GIF Sundsvall travels to Karlstad for a cup match against FBK Karlstad on Wednesday evening. Sundsvall is the favorite on paper, but FBK has shown strong form and could pull off an upset. League standing: 16th in Superettan, 10 pts, 3W-1D-15L from 19 games, recent form DLLLL.
What's happening at Örsholmen?
FBK Karlstad is sixth in Ettan Norra with 28 points after 17 matches, while Sundsvall is last in Superettan with ten points after 19 rounds. The visitors have only won three league matches and the goal difference is 14-43. It is not a Sundsvall team coming to Karlstad full of confidence.
Why can FBK create a cup upset?
FBK comes in with a much better feeling after the last two league matches. First, it was a 1-1 draw away against league-leading Hammarby TFF, then Enköping was defeated 2-0 at Örsholmen. Granit Hana has been a key player with his goals and could be decisive again.
What lineup can FBK field?
A possible lineup is: Vincent Johansson, Linus Fredriksson, Robin Svernfors, Eric Forsberg, Alexander Hagelberg, Christian Marigliano, Michael Oluwayemi, Simon Wagnsson, Ludvig Sten, Granit Hana and Edgar Navassardian. The team doesn't need to hope that someone suddenly becomes a goalscorer when the chance arises. That player is already there.
What awaits after the cup match?
Sundsvall has a tough match against Östers IF on Saturday. Östers is seventh in the table and a tough opponent. Sundsvall must regroup after the cup match to perform against Östers.
