Djurgarden IF will play a friendly match against German side VfL Osnabrück on October 3. The fixture is part of preparations for the ongoing Allsvenskan season.
The team's last match was a 1-2 defeat to IF Elfsborg on September 20. Kristian Strømland Lien scored his 15th goal of the season in that game, providing an assist for Jacob Une Larsson. Despite the loss, Djurgarden have won four of their last five matches.
Form ahead of the fixture
Djurgarden IF are third in Allsvenskan with 41 points from 22 games. The team has scored 47 goals and conceded 21 this season. Recent form is strong with four wins and one loss in the last five.
VfL Osnabrück are coming off a 1-1 draw with Holstein Kiel on September 19. The German side plays in a 3-4-2-1 formation with players like J. Krumrey in goal and R. Meißner up front. The friendly kicks off at 15:30 Swedish time on October 3.
Following the friendly, a key away match against Hammarby FF awaits on October 11. That game is a direct opportunity to take points from a top rival sitting second in the table. The team's squad has shown depth during the recent winning run.
