Mjällby AIF face GAIS at Strandvallen in an Allsvenskan match broadcast on TV4. Under new coach Andreas Brännström, the team is chasing a key win to move away from the relegation battle.

The match kicks off at 16:30 with coverage starting at 16:15 and commentator Adam Pinthorp. Mjällby, sitting 12th with 22 points from 21 games, are just three points ahead of the chasing pack of Kalmar FF and Degerfors. A victory would provide vital breathing space ahead of the upcoming international break.

Brännström's impact

Andreas Brännström took over the managerial role a few weeks ago after his predecessor was dismissed. Under his guidance, Mjällby have taken points in two consecutive matches, including a 1-1 draw against AIK last weekend. The team's form is trending upwards with three wins and two draws in their last five outings.

"Jakob Bergström has woken up and the striker has scored in both matches that Brännström has coached the team," the club notes. The forward is the team's top scorer this season with nine goals in 21 appearances. His form is a key piece in the hunt for points.

The opposition GAIS

GAIS arrive in Hällevik from tenth place in the table, five points ahead of Mjällby. The visitors have won only one of their last five Allsvenskan matches. Historically, half of the meetings between the sides since GAIS returned to the top flight have ended in draws, including a 0-0 stalemate in Gothenburg last month. Mjällby did win the home fixture in March 3-0, a match detailed in our stats section.

For Mjällby, Timo Stavitski and Villum Dalsgaard are sidelined through injury, affecting Brännström's options for the starting eleven. The senior squad list can be followed on our player page.

A win would not only deliver three points but also a key confidence boost for the remainder of the season. With 27 goals scored and 35 conceded for a goal difference of minus eight, a solid defensive performance could improve that tally. All upcoming fixtures are listed on our fixtures page.

Kick-off is at 16:30 at Strandvallen with TV4 as the broadcast channel.

The original report is at TVmatchen.nu