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Hacken will look to return to winning ways when they travel to Gamla Ullevi for Saturday's meeting with struggling Allsvenskan newcomers Orgryte.
The visitors are hoping to respond positively after suffering their first league defeat this season, whereas the hosts are desperately searching for a result that could reignite their fight against relegation after a difficult start to life back in Sweden's top division.
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.
Orgryte vs Hacken key stats
- Orgryte are without a win in their last nine Allsvenskan matches.
- Orgryte have conceded 27 goals during their nine-match winless run.
- Hacken were on a 10-match unbeaten streak in the league before their defeat to Djurgarden.
- The last time Orgryte beat Hacken was in 2005.
Orgryte vs Hacken preview: The visitors looking to bounce back immediately
Orgryte vs Hacken — Tale of the Tape (Allsvenskan)
| Orgryte | vs | Hacken |
|---|---|---|
| 16th | Position | 3rd |
| 6 | Points | 20 |
| 10 | Goals For | 22 |
| 28 | Goals Against | 18 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 15th | Home / Away Rank | 7th |
Returning to the Allsvenskan after a 17-year absence was always expected to present a huge challenge for Orgryte, and the opening months of the campaign have underlined just how difficult the adjustment has been.
Andreas Holmberg's side earned promotion through last season's relegation play-off, but they have managed only one league victory from their first 11 outings.
That memorable 2-0 success away to reigning champions Mjallby remains their only triumph of the campaign, with the hosts collecting just three draws alongside seven defeats.
Orgryte have failed to win any of their last nine league matches, conceding 27 goals during that period, as last weekend's 3-0 defeat away to Kalmar extended their miserable run.
Sitting bottom of the table and already four points from safety, they need to tighten up defensively if they are to climb out of danger.
Hacken, meanwhile, have made an encouraging response to last season's disappointing 10th-place finish by re-establishing themselves among the division's leading contenders.
Jens Gustafsson's men pieced together an impressive 10-match unbeaten run across April and May, collecting five victories and five draws.
However, their momentum was halted upon resuming following the break, being on the receiving end of an entertaining 4-2 home defeat against Djurgarden.
Although that result knocked them down to third, they remain level on points with second-placed Hammarby and firmly involved in the battle near the summit.
The Wasps should also welcome the opportunity to face a struggling Orgryte side after displaying impressive consistency for much of the campaign.
Orgryte vs Hacken form guide & betting tips
| Orgryte | vs | Hacken |
|---|---|---|
L
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L
D
L
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Form |
W
W
D
W
L
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| 1 | Points | 10 |
| 16th | Form Table | 2nd |
| 4 | Goals For | 10 |
| 12 | Goals Against | 9 |
L
L
D
L
L
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Form (All Comps) |
W
D
W
L
L
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Whispers predicts: Orgryte 1-3 Hacken
Hacken to win at 1/2 (1.50) looks like the standout selection, while a 3-1 away victory at 9/1 (10.00) offers value in the correct-score market given the visitors' superior quality and Orgryte's recent defensive struggles.
In addition, Orgryte's recent matches have featured plenty of goals due to their defensive vulnerabilities, while Hacken have shown throughout the campaign that they possess the firepower to exploit struggling opponents, making Over 2.5 goals at 10/21 (1.48) a good pick.
> Match result – Hacken to win at 1/2 (1.50)| Likelihood: Likely
> Over 2.5 goals at 10/21 (1.48)| Likelihood: Likely
> Hacken to score over 1.5 goals at 10/21 (1.48)| Likelihood: Likely
> Correct score – Orgryte 1-3 Hacken at 9/1 (10.00) | Likelihood: Outsider