Mjallby AIF face a key home match against Gais on Saturday. After a tough run of five games without a win, the side from Sölvesborg needs points to change their fortunes.
The manager and players have had an extra focused week of training at Strandvallen. Recent results have been difficult, including two heavy defeats to Djurgarden and a home loss to IFK Goteborg. However, the two recent away draws against AIK and BK Hacken have provided a sense of stabilization. This form, with two points from the last five games, is something the team must improve immediately.
Aiming to reverse the trend
Mjallby currently sit 12th in the Allsvenskan table with 22 points from 21 matches. Their goal difference stands at 27 scored and 35 conceded. Striker Jacob Bergstrom is the team's top scorer this season with nine goals, a contribution that will be needed against Gais. The team's next fixture is against IFK Norrköping in a week, meaning all focus is now on getting a good result ahead of the visit from Gais.
The opponents from Gothenburg are also coming off a loss, 0-2 away to Djurgarden last week. The previous meeting between the sides in April ended 0-0 at Gamla Ullevi. It sets up a battle between two teams in need of points, promising a hard-fought and physical contest.
The lineups from the last match show the manager's trust in a solid back three of Wallinder, Miettinen and Noren, with Bergstrom and Samuelsen providing the attacking threat. Full details on the squad are also available.
Kick-off at Strandvallen is at 16:30 on Saturday, September 20.
