- BK Hacken have won three of the last four home H2Hs against Halmstads BK, with the latest meeting finishing 4-2 to them in a friendly.
- BK Hacken are on a streak of two wins, a draw, and two defeats in their last five Allsvenskan games.
Hacken can hold the upper hand
Hacken boss Jens Gustafsson took over as the club’s head coach in January 2025 and has since overseen a team that play dynamic, high-tempo, and attacking soccer with their organised pressing game and fast breaks making them a tough team to face on their day. Our BK Hacken vs Halmstads BK prediction also points to a strong tactical advantage for the hosts.
Halmstads BK on the other hand, have adopted a much more open playing style since Johan Lindholm took charge in August 2024, but their backline has been exposed on far too many occasions when they’ve pushed men forward.
While Halmstads BK are much the better side when they do that, they’ve lost consistency as a result, and the form coming into this weekend’s game reflects that.
This BK Hacken vs Halmstads BK preview supports the view that Hacken will be the favored team with the bookies at -181 compared to a +500 price for a Halmstads BK victory and that looks about right given the sides have been dead even with three wins each in their last six meetings.
However, BK Hacken vs Halmstads BK prediction analysis highlights that Hacken have won the home leg in three of the most recent four fixtures and that’s enough to tip the scales in their favour.
Hacken bounced back from their 1-3 home defeat by GAIS ten days ago to beat Elfsborg 2-0 on the road just three days later, while Halmstads BK's 2-0 win at home against AIK last time out snapped a two-game winless run that included a 0-0 away draw to GAIS and a 2-0 defeat by Hammarby IF.
An open and exciting matchup is on the cards
When considering BK Hacken vs Halmstads BK betting tips, we think the hosts can take all three points in a high-scoring affair as they have the most favourable recent history and form in this fixture, but there is every chance Halmstads BK can make a contest of it and push the game towards the ‘Both Teams To Score’ market.
Hacken have been letting in way too many goals at Bravida Arena, shipping 14 in just seven matches for an average of 2.00 goals per game. Halmstads BK’s away defence has been no better, conceding 10 goals in just six away matches for an average of 1.67 per trip. Our latest BK Hacken vs Halmstads BK odds reflect the defensive vulnerabilities on both sides.
The mid-table clash will be closely fought as both sides will want to string together some positive momentum and pull clear of the middle of the table. Hacken occupy ninth place with 18 points from their first 14 Allsvenskan fixtures, two ahead of Halmstads BK in 11th with 16 from the same number of games.
BK Hacken vs Halmstads BK prediction further notes that Samuel Leach Holm is Hacken’s most lethal attacker with four Allsvenskan goals in 14 appearances, while Yannick Agnero has bagged five goals in 14 league appearances to lead the line for Halmstads BK. John Paul Dembe has scored twice for Hacken, while Naeem Mohammed is Halmstads BK’s creative hub with four assists in 13 league games.
