**Halmstads BK and Örgryte IS sit at the bottom of the 2026 Allsvenskan table after 22 matches, with 14 and 15 points respectively, and face near-certain direct relegation to Superettan given their large deficits and recent form.** Degerfors IF (19 points) occupies the relegation playoff spot, level with Kalmar FF, while Mjällby AIF (22 points) has edged slightly clearer under new manager Andreas Brännström. Promoted sides Örgryte and Kalmar have struggled with defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent results, contrasting with mid-table stability from Västerås SK. With eight rounds remaining, the bottom sides’ poor goal difference and limited momentum make significant climbs unlikely, though the playoff tie against the Superettan third-placed team adds one variable for Degerfors or Kalmar. Trader consensus reflects these entrenched positions and limited upside for the lowest teams.