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- Competition: Superettan
- Date: 26th June 2026
- Kick-off: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CEST
- Venue: Domnarvsvallen
An exciting Swedish second tier battle unfolds on Friday evening as 10th-placed Brage hosts high-flying Falkenbergs in Borlänge. While the second-placed visitors look to solidify their promotion spot and build on recent momentum, Brage desperately needs a home victory to climb away from mid-table mediocrity. History and form collide. We break down the team momentum, tactical keys, and betting value for this crucial matchup.
Brage vs Falkenberg Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Falkenberg
0 : 1
Brage
Superettan
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Brage
0 : 2
Falkenberg
Superettan
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Brage
0 : 1
Falkenberg
Superettan
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Falkenberg
3 : 2
Brage
Superettan
Falkenbergs holds the upper hand over the last ten meetings since 2012, claiming six wins to Brage's four. These ten encounters provided plenty of entertainment, averaging a prolific 2.7 goals per game. Brage secured a narrow 1–0 away victory in their most recent clash.
IK Brage team overview
Brage prepares for this one on the back of a spectacular 5–1 victory over Värnamo, a result that emphatically ended their miserable six-game winless run in style.
Blågult’s domestic hopefuls had displayed fluctuating form lately, but that emphatic last result injected massive confidence back into the squad.
The Borlänge-based outfit return to Domnarvsvallen aiming to reconstruct their home reputation, where they have unfortunately won just one of the last six in front of their fans.
To break down the visitors, the hosts will lean heavily on star forward Gustav Nordh. He remains their primary threat up front, riding a hot goalscoring streak after his recent hat-trick extended his total contribution to seven goals this season.
Defensively, however, things look slightly altered. Young center-back Tobias Stagaard picked up a late knock in the previous match, making him a questionable inclusion for the starting squad.
Last matches of Brage
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Brage
5 : 1
Värnamo
Superettan
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Sandviken
3 : 2
Brage
Superettan
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Brage
2 : 2
Ljungskile
Superettan
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Landskrona BoIS
2 : 2
Brage
Superettan
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United Nordic
1 : 0
Brage
Superettan
Brage lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Viktor Frodig
Defenders
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2
Alexander Zetterström
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3
Eirik Haugan
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5
Oskar Ågren
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12
Henry Sletsjøe
Midfielders
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6
Adil Titi
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8
Jacob Stensson
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14
Emil Tot Wikström
Forwards
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7
Gustav Nordh
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9
Ömür Pektas
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11
Filip Sjöberg
Falkenbergs FF team overview
Falkenbergs enters this one on the back of a commanding 3–1 away victory against Östers, maintaining a highly impressive run of just one defeat in six matches.
Blågult’s promotion hopefuls have shown exceptional consistency lately, bouncing back from that minor setback to solidify their place in the top two.
Christoffer Andersson's men travel to Borlänge boasting a stellar away reputation, as they picked up a win in two of their last three games on the road.
To secure another crucial victory, the visitors will lean heavily on their dangerous forward Albin Andersson. He remains a massive threat up front, especially after netting a brilliant first-half brace in their last match to extend his total contribution to nine goals this season.
Defensively, however, they face a slight hurdle as key defender Argjend Miftari picked up a tactical suspension following a late booking.
Last matches of Falkenberg
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Öster
1 : 3
Falkenberg
Superettan
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Falkenberg
1 : 1
Orebro
Superettan
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Sandviken
4 : 2
Falkenberg
Superettan
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Falkenberg
2 : 1
IK Oddevold
Superettan
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Falkenberg
3 : 1
Värnamo
Superettan
Falkenberg lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Anton Andersson
Defenders
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2
Gabriel Johansson
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4
Tim Stålheden
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3
Linus Borgström
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18
Severin Tatolna
Midfielders
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6
Melker Nilsson
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8
Christoffer Carlsson
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7
Isaac Shears
Forwards
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11
Wilhelm Ärlig
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9
Albin Andersson
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10
Leonardo Farah Shahin
Prediction
A thriller is on the cards at Domnarvsvallen as Brage’s newly discovered attacking flare collides with Falkenbergs’ relentless promotion charge. With Gustav Nordh in red-hot form and the visitors dealing with defensive suspensions, goals are practically guaranteed. Given Falkenbergs’ prolonged failure to keep a clean sheet and Brage’s shaky home record, neither side will comfortably secure all three points. Expect an entertaining, high-scoring 2–2 stalemate.
Four reasons we expect over 2.5 goals in this one
- Three of the last six meetings between Brage and Falkenbergs produced over 2.5 goals.
- Falkenberg are without a clean sheet in their last eight matches.
- Seven of the last eight games of Falkenberg finished with over 2.5 goals.
- Six of the last eight games of Brage produced two or more goals.
Main prediction Brage - Falkenberg
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Brage vs Falkenberg standings in Superettan
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norrköping | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 23 - 9 | +14 | 26 |
| 2 | Falkenberg | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 24 - 18 | +6 | 25 |
| 3 | Varberg BoIS | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 26 - 16 | +10 | 24 |
| 4 | Landskrona | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 21 - 14 | +7 | 22 |
| 5 | United Nordic | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 20 - 19 | +1 | 21 |
| 6 | Helsingborg | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 24 - 25 | -1 | 20 |
| 7 | Öster | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 20 - 21 | -1 | 20 |
| 8 | Oddevold | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 23 - 19 | +4 | 19 |
| 9 | Östersunds FK | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 20 - 19 | +1 | 19 |
| 10 | Brage | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 24 - 22 | +2 | 16 |
| 11 | Sandviken | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 20 - 18 | +2 | 16 |
| 12 | Örebro | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 11 - 17 | -6 | 14 |
| 13 | Ljungskile | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 15 - 16 | -1 | 13 |
| 14 | Norrby | 13 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 15 - 20 | -5 | 11 |
| 15 | Värnamo | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 15 - 30 | -15 | 10 |
| 16 | GIF Sundsvall | 13 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 11 - 29 | -18 | 9 |