The upcoming clash between Hacken and Elfsborg promises to be an exciting fixture in the Allsvenskan league.
Scheduled for July 14, 2024, at the Bravida Arena, both teams are set to bring their best to the pitch. Here’s a detailed analysis and prediction for this match.
Team Form and Recent Performances
Hacken
Hacken enters this match with a strong home record. They have won seven of their last ten home matches, scoring two or more goals in eight of these games.
Their recent form includes a 2-1 victory against Vasteras, showcasing their offensive prowess with Ali Youssef and Zeidane Inoussa finding the net.
Notably, Hacken enjoys a good scoring average of 1.7 goals per game from 4.9 shots on target, maintaining an impressive 58% possession.
Elfsborg
Elfsborg, on the other hand, has struggled in away games, losing six consecutive away matches.
Despite their recent 3-0 win against Pafos FC, their away form in the Allsvenskan has been poor, with a loss rate of seven out of ten away matches.
Elfsborg's defence has been leaky, conceding two or more goals in five of their last ten away fixtures.
Head-to-Head Statistics
In the past ten meetings between Hacken and Elfsborg, Hacken has a slight edge with three wins compared to Elfsborg's two, while five matches have ended in draws.
The last encounter at Bravida Arena saw Hacken triumph with a 3-1 victory. These matches have been high-scoring, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
Tips
Given Hacken's formidable home record and Elfsborg's struggles on the road, Hacken to win at -100 aggregated odds appears to be a viable outcome.
Key Stats
Hacken has scored two or more goals in eight of their past ten home matches.
Elfsborg has lost seven of their past ten away matches.
Both teams to score (BTTS) is a likely outcome given the high goal average in their encounters.
Team News and Lineups
Hacken
Hacken will be without several players due to injuries, including midfielder Sigge Jansson (head injury) and defender J. Barrett Laursen (hamstring).
However, they can rely on their top scorers Srdjan Hrstic and Zeidane Inoussa, along with key assist providers like Mikkel Rygaard.
Elfsborg
Elfsborg reports no significant injuries, allowing them to field a strong lineup. Michael Baidoo and Ahmed Qasem, both with four goals each in recent games, are key players to watch.
Our Prediction: Hacken 3 - 1 Elfsborg
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