Hacken are set to host Elfsborg at the Bravida Arena in Sweden's Allsvenskan on Sunday, and the result could significantly affect the race for Europe. The home side are fourth in the table with 23 points and are just three behind third-placed Mjallby, who occupy the division's final Europa Conference League playoff spot, while the visitors are four points behind their hosts in seventh but are only six clear of the league's 14th-placed relegation playoff spot. Hacken will be disappointed that after 14 matches they are averaging just 1.
64 points per game, a figure that is lower than the 1.9 points per game they achieved in 2023. In fact, their 1.
64 points per game return is significantly lower than their 2022 title winning record of 2.13. The hosts come into Sunday's clash having won their last two league fixtures, but prior to that they did lose three of four top-flight matches.
Hacken's home record in the Allsvenskan this season is fairly good having won four of their seven fixtures at the Bravida Arena, but considering they won 14 of 15 home fixtures last season, this record will be disappointing to manager Pal Arne Johansen . This is Johansen's first season in charge of the club and his side have won seven, drawn three and lost six matches in all competitions. Under his leadership this campaign, Hacken have scored 26 goals and conceded 23, and this makes them the division's third-best offensive and 11th best defensive team.
As for the visitors, they come into the game havin.