Match Pack: BK Häcken vs Hammarby IF (31/05/2026)

Prediction

BK Häcken are set to face Hammarby IF at the Nordic Wellness Arena, with Häcken entering this match in very good home form, averaging 2 points per game in home matches. Hammarby, on the other hand, have not fared as well on the road, managing only 1 point per game. Historically, when these two teams meet, there is a tendency towards high-scoring matches, with an average of 3.08 goals per game and both teams scoring 63% of the time.

Häcken’s recent results show a team that is difficult to beat at home, reflected in their solid form with draws and wins in their last few games. They will face Hammarby, who have been inconsistent away from home, despite a run of wins and a high average player rating this season.

Given Häcken’s strong home performance and Hammarby’s inconsistency on the road, combined with the historical data of goals in these encounters, the predicted outcome is a close affair. Considering the attacking potential of both teams this season, especially Hammarby’s higher average goals scored per game, there is a good chance for goals at both ends.

Predicted selection: Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – Yes.

Insights

• Häcken and Hammarby have met 24 times, with Häcken winning 8 matches and Hammarby 6; 10 matches ended in a draw.
• Häcken’s recent form shows good home performance, while Hammarby is performing poorly away.
• Previous matches between Häcken and Hammarby have averaged 3.08 goals, with 63% being BTTS (Both Teams to Score) matches.
• Häcken averages 2 Points Per Game at home this season in the Allsvenskan; Hammarby averages 1 Points Per Game away.
• BK Häcken’s recent form: D-D-D-W-W-D.
• Hammarby IF’s recent form: D-W-W-W-L-L.
• BK Häcken’s top-rated players include Mikkel Rygaard (7.35), Silas Andersen (7.24), and Harry Hilvenius (7.17).
• BK Häcken players unavailable: Filip Helander, Adam Lundqvist, Leo Väisänen, Sabri Kondo.
• Hammarby IF’s top-rated players include Nahir Besara (7.53), Hampus Skoglund (7.16), and Frederik Winther (7.12).
• Hammarby IF player unavailable: Sourou Koné.
• BK Häcken season statistics: avg player rating 6.92; scoring 1.89 goals and conceding 1.33 goals per game; 51% possession.
• Hammarby IF season statistics: avg player rating 7; scoring 2.2 goals and conceding 1 goal per game; 61% possession.
• BK Häcken has taken 132 shots (42 on target) and created 23 big chances, with 2 clean sheets and 25 yellow cards (0 red).
• Hammarby IF has taken 214 shots (68 on target) and created 36 big chances, with 3 clean sheets and 10 yellow cards (1 red).

Match Forecast

• With both teams missing key players due to injury, there might be vulnerabilities in defense for BK Häcken, while Hammarby IF will look to exploit gaps.
• BK Häcken might struggle to maintain possession against Hammarby IF, who have a notably higher average possession rate.
• Hammarby IF have created a significant number of big chances compared to BK Häcken, suggesting they may control attacking play.
• BK Häcken have a slightly lower defensive record, potentially conceding goals more easily against Hammarby IF’s strong attacking statistics.
• Set-pieces could play a pivotal role as both teams will likely have to find ways to break through from dead-ball situations.
• Given the likely attacking mindset of both teams, expect an open game with several goal-scoring opportunities on both ends.
• Hammarby IF’s slightly more disciplined gameplay (fewer yellow cards) might give them an edge in keeping players on the field during key moments.

Match Facts

• Date and Time: Hacken vs Hammarby IF, Allsvenskan Sweden, 31st May 2026, 12:00 UTC.
• Venue: Nordic Wellness Arena, Gothenburg, Sweden.
• Most common result between BK Hacken and Hammarby IF is 2-2, occurring 6 times.
• In the last 18 meetings at BK Hacken’s home, they have 8 wins, 9 draws, and 1 loss against Hammarby IF; goal difference is 35-22 for BK Hacken.
• Overall, in 39 meetings, BK Hacken has 12 wins, 18 draws, 9 losses to Hammarby IF; goal difference is 61-57 for Hammarby IF.
• Hammarby IF last won away against BK Hacken in 2005.
• Last season’s results: 1-1 draw at Hacken’s home, 4-0 win for Hammarby at their home.
• BK Hacken scores 25% of their goals between 16-30 minutes; Hammarby IF scores 23% between 61-75 minutes.
• BK Hacken is unbeaten in their last 10 games and last 9 home matches.
• BK Hacken has not lost to Hammarby IF in their last 13 home matches.
• BK Hacken has scored in all 4 home matches this season; Hammarby IF failed to score in 2 of 4 away matches.
• BK Hacken’s home record this season: 2 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses.
• BK Hacken has scored at least one goal in 10 consecutive matches.
• First-half wins: BK Hacken 34%, Hammarby IF 42%.
• Last meeting winner: Hammarby IF by 4 goals.
• When BK Hacken leads 1-0 at home, they win 75% of the time; when Hammarby leads 0-1 away, they win 84%.
• When BK Hacken trails 0-1 at home, they win 0%; When Hammarby trails 1-0 away, they win 0%.
• In Allsvenskan, Hammarby IF shows better performance than BK Hacken.
• Hammarby IF has lost only 1 of the last 5 games against BK Hacken in all competitions.
• Recent form against each other: BK Hacken 1 win, Hammarby IF 2 wins, 2 draws in last 5 meetings.
• Goal averages in meetings: Total 3 goals; 0.6 in the first half.
• Scoring averages at home: BK Hacken 2 goals, Hammarby IF 1.81 goals away.
• BK Hacken’s recent performance is better than Hammarby IF’s.
• BK Häcken probable lineup in a 4-2-3-1 formation; top-rated players: Mikkel Rygaard (7.35), Silas Andersen (7.24), Harry Hilvenius (7.17). Unavailable players: Filip Helander, Adam Lundqvist, Leo Väisänen, Sabri Kondo.
• Hammarby IF probable lineup in a 4-2-3-1 formation; top-rated players: Nahir Besara (7.53), Hampus Skoglund (7.16), Frederik Winther (7.12). Unavailable player: Sourou Koné.
• BK Häcken season form: 9 matches, avg rating 6.92, 1.89 goals scored/1.33 conceded per match, 51% possession, 132 shots (42 on target), 23 big chances, 2 clean sheets, 25 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
• Hammarby IF season form: 10 matches, avg rating 7, 2.2 goals scored/1 conceded per match, 61% possession, 214 shots (68 on target), 36 big chances, 3 clean sheets, 10 yellow cards, 1 red card.