Betfair Live Video: Expect the draw in Mjallby as Advit pile on the pressure

Can anyone wrestle Malmo's title off them?

Action from the Swedish Allsvenskan, as Lewis Watson previews two of the best games Betfair Live Video has to offer this Saturday...

Mjallby vs Atvidabergs
Saturday 15:00

After a sluggish start to life in their fifth consecutive season in the top flight, hosts Mjallby are more than aware of the imminent threat of being cut adrift at the bottom of the standings. Sitting in fifteenth spot with only two wins to their name, Lars Jacobsson comes into match-day twelfth, and with a few critics on his back.

After finding survival relatively easy in the seasons following their 2009 Suprettan Championship, Mjallby find themselves in a spot of bother this time around - that spot being one off the bottom. With twice as many goals being conceded than scored, Jacobsson has failed to find his best back four in a defence that has often been rotated to no avail.

In terms of striking options, the Strandvallen has seen consistency upfront so far but without reaping the rewards. The ageing duo of Ekenberg and Ingelsten have appeared in ten of the eleven matches each, and with only two goals to show for their efforts it is clear that a lack of potency upfront could cost them this campaign.

After only making two free transfers this off-season, as well as one loan, the Mjallby faithful could well have a long season ahead craving an unlikely push up the table - with Jacobsson no doubt first in line to take the heat.

Atvidabergs themselves are only in their third successive Allsvenskan campaign, and after a solid eighth spot finish last season they will be looking to put pressure on the big-hitters in Swedish football.

After winning two of their last three matches, Peter Swardh's side have climbed into seventh, and with a positive run of results going their way this weekend they could see themselves as high as fifth comes Sunday evening. 

Albeit leaky at the back, Atvid have managed to stay afloat despite a minus goal difference - testament to their grit in grinding out sixteen points already this campaign. 

In complete contrast to their opponents on Saturday, strikers Skold, Ricardo Santos and Owoeri have hit the ground running this season notching up ten goals between them. With consistency in the back line, Atvidabergs have the potential to push on in the Allsvenskan - despite their lack of major silverware in the last 40 years...

Recommended Bets:
Back the draw @ 3.412/5
Back 1-1 @ 6.86/1

Halmstad vs Kalmar
Saturday 15:00

After narrowly avoiding the drop last campaign, Halmstad come into this weekend in similar turmoil, as they look to avoid another season yo-yoing between the bottom four places. With just two wins since the start of March, Jens Gustafsson is feeling the heat in the Halmstad hot seat after taking over in 2011.

With the worst defensive record in the league to date, the 21 goals conceded by the hosts has highlighted their defensive frailties like never before. With a tried and tested back four starting constantly in the league, the HBK faithful will be concerned at the lack of back-up available to the struggling defence. 

After starting his third season in the Allsvenskan, Icelandic striker Gudjon Baldvinsson is still looking to scale the goal-scoring heights of 2012 where he netted sixteen times in the season. Scoring only three so far in eleven outings, including a brace in the win over bottom side Brommapojkarna, the 28-year-old has struggled to live up to his early form and is clearly struggling for confidence in front of goal.

Kalmar, champions of six years ago, are going well enough this campaign - sitting in third just four points off the lead. After narrowly missing out on European football last year, roda broder have their sights on eclipsing their fourth place finish in 2013.

With only one defeat so far this season, Kalmar look to have found a degree of stubbornness this time round avoiding unnecessary slip up's against lesser opposition. With an impressive Hacken the only side managing to take three points off them so far, they will fancy their chances on any given away day, especially against a struggling Halmstad. 

With three goals this season, ex-Fulham striker David Elm will no doubt be a threat throughout this season. Now 31-years-old, the Allsvenskan stalwart will be hoping to bring the good times back to the Guldfagein Arena.

Recommended Bets:
Back Kalmar to win @ 2.89/5
Back over 3.5 goals @ 3.7511/4