There isn’t much separating these two teams, and a slim margin is likely to decide this fixture.

We expect the first leg to be a cautious affair, as neither side will want to risk an early setback. Rapid, as usual, will focus on ball possession, but they’re unlikely to commit too many players forward in order to limit Djurgården’s chances on the counter.

Looking at recent league performances, both teams show a clear pattern of low-scoring matches. Four of Djurgården’s last five league games featured just one goal, while Rapid’s last five matches include three games with a combined total of only two goals each.

This trend suggests a tight, low-scoring contest in the opening leg.