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In a clash that will have significant ramifications at both ends of the Allsvenskan table, relegation-threatened Halmstad will hope to get the better of visitors Hacken on Sunday at Orjans Vall.
The away side are third with 20 points and are in with a strong chance of qualifying for Europe this season, whereas the hosts are last in 16th place with just six points, seven points and three places from guaranteed safety.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Halmstad vs Hacken key stats
- Halmstad have conceded at least three goals in each of their last three league games.
- Hacken have failed to keep a clean sheet in nine of their past 10 matches.
- Halmstad have only trailed at half time in two of their nine most recent league fixtures.
- Hacken have scored at least three goals in four of their last nine games.
Halmstad vs Hacken preview: A crucial day at both ends of the table
Halmstad vs Hacken — Tale of the Tape
| Halmstad | vs | Hacken |
|---|---|---|
| 16th | Position | 3rd |
| 6 | Points | 20 |
| 10 | Goals For | 25 |
| 26 | Goals Against | 22 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 15th | Home / Away Rank | 8th |
Halmstad currently occupy one of two automatic relegation spots, and while they are seven points from 13th-placed IFK Goteborg, they are only four points from Degerfors in the 14th-placed relegation playoff spot.
The hosts' plight was worsened on July 13, when they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Djurgarden, their sixth loss in eight Allsvenskan games.
Bollklubben have faced the vistors nine times since the turn of the decade, with Sunday's hosts winning on five occasions, though their two clashes last season saw them suffer a 4-1 defeat in July 2025, before settling for a goalless stalemate later that same month.
Boss Stuart Baxter will hope that striker Omar Faraj can end his two-game goalless streak, though any goal would only be his fourth in the league this season.
Hacken are unlikely to make a charge for the title this term considering they are 12 points from first-placed Sirius, but they at least occupy one of two Conference League qualifying spots.
However, only three points separate them from 10th-placed Mjallby, so much could change by the end of the weekend, though it should be noted that they are only three points from second-placed Hammarby.
Getingarna come into the weekend's clash on the back of two consecutive defeats, but they were unbeaten in their prior 10 matches, a period in which they won five times.
Head coach Jens Gustafsson will not be able to select left-back Adam Lundkvist due to the fact the defender has accumulated too many yellow cards and is suspended.
Halmstad vs Hacken form guide & betting tips
| HAL | vs | HAC |
|---|---|---|
DWLLL |
Form | WDWLL |
| 4 | Points | 7 |
| 14th | Form Table | 7th |
| 6 | Goals For | 10 |
| 12 | Goals Against | 11 |
DWLLL |
Form (All Comps) | WDWLL |
Whispers predicts: Halmstad 1-3 Hacken
Considering the two teams are so far apart in the table, it comes as no surprise to see Hacken backed by the bookmakers at 14/25 (1.56).
While Hacken have enjoyed a considerably better season than their opponents, they have failed to keep a clean sheet in nine of their past 10 matches, and so it may be sensible to back Both Teams to Score, which is priced at 4/7 (1.57).
The visitors should have enough quality to take advantage of the fact their hosts have been vulnerable defensively, and that is why a prediction of Over 2.5 Goals for Hacken – valued at 6/4 (2.5) – could be the way to go.
However, considering Halmstad have only trailed at half time in two of their last nine league fixtures, a Draw at Half Time may be a value bet at 8/5 (2.6).
> Both Teams to Score at 4/7 (1.57) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 Goals for Hacken at 6/4 (2.5) | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw at Half Time at 8/5 (2.6) | Likelihood: Possible