Mjallby AIF and Hacken are set to clash in a highly anticipated Swedish Allsvenskan match at Strandvallen on Wednesday night.
Both teams are eager to bounce back from recent setbacks, with Mjallby aiming to break a two-game losing streak and Hacken looking to recover from a string of disappointing results.
Current Form
Mjallby AIF
Mjallby started May on a high, collecting seven points from three games.
However, they have since faced back-to-back defeats, including a 1-0 loss to IFK Goteborg and a 3-1 defeat against Djurgardens IF.
Mjallby has been relatively solid at home, losing only one of their first six Allsvenskan fixtures this season.
They currently sit fifth in the league, four points behind third-placed GAIS.
Hacken
Hacken’s form has dipped recently, with only one point from their last three matches against Halmstads BK, Malmo, and GAIS.
They have struggled away from home, suffering heavy defeats in two of their last three away games.
Hacken is just below Mjallby in the standings, trailing only due to goal difference.
Team News
Mjallby AIF
Adam Petersson is out for the season with a cruciate ligament injury. Silas Nwankwo's availability is uncertain after a recent knock.
Rasmus Wikstrom may be benched for Herman Johansson following the defeat against Djurgardens.
Hacken
Ishaw Abdulrazak is sidelined due to illness, and Isak Brusberg is recovering from a groin strain.
Hacken may alter their forward line, with Edward Chilufya and Zeidane Inoussa potential starters after the team's recent struggles.
Predicted Lineups
Mjallby AIF
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI: Tornqvist; Wikstrom, Rosler, Pettersson; Stahl, Gustafson, Gustavsson, Rojkjaer, Stroud; Johansson, Bergstrom
Hacken
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: Linde; Fridriksson, Hovland, Lode, Lundqvist; Dahbo, Gustafson, Romeo; Layouni, Inoussa, Chilufya
Prediction
Considering Mjallby’s strong home form and Hacken’s recent struggles on the road, this match leans towards a narrow victory for the home side.
Mjallby has been difficult to beat at Strandvallen, and Hacken’s poor away record might continue.
Our Prediction: Mjallby AIF 2-1 Hacken
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