Expect Assyriska to line up in a familiar 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1, with two banks of four that make them compact and hard to break down. Their full-backs will be told to stay home, their wide midfielders will tuck in to clog the centre, and their strikers will feed on scraps — second balls, deflections, set-piece chaos. This is a team that wins ugly, and they’ll be more than happy to do that here. Sollentuna, on the other hand, will likely mirror that shape but with a deeper block, almost a 4-5-1 when out of possession. They’ll look to hit on the counter through a lone striker and a couple of quick wide runners. The midfield battle will be a dogfight — no space, no time, no mercy. Whoever wins the second balls in the middle third will control the tempo, and that’s where Assyriska’s physicality should tell.

Set-pieces will be crucial. Both teams are known for their aerial threat at this level, and a single corner or free-kick could easily decide this. Assyriska’s centre-backs will push forward for every dead ball, and their delivery from wide areas is usually dangerous. Sollentuna, meanwhile, will look to defend deep and rely on their goalkeeper’s shot-stopping. The game state is likely to be tight and tense — a 0-0 or 1-0 scoreline feels more probable than a thriller. If Assyriska score first, they’ll shut up shop and dare Sollentuna to break them down. If Sollentuna score first, Assyriska will have to come out and play, which could open up spaces for the visitors. But we fancy the home side to edge the tactical chess match, especially with the crowd behind them.