League leaders Kalmar have started the season strongly, especially at home where they’ve won all four matches without conceding. However, those wins came against struggling sides—Sundsvall (1–0), Östersund (2–0), Trelleborg (2–0), and Umeå (2–0). Against stronger opposition away from home, they’ve only managed draws: Västerås (2–2), Falkenberg (0–0), and Varberg (0–0).

Now they face a real test with a severely depleted squad. Key centre-back Saetra (4G, 2A) and defensive midfielder Gojani are both suspended, along with injured Jansson, Stolt (2G), and Ylätupa (2G, 1A). With only one fit natural centre-back in Keita, manager Koskela may be forced to drop playmaker Hallberg into the back line—weakening both the defense and midfield.

Landskrona bounced back from heavy defeats to Varberg and Falkenberg with a hard-fought 2–1 away win against Oddevold. They have attacking threats in form—Sylisufaj (4G, 2A), Egnell (4G, 2A), Asare, Odhiambo, and Streete—and will look to take advantage of Kalmar’s weakened central spine.

While Kalmar remain unbeaten and have strong defensive numbers (1.64–0.45 goals; 1.75–0.00 at home), the context suggests those are flattered by a soft early schedule. Landskrona +0.5 at 2.07 looks like strong value against a depleted league leader.

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