Oddevold vs Landskrona BoIS - Superettan

The Superettan returns to the home ground on May 9, 2026, where Oddevold and Landskrona BoIS will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Manchester City face the K-League All-Stars in Seoul as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.

A glance at the Superettan table tells the story: Oddevold in 6th and Landskrona BoIS in 5th, with positions to defend and places to climb. Oddevold have blown hot and cold, DWWLW across their last five and a win rate of 37.5% that leaves room for improvement. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, W over their last five with a campaign win rate of 41.67%. Where Oddevold have leaned on defensive discipline, Landskrona BoIS have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Their 3-0 win over Nice takes them up to second spot in the fledgling Ligue 1 table.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Oddevold favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Landskrona BoIS are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. His passing display at the World Cup was yet more evidence of his suitability for City and the possession-heavy style Maresca favours.

When R. Nelson is on the pitch — 3 goals to his name this term — moments of magic are never far away, and the Superettan's top scorer will be central to how this one unfolds. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. There have been comparisons made between the left-footed Kukonki and Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Landskrona BoIS look well-equipped to take the points on the road, with a 2-3 victory well within their reach. With positions in the Superettan table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Manchester City will begin another Premier League season with major uncertainty hanging over the club after league chief executive Richard Masters admitted the long-awaited verdict on their financial case has taken longer than expected.