The Matchday 4 clash in the 2024/25 Conference League group stage between The New Saints (Wales) and Djurgården (Sweden) will take place on November 28 at the Greenhouse Meadow Stadium in Shrewsbury. The New Saints vs. Djurgården: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee:
Matches – 13 (International matches, 2023/24–2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 52;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 31%.
Predicted lineups for The New Saints vs. Djurgården
The New Saints (4-3-3): Paul Harrison – Simon Spender, Blaine Hudson, Chris Marriott, Ryan Astles – Jon Routledge, Ryan Brobbel, Danny Redmond – Dean Ebbe, Greg Draper, Adrian Cieslewicz.
Djurgården (4-4-2): Jacob Widell Zetterström – Aslak Fonn Witry, Hjalmar Ekdal, Erik Berg, Elliot Käck – Magnus Eriksson, Jesper Karlström, Hampus Finndell, Curtis Edwards – Kalle Holmberg, Emir Kujovic.
The New Saints
In the last round, Anthony Limbrick's side suffered a 0-2 defeat away to Molde. As a result, the team has yet to secure a win in the Conference League group stage this season (1 draw, 2 losses). The New Saints have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only once in their last three matches. They currently sit at the bottom of the group with just one point and need to win their remaining matches to have any chance of progressing to the knockout stage.
Midfielder Jon Routledge is suspended for this game.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 7 home matches in European competitions (3 wins, 2 draws).
- The New Saints have not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in their last six home games in European tournaments.
- The number "1" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of The New Saints' last 6 home matches in European competitions.
Djurgården
Kim Bergstrand's side defeated Linfield 3-0 at home in the last round. As a result, Djurgården secured their first victory in the Conference League group stage this season. The team has shown strong form, scoring six goals in their last two matches. In the group standings, Djurgården is tied with Molde at the top, both with seven points. A win in this match could see them take a significant step towards qualifying for the knockout stage.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last four away matches in European competitions (2 draws, 2 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Djurgården's last 7 away games in European tournaments.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 5 of Djurgården's last 7 away matches in European competitions.
The New Saints vs. Djurgården: Match Prediction
After moving up a division, The New Saints have faced challenges, but they have shown resilience at home, even against higher-ranked opponents. The team prefers a defensive approach, aiming for positive results, and has conceded only one goal in their last two home European matches. However, The New Saints have yet to score in this tournament after three matches.
Djurgården's performance varies significantly between home and away games. At home, they scored six goals in two matches and collected six points, while away, Kim Bergstrand's team has earned just one point and scored only twice. In 5 of Djurgården's last 7 away European games, they have not scored more than one goal. Meanwhile, they have conceded a maximum of one goal in 6 of their last 9 away matches in this tournament.
Considering all factors, I do not expect this match to be high-scoring. My prediction: Total under 3.5 goals
