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Djurgarden welcome Vitoria Guimaraes to the Tele2 Arena for a UEFA Conference League clash on Thursday.
The hosts are coming off a 2-0 defeat at Hammarby in the Swedish Allsvenskan on Monday. Swedish midfielder Nahir Besara's first-half brace helped his side secure all three points.
Guimaraes, meanwhile, claimed a 3-1 win at Pacos Ferreira in the Taca de Portugal. Bruno Gasper put Guimaraes ahead in the second minute before Rui Fonte equalised for Pacos just before the break. Samu and Joao Mendes scored second-half goals to help Os Conquistadores claim all three points.
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Rui Borges' side now turn their focus to the continent where their last game was a 3-1 home win over Celje, while Djurgarden shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw at LASK.
The draw left the Swedish side in 16th place in the standings with one point, while Guimaraes are seventh.
Djurgarden vs Vitoria Guimaraes Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first meeting between the two sides.
- Five of Djurgarden's last six games across competitions have had goals at both ends.
- Six of Vitoria's last eight games have had at least three goals.
- Djurgarden have won nine of their last 11 home games in the UEFA Conference League, losing twice.
- The last eight games involving either side have had goals at both ends.
- Djurgarden are without a clean sheet in 10 competitive games.
- Guimaraes have won seven of their last nine competitive away games, losing one.
Djurgarden vs Vitoria Guimaraes Prediction
Djurgarden are engaged in a battle for a top-three finish in their domestic league and might prioritise trying to secure continental football. The Iron stoves have a good record at home in the Conference League but have struggled defensively.
Guimaraes, meanwhile, have also failed to shut opposition out in recent games and are without a clean sheet in five games across competitions. However, Vitoria have had an impressive start to the season across competitions.
Both sides are likely to fashion enough goalscoring chances, but expect the visitors to claim a narrow win with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Djurgarden 1-2 Vitoria
Djurgarden vs Vitoria Guimaraes Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Vitoria to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Guimaraes to score over 1.5 goals
