Division 1: North preview: Can Umeå edge out victory against Sollentuna?

It's no vacation for neither Umeå nor Sollentuna as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

This pitch has artificial turf, which is not Sollentuna's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on artificial turf Sollentuna have performed like this: Played 21 matches resulting in 7 wins, 5 draws and 9 defeats with the goal stats 32-38 (scored/conceded).

Umeå form and stats

Umeå, who have the most points (18) at home in Division 1: North, have been very solid at home so far, with 18 points collected from 7 matches (6-0-1). This has contributed greatly to their 1st position in the league table. After failing to beat Akropolis here at Umeå Energi Arena SOL, Umeå has put together a very nice winning streak on their own turf with six wins in a row.

Umeå's previous game was a Division 1: North match also played at home, ending 2-1 versus Sollentuna. The home side are looking to build on that result. Preceding that game was the away draw at Sandviken that finished 0-0.

The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Umeå have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found five games) they have won 3 times, drawn 1 and lost 1.

Umeå can score goals in their home matches. After 7 matches they have found the net 15 times. Umeå's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 7 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Sollentuna form and stats

Sollentuna have only collected 6 points from their away games after 1-3-2 (6 played). With two straight losses from their last two away games, Sollentuna are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.

It might be tough going out on the road again for Sollentuna, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 1-2 versus Umeå. A home win before that, celebrating 1-0 vs Vasalund.

We have checked recent matches where Sollentuna have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those four games were W1-D0-L3.

Many goals are not expected from the visiting Sollentuna as they have only managed to score 5 times from 6 away games. As opposed to that, Sollentuna have seen the ball go into their own net 8 times on the road.

Head 2 Head

The last H2H meeting was Umeå - Sollentuna 2-1, played this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last six meetings): Umeå won 3 games, 1 match ended with a draw and Sollentuna has 2 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 4 / 2

Top Goalscorers

S. Kroon 6 goals

A. Eriksson 5 goals

I. Boye 5 goals / 1 assists

Umeå missing players

Sollentuna missing players