At 1 AM on August 13th, Hammarby will host BK Häcken in the 18th round of the Swedish Superettan.
Both teams are in excellent form. Hammarby have won their last three matches, with a goal difference of 9-1, including a 2-0 away victory over BK Häcken on July 20th. BK Häcken have also performed well, winning three out of their last four matches, with their only loss coming against Hammarby.
The two teams have distinct playing styles. Hammarby are known for their “strong home defense,” conceding only six goals in their eight home matches, averaging 0.75 goals conceded per game, the second-lowest in the Superettan, behind only Malmö. BK Häcken, on the other hand, are “away-day specialists,” ranking 12th in the league’s home standings with a win rate of only 25%. However, they hold a strong third position in the away table, with a win rate of 44.4% and an average of 1.89 goals scored per game away, making them one of the few teams in Scandinavia that perform much better on the road than at home.
During the current transfer window, both teams have seen some personnel changes. Hammarby have seen the departure of 22-year-old goalkeeper Doven to Coventry City in England (who played in all 13 league matches in the first half of the season) and 24-year-old centre-back Kutus to Ludogorets (who made 12 appearances and scored one goal and one assist in the first half of the season). The club has added some young stars from the MLS, J-League, and Bayer Leverkusen youth team.
BK Häcken have also lost Norwegian centre-back Høgh to West Bromwich Albion in England, while their backup goalkeeper Bergström has returned to the Premier League following the end of his loan spell. The club has brought in 20-year-old Icelandic newcomer Karlsson from the Norwegian league.
In terms of head-to-head record, excluding friendlies, Hammarby have won five of their last six matches against BK Häcken, demonstrating a clear advantage. In the last 14 months, the two teams have met three times, with Hammarby winning twice and losing once.
In terms of personnel, 23-year-old Danish centre-back Frederik Winter is unavailable for Hammarby, while BK Häcken’s 20-year-old winger Tahvidarlan is out injured. However, both players are not considered key players for their respective teams.
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