Halmstads BK face Östers IF in a friendly match on Saturday. The fixture is part of preparations for the tough away game against IF Elfsborg in one week.
The team's latest Allsvenskan match ended in a 2-1 home win against AIK Stockholm on September 20. Omar Faraj and Malte Persson scored for Halmstad. The victory was the second in a row in the league, meaning the team has three wins in its last five games. This recent form has not been enough to climb from the second-bottom position in the table, however, where Halmstad sit 16th with 14 points from 22 games.
The friendly against Östers IF gives the manager a chance to test different players and tactical setups. Östers IF are coming off a 1-3 loss to IFK Norrköping in their latest match and have an inconsistent run of form. For Halmstad, the focus is on maintaining momentum and building confidence.
The most recent starting eleven against AIK Stockholm, featuring T. Rönning in goal in a 4-4-2 formation, could see changes. Players who have had less league playing time may get an opportunity to impress. The team's full squad and upcoming fixtures can be followed on our site.
After the friendly, the difficult away trip to face fourth-placed IF Elfsborg awaits on October 11.
