Hammarby v IFK Goteborg

Hammarby vs Goteborg Preview

Fifth placed Hammarby will head into this upcoming clash against Allsvenskan strugglers Goteborg with a four-game unbeaten sequence under their belts following a 0-0 draw away from home at GAIS, while Goteborg slipped to another defeat away from home last weekend when they were dealt a 2-0 loss at Varnamo, leaving the visitors perched precariously just above the relegation play-off spot.

Hammarby have also collected three wins within their recent four-game unbeaten spell in the Swedish top flight which have come in the form of victories over AIK, Sirius and Djurgarden respectively, the former two wins both being on home soil at their Tele2 Arena where the hosts have lost just once in their opening six games.

A 2-1 loss at home to Varnamo has been more than outweighed by collecting five wins within their six home games played to date this season which consists of wins against Kalmar, Elfsborg, Vasteras, AIK and Sirius and although Kim Hellberg's side have also slipped to five defeats so far this term as well, four of these losses were incurred on their travels.

Results at home have been very steady indeed as Hammarby have lost just once in their previous 10 games, while the bigger picture shows the hosts have been handed just two defeats in their last 16 home games overall in the Allsvenskan.

Goteborg sit just one league position and one point above the relegation play-off spot in the Swedish top flight table and their situation hasn't been helped by the fact that the visitors have managed to muster just two wins in their last seven games, whilst also slumping to four defeats within this period as well.

Victories against Mjallby and Elfsborg, both of which were registered on home soil at their Gamla Ullevi ground, have been overshadowed by slipping to four defeats at the hands of GAIS, Malmo, AIK and Varnamo respectively.

To make matters worse for Goteborg, three of these four recent defeats have been inflicted upon Stefan Billborn's side on their travels where they have lost four of their seven outings on the road to date this term.

The bigger picture shows Goteborg have managed to capture just five wins out of their last 19 games overall in the Allsvenskan which also includes 10 defeats and does not bode particularly well for this upcoming trip to the Tele2 Arena on Monday evening, especially as Goteborg have managed to keep just five clean sheets within this period as well.

Hammarby v Goteborg Verdict

Hammarby have lost just once in their last 10 meetings against Goteborg and with solid form at home under their belts, the hosts look in good shape to grab all three points in this encounter which in turn could see them reduce the deficit on third placed Mjallby.

Therefore, our main bet will be Hammarby win @ 1.90

Other side bets worth considering:

Hammarby win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.87

Correct Score: Hammarby 3-0 @ 17.00