IFK Norrkoeping host Sandvikens IF on Sunday, Jul 19 at 1:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 1 point in the Superettan, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

IFK Norrkoeping come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Sandvikens IF, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. IFK Norrkoeping head into this on the back of a defeat, while Sandvikens IF arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

History strongly favours IFK Norrkoeping here — they've won 3 of 3 previous meetings against Sandvikens IF. Their last encounter ended in IFK Norrkoeping won 2–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.7 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives IFK Norrkoeping a slight edge, but Sandvikens IF are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.