters can't complain about results here at Friends Arena as AIK have scored 15 goals to get 23 points from 11 games. The overall stats in the Allsvenskan are 7-2-2 (wins-draws-losses). We have seen two home losses in a row now for AIK, who are hoping that the phrase “third time lucky” applies to them.

The AIK crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 1-4 to Celtic here at Friends Arena in a Europa League match. A strong away win before that one, visiting Östersunds FK and winning 3-1.

AIK are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 15 goals in 11 attempts. From these home matches, AIK have conceded only 6 goals.

Djurgården form and stats

Djurgården, who have the fewest conceded goals (4) away in Allsvenskan, have an excellent away record in the Allsvenskan so far with 7-2-1 from 10 games. Things are running smoothly for Djurgården who hasn't tasted defeat in their last 14 matches, regardless of venue and tournament. Their last defeat was against AIK. Djurgården are enjoying a nice run from their away games now, having played eight in a row without losing.

Two travels in a row for Djurgården, whose manager K. Bergstrand could celebrate last time after the Allsvenskan win against Malmö FF. Prior to that result Djurgården won their away game at Akropolis in the Svenska Cupen. The scoreline was 2-1.

The travelling fans enjoy Djurgården's attacking play in away games, having scored 15 goals in 10 league matches away. Djurgården's manager K. Bergstrand has created a great defensive setup working very nicely in away games with only 4 conceded goals. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

These teams' last encounter with each other was the Djurgården - AIK 0-2 earlier this season. AIK-Djurgården H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: AIK 6 wins, Djurgården 1 win, 3 draws. 2 of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).

Top Goalscorers

T. Elyounoussi 10 goals / 1 assists

M. Buya Turay 10 goals / 2 assists

J. Ring 5 goals / 5 assists

AIK missing players

Djurgården missing players