AIK are unbeaten in their last five Allsvenskan matches. The Solna-based side, sitting fifth with 32 points, face Västerås on Saturday with strong confidence after a run of four wins and a draw.
Their most recent outing was a 0-0 draw away to Malmö FF last week. It was a solid performance against one of the top sides. Prior to that, AIK secured an important 3-2 victory over Hammarby and a clear 0-3 win against Piteå in the cup. Their form is clearly on the rise.
Recent meetings
The two teams have met three times this year. In a friendly in June, AIK won 3-2. In the Allsvenskan in May, it ended 1-1. The toughest blow came in the Svenska Cupen in February, however, when Västerås won 2-0. The history points to closely contested matches.
Västerås sit in eighth place with 29 points and are coming off a 0-1 loss to Sirius. They have also shown strength, such as in a 1-3 win over Häcken. It will be a tough match for AIK, who must be sharp from the start.
The table and beyond
With 28 goals scored and 27 conceded, AIK have a goal difference of +1. They are 13 points behind league leaders Sirius, making every point key in the chase for top positions. After the Västerås match, a home game against IFK Göteborg awaits on October 18th, a team currently in eleventh place. Check the full fixtures list to see the entire autumn schedule.
To climb the table, AIK need to continue building on the defensive stability shown against Malmö. The team's stats show an attack that can strike, but consistency is key. Everything points to an exciting and decisive period for the club.
The next test comes on Saturday against a Västerås side that are always tough opponents.
