With a place in the final stage of the Europa League qualifiers at stake, hosts SK Brann will hope to make the most of their first-leg lead at Brann Stadion on Thursday against BK Hacken.
Brann emerged as 2-0 winners in the first leg of the third round last Thursday, with striker Saevar Atli Magnusson netting both goals to give the Norwegian home side a sizeable advantage over the visitors.
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Brann vs Hacken prediction: Leaky defences on both sides
Key stats
- Brann have kept one clean sheet in seven outings, conceding 10 goals while scoring at least once in six of those games.
- Hacken have kept opponents at bay once in their past nine attempts, conceding 12 in that time.
- The hosts managed to score six goals in their two most recent matches, as many as they had in their prior five.
Correct score prediction: Brann 2-1 Hacken (Brann win 4-1 on aggregate)
Brann have no need to take any risks on Thursday, and they could take advantage when Hacken commit players forward by exploiting the space behind their defensive line during counter-attacks.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Brann predicted to win by the bookmakers
- HOME: 11/20 (1.55) – 64.5%
- DRAW: 7/2 (4.5) – 22.2%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Brann are the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 64.5%, and the bookmakers do not believe that Hacken have much of a chance.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Second ever meeting
Thursday's meeting will be the two sides' second ever clash, with Brann winning 2-0 against the Swedish visitors on August 7.
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 07/08/25
BK Hacken
SK Brann
Brann preview: Improved form of late
Brann have won their last two games, whereas they had drawn two and lost one of their previous three in all competitions.
Striker Magnusson is certain to start up front, flanked by wider attackers Ulrik Mathisen and Eggert Aron Gudmundsson.
Predicted lineup: Dyngeland (GK), Pedersen, Helland, Larsen, Soltvedt, Myhre, Sorensen, Kornvig, Mathisen, Magnusson & Gudmundsson
Norway Eliteserien 11/05/25
D
Rosenborg
0
SK Brann
0
Norway Cup 07/05/25
L
Bryne
2
SK Brann
1
Norway Eliteserien 03/05/25
W
Valerenga
2
SK Brann
4
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
W
Bryne
2
SK Brann
3
Norway Cup 24/04/25
W
Bjarg
0
SK Brann
2
Hacken preview: Poor form at the wrong time
Hacken have failed to triumph in seven of their past eight matches, suffering four defeats, all of which have come in their six most recent games.
With central defender Johan Hammar out as a result of an Achilles issue, the away side will almost certainly start centre-backs Marius Lode and Olle Samuelsson.
Predicted lineup: Dyngeland (GK), Pedersen, Helland, Larsen, Soltvedt, Myhre, Sorensen, Kornvig, Mathisen, Magnusson & Gudmundsson
Sweden Allsvenskan 10/05/25
L
Sirius
2
BK Hacken
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 04/05/25
W
IFK Norrkoping
0
BK Hacken
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 27/04/25
D
Hammarby
1
BK Hacken
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 23/04/25
L
Degerfors
4
BK Hacken
3
Sweden Allsvenskan 20/04/25
W
IFK Goteborg
2
BK Hacken
3
Player to watch: Saevar Atli Magnusson
After starring in the first leg, Brann forward Saevar Atli Magnusson will be key, especially a goal on Thursday could put the tie beyond Hacken.
The forward has scored four times in his past six outings, though he failed to net in any of his prior six for club and country.