Match Preview: Kalmar FF vs Hammarby IF

On August 4th, 2024, Kalmar FF will face Hammarby IF in what promises to be an intriguing Allsvenskan clash. Historically, Hammarby holds the upper hand in this fixture with 6 wins in their last 19 meetings, compared to Kalmar’s 3 victories. Additionally, Kalmar’s recent home form has been underwhelming, coupled with their low average of 0.88 points per game at home this season. In contrast, Hammarby has shown solid away performances, averaging 1.25 points per game on the road.

Given these statistics, along with the fact that matches between these teams typically see 3 goals and a high percentage (74%) of both teams scoring, fans can expect a competitive encounter. Hammarby’s away form suggests they may have the slight edge, but the game’s outcome could be influenced by Kalmar’s determination to improve their home record. A high-scoring draw or a narrow win for Hammarby feels like the most plausible results based on the available data.

Insights

• Kalmar FF won only 3 of the last 19 matches against Hammarby IF.
• Hammarby IF won 6 of the last 19 encounters with Kalmar FF.
• 10 out of the last 19 matches between Kalmar FF and Hammarby IF ended in a draw.
• Kalmar FF has a poor home form this season.
• Hammarby IF has a good away form this season.
• Matches between Kalmar FF and Hammarby IF have averaged 3 goals.
• Both teams have scored in 74% of the previous matches between Kalmar FF and Hammarby IF.
• Kalmar FF averages 0.88 points per game in home matches this season.
• Hammarby IF averages 1.25 points per game in away matches this season.

Match Facts

• In the last 18 home matches, Kalmar FF has won 10 times, drawn 6, and lost 2 against Hammarby IF. Kalmar FF leads the goal difference 33-14.
• Across their last 38 meetings, Kalmar FF has 14 wins, 15 draws, and Hammarby IF has 9 wins, with Kalmar FF leading the goal difference 62-47.
• Last season’s encounters ended 0-0 (Kalmar FF at home) and 3-1 in favor of Hammarby IF (at home).
• Kalmar FF scores 38% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes, the highest percentage in the league.
• Hammarby IF scores 26% of their goals between the 61st and 75th minutes.
• Kalmar FF has been unbeaten in their last 3 home games against Hammarby IF.
• Kalmar FF failed to score in 3 of their 8 Allsvenskan home matches this season.
• Hammarby IF did not score in 3 of their 8 Allsvenskan away matches this season.
• Jacob Trenskow is Kalmar FF’s top scorer with 5 goals, while Nahir Besara has scored 7 times for Hammarby IF.

• Jacob Trenskow has provided 7 assists for Kalmar FF, and Nahir Besara has the most assists for Hammarby IF with 6.
• Simon Skrabb has received 4 yellow cards for Kalmar FF. Shaquille Pinas has collected 5 for Hammarby IF.
• Kalmar FF wins the first half in 36% of their matches, while Hammarby IF does so in 27%.
• The winner of their last meeting was Hammarby IF, with a two-goal margin.
• When Kalmar FF leads 1-0 at home, they win 77% of their matches, whereas Hammarby IF wins 83% of their matches when leading 1-0 away.
• Kalmar FF wins 10% of home matches when trailing 0-1, and Hammarby IF wins 0% of away matches when down 1-0.
• Hammarby IF has performed better in the Allsvenskan than Kalmar FF.
• Over the last 5 matches, Kalmar FF has shown better performance compared to Hammarby IF.
• Hammarby IF has lost only 1 of their last 5 games against Kalmar FF in all competitions.
• In their last 5 meetings, Kalmar FF won once, Hammarby IF won 3 times, and there was 1 draw.
• Hammarby IF has lost just 1 of their last 5 Allsvenskan games against Kalmar FF.
• Kalmar FF has won just 1 of their last 5 Allsvenskan games against Hammarby IF.
• On average, Kalmar FF scores 1.2 goals per match against Hammarby IF, whereas Hammarby IF scores 2 goals per match against Kalmar FF.
• The average number of goals in matches between Kalmar FF and Hammarby IF is 3.2.
• The average number of goals scored in the first half of matches between Kalmar FF and Hammarby IF is 1.6.
• Kalmar FF scores an average of 1.29 goals at home, and Hammarby IF averages 1.06 goals away.
• Hammarby IF scores 27% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.