Häcken vs Halmstads Prediction: The hosts will dominate the match

Häcken will play host to 10th-place Halmstads at the Bravida Arena on Sunday. The hosts are the favorites, sitting 3rd on the table, but the visitors will be out for the win as well. Previews, possible starting 11, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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In their previous match, Häcken suffered a 1-0 defeat in an away game against Degerfors. However, they had a strong performance prior to that when they secured a victory away at Aberdeen in a Europa League match, winning 5-3 on aggregate to advance to the Europa League group stage.

Häcken have been formidable at home in the Allsvenskan this season, earning 30 points from 11 home matches. Their home record includes 10 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss. Impressively, they have won nine consecutive matches at Bravida Arena. Häcken have a knack for creating excitement at Bravida Arena, scoring 36 goals in their 11 league home games. However, they have also conceded 13 goals in these home matches.

Currently, Häcken occupy the 3rd position on the league table with 44 points earned from 22 games. They have scored 52 goals and conceded 27.

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Halmstad managed to secure a victory in their last game, defeating Sirius 2-1 at home. This win was a significant relief for them as it marked their first victory in the league after going seven games without a win. Prior to this victory, they played an away match against Varnamo, which ended in a goalless draw.

In Allsvenskan away matches, Halmstad have achieved a record of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses. However, their defense hasn't been particularly solid on the road, conceding a total of 20 goals in these away games.

Currently, Halmstad are positioned 10th on the league table with 29 points earned from 22 games. They have scored 21 goals while conceding 35.

Häcken: Peter Abrahamsson, Johan Hammar, Jacob Barrett Laursen, V. Fridriksson, Aiham Ousou, Samuel Gustafson, Ishaq Abdulrazak, Amane Romeo, Tobias Sana, Amor Layouni, Srdan Hrstic.

Halmstads: Marko Johansson, Phil Ofosu-Ayeh, Andreas Johansson, Gabriel Wallentin, Marcus Olsson, Thomas Boakye, Joel Allansson, Amir Al Ammari, Naeem Mohammed, Jack Cooper Love, Erik Ahlstrand.

Based on the current form and the home advantage, it's reasonable to expect the home side to have the upper hand in this match. The visitors have been struggling in recent games, while the hosts have been performing well at home.

• HT: W1 for 1.70 odds
• Over 3 for 1.70 odds
• HT/FT: W1/W1 for 1.90 odds