Norrkoping host Sundsvall in midweek Allsvenskan action from Sweden. Norrkoping go into the fixture sitting in third place in the league while Sundsvall are down in 10th. Despite seven places separating the two Swedish clubs, just seven points are between them heading into Wednesday night's fixture.
Norrkoping have won four of their last six matches, including a 4-2 win over Dalkurd in their last fixture. Jens Gustafsson's team have won six of their nine matches so far in 2018. Norrkoping have recorded the second-best goals scored record in the Allsvenskan this term as the club has tallied 17 strikes. Meanwhile, Norrkoping's defence has allowed just nine scores against them.
Swedish forwards David Moberg-Karlsson and Karl Holmberg lead the side with four goals apiece. The duo has been deadly for Norrkoping this term and both have featured in all nine Norrkoping matches.
Sundsvall have a dangerous strike duo as well. Swedish forward Linus Hallenius and American midfielder Romain Gall have tallied five goals apiece. The duo has scored two-thirds of Sundsvall's goals in 2018, which is tied for third most in the Allsvenskan. The 23-year-old Gall looks to have a bright future at Sundsvall. Not only can the American score goals, but he can create them as well. Gall has added three assists to his stats total this term.
Defence has been a worry for Sundsvall manager Joel Cedergren. The club has allowed 12 goals, which only puts them at ninth most this season; as goals fly in the back of the net in the Allsvenskan. Sundsvall have recorded a +3-goal difference after nine matches.
Just three wins have been secured by Cedergren's team, and after two away fixtures, Sundsvall are yet to win on the road. The team is –1 in goal difference away from their Idrottsparken stadium. Norrkoping, on the other hand, have lost just once in six home fixtures. The team has record a +5-goal difference at home and their fixture on Wednesday night will see the club pick up another home victory.
Norrkoping are undefeated in their last six matches with Sundsvall. Four of those six matches have ended in Norrkopping wins. Last season did see Sundsvall recorded two draws against the side, but this term, the club's away form has been poor.
Meanwhile, Norrkoping have turned their home ground into a fortress. The clubs' last six meetings have seen Norrkoping record a 13-5 scoreline. Wednesday's match will see Norrkoping pick up their fifth home win of the season and move to 22 points in the table.