Norrkoping home form isn't good (2 victories, 2 draws and 2 defeats), but Kalmar away form is even worse with 4 defeats in 6 matches. That is why I am expecting a draw here. It is true the quality is on Kalmar side, after all the table standings show that (Kalmar is currently on 6th position, while Norrkoping on 13th position), but Norrkoping will have the home advantage, something that is very important according to me.

Speaking about the absences, both teams are in similar situation. Norrkoping coach Janne Andersson will miss Gunnar Heidar Thorwaldsson (important striker with 4 goals from 12 matches this season) and Bobbie Friberg (important defender who has played 12 matches in Allsvenskan and even scored 2 goals). On other side Kalmar coach Nanne Bergstrand will be without three players - Alban Dragusha, Daryl Smylie and Marcus Thorbjornsson. However, only the last one is important as Dragusha and Smylie are still without a single match played this season, while Thorbjornsson already played 9 games for his team.

The last three mutual games played at Idrottspark Stadium show everything is possible. Here are the results:

13.07.2008. Norrkoping - Kalmar 1:3
25.05.2003. Norrkoping - Kalmar 3:3
12.08.2002. Norrkoping - Kalmar 5:1

I believe this match could end with a draw. As I already wrote Kalmar is in better form, but Norrkoping have the home advantage and they are able to stay at least unbeaten. Finally, I think both coaches, Andersson from Norrkoping and Bergstrand from Kalmar will be satisfy with one point from this match.