We're expecting a close and competitive game between two teams that will be hoping to challenge for European qualification this season.
Hosts Hacken sit fourth in the Allsvenskan table, four points and three places above Sunday's guests Elfsborg.
The bookmakers fancy a home win this weekend and Elfsborg's recent away form suggests that is a very real possibility.
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Hacken vs Elfsborg prediction: An entertaining 90 minutes expected
Key Stats
- Elfsborg have lost each of their last six away games in the Allsvenskan.
- Both teams have scored in four of Hacken's last six matches.
- Elfsborg have only failed to score in one of their last six league games.
Correct score prediction: Hacken 2-1 Elfsborg
Hacken have scored at least two goals in their last three league games against Elfsborg, winning the last two encounters, but Sunday's guests have only failed to score in one of their last six competitive and non-competitive games against the home side.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Hacken the favourite
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Hacken are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 47.6%, and we agree with the bookmakers on this selection.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Last five H2Hs: Hacken lead
Sunday's hosts have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five league meetings with Elfsborg.
Sweden Allsvenskan 29/07/23
BK Hacken
Elfsborg
Sweden Allsvenskan 03/04/23
Elfsborg
BK Hacken
Sweden Allsvenskan 31/07/22
Elfsborg
BK Hacken
Sweden Allsvenskan 03/07/22
BK Hacken
Elfsborg
Sweden Allsvenskan 13/09/21
Elfsborg
BK Hacken
Hacken preview: Aiming for third straight league win
Hacken got off to the worst start away at Varnamo, conceding after just four minutes.
However, a rare goal from Ali Youssef just after the half-hour mark saw Hacken go in at the break on level terms and with just six minutes of the 90 remaining, Zeidane Inoussa scored a winning goal for the visitors.
That victory leaves Hacken sitting three points behind third-placed Mjallby and a point ahead of Hammarby and GAIS.
Predicted lineup: Linde (GK), Hovland, Lode, Lundkvist, Lunddal Friðriksson, Rygaard, Gustafson, Youssef, Amané, Layouni & Inoussa
Sweden Allsvenskan 01/09/24
D
IFK Norrkoping
3
BK Hacken
3
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24
L
Heidenheim
3
BK Hacken
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 25/08/24
D
IFK Varnamo
1
BK Hacken
1
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
L
Heidenheim
2
BK Hacken
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 18/08/24
W
Brommapojkarna
1
BK Hacken
3
Elfsborg preview: Hoping to end torrid away form
Elfsborg are a much better team in their own backyard than they are on their travels as Brommapojkarna found out last weekend.
Simon Hedlund put Elfsborg a goal up on the half-hour mark after good work from Michael Baidoo and late in the second 45, Baidoo turned scorer to make it 2-0 and teammate Aron Gudhmundsson added a third to wrap up a convincing 3-0 victory.
Elfsborg could move above GAIS and Hammarby if they win this weekend and both teams lose.
Predicted lineup: Pettersson (GK), Hult, Holmén, Henriksson, Yegbe, Zeneli, Hedlund, Baidoo, Zeneli, Qasem & Ouma
Sweden Allsvenskan 01/09/24
D
Brommapojkarna
3
Elfsborg
3
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 29/08/24
W
Molde
1
Elfsborg
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 25/08/24
W
IFK Goteborg
1
Elfsborg
3
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 22/08/24
W
Molde
0
Elfsborg
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 18/08/24
D
Mju00e4llby AIF
1
Elfsborg
1
Player to watch – Simon Gustafson
Simon Gustafson has been a key player for Hacken this season going forward with the midfielder chipping in with goals and assists.
The 29-year-old former Feyenoord and Swedish international has three goals and three assists in the Allsvenskan this season, putting him one goal behind the club's current top scorer and level with Rygaard on the most assists.
Will Hacken's experienced midfielder claim another goal contribution?
We're backing Gustafson to put in another impressive attacking performance this weekend, one which will help guide his club to a big three points against Elfsborg.
