Recap
After a difficult period last month, Örgryte appear to be gradually finding their rhythm again. They have suffered just one defeat in their last four league matches, recording two wins and one draw, including an impressive 0-3 away victory over AIK in Stockholm just six days ago. They currently sit three points from safety and will see this fixture as another opportunity to build momentum in their fight against relegation. Their squad is also relatively healthy, with only Svensson (10/0), Andersson (3/1) and Rasmus Alm (2/0) unavailable.
AIK is are dealing with an extraordinary injury crisis, to the extent that the club’s board has reportedly opened an internal investigation into the situation. No fewer than 13 players are unavailable for this match, including several regular starters: Hove (14/4 suspended), Ayari (11/1), Papagiannopoulos (11/0), Kouamé (10/1), Wilson (10/0), Cissé (8/1), Pavey (5/0), Nissen (3/0), Eskil Edh (2/0), Atola, Tomas, Ellingsen and Redkin.
The timing could hardly be worse for AIK, who have already suffered a heavy defeat against the same opponent less than a week ago. Örgryte, meanwhile, should enter this match with considerably greater confidence after their recent upturn in form and emphatic victory in Stockholm.