National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Husqvarna or Öster that keep their silverware dream alive.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Husqvarna and Öster.
Husqvarna form and stats
Action has already taken place for Husqvarna in Svenska Cupen as they have defeated Skövde AIK to reach the 2nd Round. Husqvarna participated in Svenska Cupen the last season, where they reached the 2nd round.Two home wins in a row for Husqvarna bring valid hopes of a third.
Husqvarna lost their last game at Vastra Frolunda after a 1-2 scoreline.
Ahead of that match, Husqvarna won a home game hosting Eskilsminne (3-2).The match schedule is unforgiving for Husqvarna as they have a new game in only four days, a Division 2: Vastra Gotaland match thankfully also at home. Astrio are visiting.
Öster form and stats
Öster's mission in Svenska Cupen last season failed in the 2nd round.The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Öster so far with only 7 points returning home. The records show 2-1-5 (win-draw-lose). The pressure to perform on the road is increasing on D. Velic, the Öster manager, as the last three away games were defeats.
Two away games in a row for Öster, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 1-2 versus Jonkopings Sodra in the Superettan.
Preceding that match was the 0-0 draw at home vs Trelleborg.The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Orgryte in just four days.
The attacking power of Öster when travelling is not overwhelming with 5 goals scored from 8 league matches away. Öster have conceded 9 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Husqvarna-Öster H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Husqvarna two wins, Öster four wins, four draws. five of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  N. Mortensen 4 goals | F. Örnblom 2 goals |  M. Rochester Sørensen 2 goals |
Husqvarna missing players
Öster missing players
| Husqvarna | Öster | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 5 | Won | W | 3 | 9 | ||
| 5 | 2 | Drew | D | 1 | 5 | ||
| 10 | 4 | Lost | L | 7 | 11 | ||
| 36 | 16 | Scored | S | 8 | 23 | ||
| 33 | 17 | Conceded | C | 15 | 28 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 91% | 88% | ||
| 72% | 73% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 45% | 60% | ||
| 48% | 55% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 36% | 36% | ||
| 28% | 36% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 18% | 12% | ||
| 20% | 18% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 18% | 8% | ||
| 52% | 64% | BTTS | BTTS | 36% | 36% | ||
| 28% | 27% | Clean Sheets | C S | 36% | 40% | ||
| 20% | 9% | Failed to Score | F T | 36% | 36% | ||
| 3.9 | 4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.5 | 4.9 | ||
| 2.5 | 3.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.6 | 4 | ||
| 1.5 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.9 | ||
| 5 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 6.3 | 7.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.5 | 10 | ||
| 2.8 | 3.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.8 | 3.6 | ||
| 47% | 47% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 19% | 24% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Helsingborg | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 30 |
| 2 | Norrby | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 30 |
| 3 | Varnamo | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 30 |
| 4 | Landskrona | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 28 |
| 5 | Trelleborg | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 26 |
| 6 | GIF Sundsvall | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 25 |
| 7 | Jonkopings Sodra | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 24 |
| 8 | AFC Eskilstuna | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 22 |
| 9 | Öster | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 9 | -3 | 19 |
| 10 | Orgryte | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 16 | -6 | 18 |
| 11 | Brage | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 12 | -3 | 17 |
| 12 | GAIS | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 17 |
| 13 | Västerås SK | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -6 | 17 |
| 14 | Akropolis | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 | -11 | 17 |
| 15 | Vasalund | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 19 | -10 | 13 |
| 16 | Falkenberg | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 27 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12 | -13 | 12 |