Hammarby IF and BK Haecken meet at 3Arena, Stockholm on Sunday, Aug 9 at 6:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Allsvenskan. Just 1 point separate them in the standings.

Hammarby IF come into this fixture in good form (3W 1D 1L recently). BK Haecken travel drawing too many games (3D in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Hammarby IF head into this on the back of a defeat, while BK Haecken arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Hammarby IF and BK Haecken have split their 6 meetings almost evenly (2W–2D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Hammarby IF won 4–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Hammarby IF win or a draw looks most likely.