Helsingborg vs Oddevold - Superettan

The Superettan returns to the home ground on May 13, 2026, where Helsingborg and Oddevold will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Enzo Maresca and Rico Lewis held a pre-match press conference on Saturday as Manchester City prepare to face Atletico Madrid in their third pre-season friendly of the summer.

Helsingborg head into the contest positioned 10th in the Superettan standings, while Oddevold arrive sitting 6th. The hosts have struggled for consistency, LLWWW in their last five pointing to a win rate of 33.33%. Oddevold have struggled to string results together away from home, DWWLW over their last five with a win rate of 37.5%. Where Helsingborg have leaned on defensive discipline, Oddevold have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Michael Carrick has spoken on why Marcus Rashford did not feature for Manchester United in the club's most recent pre-season outing.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Helsingborg will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Oddevold will back themselves to cause problems on the break. They are sticking to the principles of possession and pressing that have taken them from the fourth tier.

With R. Nelson leading the league's scoring charts at 3 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Baleba made it clear that he wanted to sign last summer, but Brighton valued the midfielder in excess of £100m, which was not a realistic fee for United in a window when other areas needed to be prioritised.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. On balance, Oddevold may just have enough to take all three points. A 2-3 away win would not be a shock. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.