Djurgårdens IF vs Häcken Prediction: The hosts hope to continue their impressive form

Djurgarden will face Hacken at the Tele2 Arena in the second-round match of the Sweden Allsvenskan on Monday. Djurgarden enter the game with an impressive streak of seven consecutive wins across various competitions. Can they continue the run? Below are previews, possible starting 11, expert betting tips, and odds.

Djurgårdens IF

Djurgarden kicked off the season in impressive fashion with a commanding 4-1 away victory against Goteborg. The early dismissal of Goteborg's Kolbeinn Thordarson in the 27th minute made the task easier for Djurgarden to secure all three points. This victory extends Djurgarden's winning streak to seven consecutive wins across various competitions, including cup matches and friendlies.

Unfortunately, Djurgarden suffered a setback in the first round when midfielder Rasmus Schuller sustained an injury that is expected to sideline him until June. Besard Sabovic stepped in as his replacement in the previous game and is likely to start against Hacken on Monday. In addition to Schuller, Djurgarden will also be without Gustav Wikheim due to injury.

Despite these absences, Djurgarden will aim to maintain their winning form and continue their strong start to the season against Hacken. The team will look to build on their early success and secure another important victory in the upcoming match.

Häcken

Hacken's season began with a disappointing home defeat against Mjallby last weekend. Despite enjoying 63% possession, Hacken struggled to create chances and lacked creativity in their attacking play. This loss adds to a recent run of form where Hacken have only managed to win two out of their last six matches.

Comparatively, Hacken might find it challenging to replicate their success from last season, where they finished third in the Allsvenskan. The team has undergone significant changes, losing key players between seasons and also parting ways with head coach Per-Mathias Hogmo, who moved to manage Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan. His successor, Pal Arne Johansen, is currently facing difficulties in finding a winning formula for the team. Furthermore, Hacken are dealing with significant injury issues, with players such as Isak Brusberg, Simon Sandberg, Valgeir Fridriksson, and Johan Hammar sidelined for the upcoming matches.

Possible Starting 11

Djurgarden – Jacob Widell Zetterström, Piotr Johansson, Miro Tenho, Marcus Danielson, Samuel Dahl, Samuel Leach Holm, Besard Sabovic, Oskar Fallenius, Lucas Bergvall, Tobias Gulliksen, Deniz Hummet.

BK Hacken – Andreas Linde, Axel Lindahl, Even Hovland, Jacob Barrett Laursen, Adam Lundqvist, Mikkel Rygaard, Amane Romeo, Simon Gustafson, Amor Layouni, Edward Chilufya, Julius Lindberg.

Expert Betting Tips

Hacken have had a slow start to the season and have shown concerning performances, particularly in the group stage of the Svenska Cupen in February. Their disappointing trend continued with a surprising 1-0 home loss to Mjallby in the first round. Despite their strong performance last season, Hacken's recent results suggest inconsistency and unreliability under Pal Johansen's leadership.

In contrast, Djurgarden boasts an impressive home record against Hacken, winning 13, drawing 2, and losing 5 of their last 20 home matches against them. Djurgarden have been in exceptional scoring form, netting three or more goals in all but one of their last six games across various competitions. They recently scored a total of nine goals in their victories over Orebro and IFK Goteborg. Djurgarden's attacking prowess and their dominant record against Hacken at home make them strong favorites going into this matchup.

• W1 for 1.80 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.62 odds
• BTTS for 1.60 odds