Helsingborg — Landskrona : Match Preview and Prediction for September 16,2025

Helsingborg’s Current Form Woes

An objective look at the statistics reveals significant struggles for Helsingborg. They head into this crucial derby following two successive league defeats without scoring. A 0-2 loss to Kalmar was followed by a crushing 0-4 defeat against Västerås. Across these 180 minutes, Helsingborg managed a paltry three shots on target – a clear indicator of a severe attacking crisis.

Defensive Absences and Emergency Inclusions

Compounding their woes are significant defensive absences. Coach Klebér Saarenpää has confirmed that key defenders Markus Gudmann and Max Böström are sidelined for an extended period. Furthermore, Samuel Asoma is unavailable due to suspension. This forces the likely emergency inclusion of new signing Pavel Hrušpall into the starting XI, despite him only having a few weeks with the squad.

Psychological Pressure at Home

Perhaps the most critical factor is the psychological burden. Coach Saarenpää has candidly admitted that the squad, particularly its younger members, struggles to perform under the pressure of large home crowds. With an estimated 13,000 fans expected this Tuesday, this intimidating atmosphere appears to be a source of significant stress rather than a home advantage for Helsingborg – a truly perplexing scenario.

Landskrona’s Strong Form Heading into the Derby

In stark contrast, Landskrona enters the derby in a significantly more confident mood. They recently secured a 2-1 victory over GIF Sundsvall and have registered three wins in their last five fixtures, compared to Helsingborg’s solitary win in the same period. This discrepancy clearly highlights the superior current form of Landskrona.

Favorable History at Olympia Stadium

Furthermore, Landskrona appears to be entirely comfortable playing at Olympia Stadium. They have won their away derbies against Helsingborg for two consecutive years, and their current coach, Robin Asterhed, also boasts a personal victory at this venue. Historically, this particular away fixture has proven to be a fertile ground for Landskrona.

Productive Break and Attacking Boost

While Helsingborg grappled with internal turmoil, Landskrona effectively utilized their 17-day break. Coach Asterhed revealed that the team dedicated this period to focus on ‘the next evolutionary step in their identity.’ Adding to their offensive strength, striker Xavier Odhiambo seems to have hit his stride, netting two goals in recent League Cup encounters – a timely boost to their attacking prowess just ahead of this derby.