Superettan: Top-drawer vs modest, at least based on the points won so far. GIF Sundsvall - Akropolis. Home victory or a surprise result?
- GIF Sundsvall is in the best form (5-1-0)
- Akropolis have the fewest scored goals in the second half (12) in Superettan
The hosts GIF Sundsvall saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Superettan. That game was an away game at Jonkopings Sodra, so at least Sundsvall are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
It should be mentioned that Akropolis play their home matches on grass, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on artifical turf. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Akropolis on artifical turf are 13 victories, 5 draws and 2 defeats from 20 games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 41-24. You can compare this with overall results below.
GIF Sundsvall form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at NP3 Arena as GIF Sundsvall have scored 22 goals to get 26 points from 12 games. The overall stats in the Superettan are 8-2-2 (wins-draws-losses). Two home wins in a row for Sundsvall bring valid hopes of a third.
GIF Sundsvall travelled for their previous game, a trip to Jonkopings Sodra that ended 1-1.
In the game before, an away victory match versus Helsingborg with a 2-1 scoreline.The GIF Sundsvall fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 22 goals in 12 league matches. Sundsvall have only conceded 11 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Akropolis form and stats
3-4-5 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Akropolis in their Superettan matches away.
Akropolis had fun at their own home (NP3 Arena) last time out, beating AFC Eskilstuna 1-0. C. Weilid scored.
Ahead of that game was the 1-1 draw at home against Jonkopings Sodra.Akropolis have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 12 league away games 13 goals have been scored. Akropolis's defence is not exactly unbeatable as they have conceded 20 goals from these trips.
Head 2 Head
The previous H2H match ended Akropolis - Sundsvall 1-1, earlier this season. Head-to-head numbers (for the prior three meetings): GIF Sundsvall won zero games, two matches ended with a draw and Akropolis have one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: one / twoTop Goalscorers
  L. Hallenius 12 goals |  P. Engblom 7 goals |   M. Burman 7 goals |
GIF Sundsvall missing players
Akropolis missing players
| GIF Sundsvall | Akropolis | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 24 | 12 | 4 | Played | P | 4 | 12 | 24 |
| 13 | 8 | 3 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 36 | 22 | 9 | Scored | S | 2 | 13 | 23 |
| 24 | 11 | 5 | Conceded | C | 3 | 20 | 36 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 83% | 75% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 25% | 67% | 67% |
| 38% | 42% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 42% | 38% |
| 17% | 33% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 33% | 21% |
| 8% | 17% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 25% | 17% |
| 50% | 42% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 25% | 58% | 50% |
| 33% | 50% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 17% | 21% |
| 17% | 8% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 25% | 29% |
| 4.5 | 4.8 | 4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.2 | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| 5.2 | 5.2 | 4.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.2 | 5 | 5.2 |
| 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9.9 | 10.1 | 12.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.5 | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| 3.9 | 4.3 | 5.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.2 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| 39% | 42% | 41% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 15% | 29% | 25% |
- Akropolis have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Akropolis have the fewest scored goals in the second half (12) in Superettan
- Akropolis haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- GIF Sundsvall have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- GIF Sundsvall haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- GIF Sundsvall is in the best form (5-1-0)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Varnamo | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 47 |
| 2 | GIF Sundsvall | 24 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 36 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 44 |
| 3 | Helsingborg | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 36 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 40 |
| 4 | Norrby | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 31 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 38 |
| 5 | Landskrona | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 33 | 27 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 6 | 38 |
| 6 | Trelleborg | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 32 | 28 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 17 | 4 | 38 |
| 7 | Jonkopings Sodra | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 29 | 29 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 33 |
| 8 | Oster | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 32 |
| 9 | Orgryte | 24 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 27 | 31 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 19 | -4 | 29 |
| 10 | AFC Eskilstuna | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 31 | 28 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 3 | 28 |
| 11 | Akropolis | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 23 | 36 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 20 | -13 | 28 |
| 12 | GAIS | 23 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 24 | 29 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 15 | -5 | 27 |
| 13 | Brage | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 30 | 35 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 17 | -5 | 26 |
| 14 | Västerås SK | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 29 | 35 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 17 | -6 | 26 |
| 15 | Falkenberg | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 26 | 40 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 21 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 19 | -14 | 24 |
| 16 | Vasalund | 24 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 28 | 41 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 23 | -13 | 22 |