Häcken vs Mjällby AIF Prediction: The Wasps Continue Fine Home Form

Hacken had an impressive campaign last season, securing a commendable third-place finish in the league standings. As they embark on the new season, they will be aiming for an even stronger performance. Their journey begins this Sunday at the Bravida Arena as they face off against Mjallby. Below are previews, predicted starting lineups, expert betting tips, and odds.

Häcken will be eager to bounce back this season after falling short in their title defense last season. Hacken have the strongest home record in the league, amassing an impressive 42 points out of a possible 45 at the Bravida Arena last season. Their dominance at home has been evident in recent months, with the team proving unstoppable. Over their last fifteen home league matches, they have won fourteen, scoring an average of three goals per game while conceding just one on average.

Currently, the Wasps have won two of their last three matches, heading into this fixture on the back of a resounding 5-1 victory against Naestved.

Mjallby concluded the 2023 campaign with a comfortable finish, securing five places above the relegation zone and collecting 41 points from 30 games. Notably, Mjallby have one of the strongest away records in the league last season. They ranked third in terms of away performances, tallying 8 wins and 2 draws from 15 games. However, their track record at the Bravida Arena leaves much to be desired, having suffered a 3-0 defeat at the venue last season.

Presently, Mjallby have endured two consecutive defeats in their recent visits to this ground, failing to find the net on both occasions. Peter Abrahamsson, who featured in all 30 league games last season, is expected to maintain his position in goal, while Pontus Dahbo will be eager to secure a spot in the midfield engine room.

Häcken: Peter Abrahamsson, Simon Sandberg, Even Hovland, Nikola Zecevic, Adam Lundqvist, Mikkel Rygaard, Amane Romeo, Julius Lindberg, Amor Layouni, Srdjan Hrstic, Ali Youssef.

Mjällby: Noel Törnqvist, Rasmus Wikström, Colin Rösler, Tom Pettersson, Adam Stahl, Viktor Gustafsson, Jesper Gustavsson, Imam Seedy Jagne, Elliot Stroud, Alexander Johansson, Jacob Bergström.

Goals are likely to be plentiful in this upcoming match, primarily due to the consistent goal-scoring prowess of Hacken's offensive line. However, it's worth noting that in their last five matches, Hacken's defensive line has shown vulnerability, conceding a total of six goals. Moreover, three out of the past five meetings between these two teams have seen over 2.5 goals scored, with both teams finding the net.

Furthermore, Hacken has demonstrated dominance in recent clashes against Mjallby, scoring a total of 8 goals in their last three encounters. Additionally, Hacken have won 4 out of the last 5 clashes against Mjallby. With an impressive home record of winning 14 out of their last 15 home league matches, Hacken seems to have a clear advantage. On the other hand, Mjallby enter this fixture without a win in their last four games across all competitions, which further strengthens the case for Hacken's victory.

• W1 for 1.60 odds
• BTTS for 1.75 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.68 odds