7M - Swedish Allsvenskan Preview: Vasteras SK vs Orgryte - prediction, team news, lineups

Hitachi Energy Arena will set the stage for Friday evening's Swedish Allsvenskan clash as Vasteras SK play host to Orgryte.

Recent Form and Standings

The home team head into Gameweek 14 sitting eighth in the table with 19 points from 13 games, boasting a balance of five wins, four draws, and four losses. Alexander Rubin's side are currently four points behind third-placed Hacken. Following their return to the top flight as 2025 Superettan champions, the primary objective for the Green-Whites this term remains consolidation. Since the league resumed in early July, Vasteras have strung together an impressive run, claiming seven points from a possible nine thanks to victories over Halmstad and Degerfors, followed by a goalless stalemate against Mjallby last time out.

Orgryte, on the other hand, occupy 15th position with 10 points from their 13 league outings, having recorded two wins, four draws, and seven defeats. Andreas Holmberg's side also earned promotion from the second tier in 2025 by finishing third in the Superettan and navigating the playoffs. Although it has been a difficult campaign overall for OIS, recent performances offer some encouragement, as they have gathered four points from their last two fixtures following a thriller 4-3 victory over Hacken on July 11 and a 0-0 draw against Djurgarden.

Attack, Defense, and Fixture Pressures

Vasteras have struggled to convert home advantage into victories this season, winning just once in six league games on home soil while recording three draws and two losses. However, this matchup offers a strong opportunity to build momentum given Orgryte's ongoing struggles on the road and persistent defensive frailties.

Defensively, Orgryte hold the worst record in the Allsvenskan this season, conceding 31 goals across 13 matches. Travel pressures have severely compounded their defensive woes, with Holmberg's men suffering five defeats in six away matches while shipping 19 goals on the road.

Team News

Vasteras SK will be without Frederic Nsabiyumva through injury once again. However, striker Mikkel Ladefoged returns to the squad after serving his suspension against Mjallby. Ladefoged has been pivotal in attack with nine goals in 12 overall appearances this season. Taonsa Axel, who has netted five times during the current campaign, will join him in the forward line, while Herman Magnusson is set to retain his position at right-back.

For Orgryte, Rasmus Alm remains sidelined due to injury. On a positive note, Tobias Sana is available after completing his suspension against Djurgarden and is expected to replace 24-year-old William Hofvander in the lineup. In attack, 27-year-old Noah Christoffersson, who has scored four goals in 15 appearances this term, is anticipated to feature in the final third.

Possible Starting Lineups

Vasteras SK possible starting lineup:
Jager; H Magnusson, Bonde, Keita; Gefvert, Diagne, Lushaku, Baggesen; Gunnarsson, Ladefoged, Axel

Orgryte possible starting lineup:
Gustafsson; Lagerlund, Dyrestam, Styffe; Andersson, Parker-Price, Laturnus, Andreasson; Paulson, Christoffersson, Sana

Prediction: Vasteras SK 2-1 Orgryte

While Vasteras SK have found victories hard to come by at home, Orgryte's vulnerable backline and poor away record suggest the hosts hold the upper hand in this contest.