The Allsvenskan's bottom club Vasteras play host to a Hacken side that have hopes of European qualification this season but we are predicting a close and competitive 90 minutes between the two clubs on Monday night.
History favours and away win but Hacken head into this game on the back of defeats in each of their last three away games so must improve on the road if they are going to win this game.
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Vasteras vs Hacken prediction: No clean sheets at the Hitachi Energy Arena
Key Stats
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in each of Hacken's last six league games.
- Both teams have scored in two of the last three league meetings between these two clubs.
- Four of Hacken's last six fixtures have ended with both teams scoring.
Correct score prediction: Vasteras 1-2 Hacken
Hacken have four of their last six encounters with Vasteras, scoring at least two goals on each occasion, but the visitors have failed to keep a single clean sheet in their last six outings in the Allsvenskan.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Hacken the slight favourite
- HOME: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
- DRAW: 14/5 (4.75) – 21.1%
- AWAY: 16/11 (2.45) – 40.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Hacken are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 40.7%, and we agree with the bookmakers on this one.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Last five H2Hs: Hacken in full control
Hacken have picked up three wins, one draw and a single defeat from their last five games against Vasteras in all competitions, running out 3-0 winners in their last head-to-head back in 2021.
Sweden Allsvenskan 28/07/24
BK Hacken
Vasteras SK
Sweden Cup 20/03/21
BK Hacken
Vasteras SK
Vasteras preview: At their best against Kalmar
Vasteras were away at Kalmar for their last Allsvenskan game in early June where the visitors produced their best performance of the campaign so far.
Patric Aslund fired the away side in front after 16 minutes which proved to be the only goal of the first half but Vasteras upped their game in the second 45 as Matteo Ahlinvi scored twice to make it 3-0 and late on Henry Offia added a fourth as the scoreline ended 4-0.
Predicted lineup: Fagerström (GK), Nsabiyumva, Douglas, Magnusson, Marqués, Johansson, Åslund, Linday, Larsson, Warneryd & Diabate
Sweden Allsvenskan 30/09/24
L
Brommapojkarna
2
Vasteras SK
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 26/09/24
D
IFK Goteborg
1
Vasteras SK
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 22/09/24
L
IFK Varnamo
2
Vasteras SK
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 14/09/24
L
GAIS
3
Vasteras SK
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 31/08/24
L
Sirius
2
Vasteras SK
1
Hacken preview: Returned to winning ways against AIK
Hacken were looking to make a return to winning ways when they played host to AIK last time out and a goal from Lunddal Friðriksson gave the home side a 1-0 lead in the 21st minute.
Edward Chilufya scored the all-important second goal just before the interval to make it 2-0 to Hacken and early in the second half, Amor Layouni netted a third for the hosts.
Three minutes after their third goal, Hacken were at it again, this time Danish midfielder Mikkel Rygaard got his name on the scoresheet and even though AIK pulled a goal back soon after, the result had already been decided as the hosts claimed a 4-1 victory.
Predicted lineup: Linde (GK), Hovland, Lode, Lundkvist, Lunddal Friðriksson, Rygaard, Gustafson, Amané, Layouni, Chilufya & Inoussa
Sweden Cup 02/10/24
W
IK Tord
1
BK Hacken
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 29/09/24
W
Sirius
0
BK Hacken
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 26/09/24
L
Hammarby
2
BK Hacken
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 22/09/24
L
Malmo FF
4
BK Hacken
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 19/09/24
L
Djurgarden
2
BK Hacken
1
Player to watch – Simon Gustafson
We've selected Hacken and Sweden midfielder Simon Gustafson as our player to watch in Monday night's clash as the 29-year-old has played a key role in his club's charge for European football this season.
Gustafson rejoined Hacken in 2022 following a successful spell in the Eredivisie with Feyenoord and Utrecht but failed to score in his last two campaigns with the Swedish club.
Gustafson is a key attacking player for Hacken
However, in 2024, Gustafson has scored three times as well as providing three assists in his 13 Allsvenskan starts making the midfielder a key component in Hacken's attacks.
