This match features teams with opposing goals: Helsingborg (10th place, 24 points) is fighting for a top-four finish, while Värnamo (15th place, 14 points) is desperately trying to escape the relegation zone. The visitors finally broke their losing streak with a comeback win over Örebro (3-1) thanks to goals from veteran Viktor Klasson, who has already scored two goals in three matches for his new club. Helsingborg, on the other hand, lost to leaders Norrköping (0-2), but they are traditionally dangerous at home to Olimpija.
The attacking potential of both teams and their defensive problems make a "both teams to score" bet highly likely. Helsingborg have scored 11 goals in their last five matches, while the visitors have found new life in attack with the arrival of Klasson. Meanwhile, the hosts' defense is weakened by the suspension of key central defender Femi Awodesu, giving Vernam's forwards a chance. The team's statistics also favor a goal-scoring style: five of their last six head-to-head matches have seen over 2.5 goals scored.
