French outfit Strasbourg travel north to Sweden to play draw specialists Hacken in what is expected to a closely-fought UEFA Conference League encounter at Gamla Ullevi Stadium on Thursday, 6 November.
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Hacken vs Strasbourg prediction: Wasps to sting Le Racing for a point
Key stats
- Hacken are on a four-match drawing streak across all competitions.
- The Swedish side have also drawn both their UECL games this season.
- Strasbourg have won just once in their last five competitive games (D2, L2).
- Le Racing have four points from their opening two UECL games (W1, D1).
Correct score prediction: Hacken 2-2 Strasbourg
Hacken have remarkably gone unbeaten in seven straight games across all competitions, but owe five of those results to draws. The streak includes the Allsvenskan outfit’s back-to-back draws in the Conference League, first against Shelbourne and then Rayo Vallecano.
On the other hand, Strasbourg have tasted two defeats in their last three outings, including a 4-1 defeat to Rennes this week. Despite their recent poor form, Liam Rosenior’s side are unbeaten in Europe this season (W1, D1) and need a victory to break into the top eight.
While Hacken clearly have the advantage of playing at home, Strasbourg’s experience and quality on the ball should see this clash end in a closely-fought draw, with both sides sharing spoils.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies back Strasbourg
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Hacken have found the back of the net in five consecutive fixtures, with their goalless draw against Shelbourne on the opening matchday the only occasion where they’ve failed to score in seven games. The hosts are backed by 2/1 (3.00) odds, implying a 33.3% chance of success.
The visitors are have conceded two or more goals in six of their last seven away games across all competition. They are priced at 6/5 (2.20) odds, indicating a 45.4% win probability rate away in Gothenburg.
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Most recent H2Hs: Maiden encounter
This will be Hacken‘s first-ever game against French opposition in European competition. Meanwhile, Strasbourg last faced Swedish opposition back in 1978/79 when they met Elfsborg in the UEFA Cup.
Hacken preview: Three missing players
Jens Gustafsson has three players sidelined for this encounter: Peter Abrahamsson, Leo Vaisanen and Jacob Laursen.
Predicted lineup: To be updated
Last five matches:
- Hacken 1-1 Malmo (Allsvenskan)
- AIK 2-2 Hacken (Allsvenskan)
- Hacken 2-2 Rayo Vallecano (UEFA Conference League)
- Hacken 1-1 Sirius (Allsvenskan)
- Brommapojkarna 1-3 Hacken (Allsvenskan)
Strasbourg preview: Back to winning ways?
Emmanuel Emegha, Saidou Sow, Andrew Omobamidele and Abakar Sylla are confirmed absentees for Strasbourg.
Predicted lineup: To be updated
Last five matches:
- Rennes 4-1 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
- Strasbourg 3-0 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
- Lyon 2-1 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
- Strasbourg 1-1 Jagiellonia (UEFA Conference League)
- PSG 3-3 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Joaquin Panichelli
As Ligue 1’s top scorer this term with nine strikes, Panichelli will be eager to translate his form on the European stage, having already netted once – earning Strasbourg a significant point in the 1-1 draw with Jagiellonia last UEL matchday. He could prove pivotal in Strasbourg’s aim to secure direct qualification to the next round.