Halmstad’s results are terrible this season, but they are very consistent when it comes to scoring at home. Hacken’s back line has been a mess lately, so I am predicting an open contest with plenty of goals.
Key Stats
- Halmstad have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 5 home matches.
- Halmstad have seen over 3.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 matches.
- Hacken have seen BTTS & over 4.5 goals in their last 3 matches.
34 Previous Meetings
Hacken have been more successful in previous h2h, winning 19 out of 34 encounters while Halmstad celebrated 10 victories.
Halmstad in Relegation Danger
Halmstad are having a disastrous run in Allsvenskan this season, sitting bottom of the table with six points after 12 rounds.
They sacked Johan Lindholm from the head manager position in early May, appointing Stuart Baxter as interim but failed to find stability under his leadership, losing both of July encounters to Vasteras 3-1 and Djurgarden 3-0.
Earlier this week, it was announced Anders Smith will take over the coaching role and is expected to have his debut on Sunday.
Hacken's Recent Games Were Full of Goals
Hacken looked like the only team capable of challenging Sirius in the Allsvenskan title race, but their form declined in the last couple of rounds, currently sitting in 3rd place 12 points behind the leaders.
Just before the summer break, they pulled huge comeback against Hammarby, recovering from a two goal deficit to win 3-2 at home, but then lost the July premiere to Djurgarden 4-2 at home.
Last weekend, the Wasps were tagged favorites against Orgryte, held a 2-1 advantage at half-time but then collapsed defensively and suffered second straight defeat 4-3.
Team News
Halmstad have no reported injuries or suspensions ahead of this clash. Omar Faraj is their top scorer this season with three goals.
Etrit Berisha (back injury) and Filip Ohman (muscle problem) are not available for the visitors, while Adam Lundqvist is suspended.