- Head-to-head: Häcken have won three of the last four meetings between these clubs (1 draw), with the other finishing 3-3.
- Current standings: Gulsvart are third in Allsvenskan 2026 with 31 points from 18 games, against Vasteras SK FK's 25 from 17.
- Recent form: Häcken have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five games, while Vasteras SK FK have won three and lost two of their last five.
Häcken the hottest team in Sweden?
With 31 points from 18 Allsvenskan 2026 games, BK Hacken are third in the table and have been the best team in the Swedish top-flight over the last month or so. Jens Gustafsson's team suffered a 3-0 loss to IF Elfsborg at the start of May, but have responded with back-to-back wins – a 1-0 home victory over Halmstads BK last Saturday, before trouncing Sirius 3-0 away at the weekend.
They face a tough test in Västerås SK FK – who are eighth in the standings – at the Nordic Wellness Arena on Saturday, but Gulsvart have the edge in the head-to-head and have the momentum to get the job done.
Västerås can still get a goal
Hacken's approach
Gustafsson's Hacken, who have been under his guidance since January 2025, are a high-tempo, attack-first team that should always have the bulk of the ball against Vasteras SK FK.
Västerås' threat
Alexander Rubin's Grönvitt, who he has overseen since January 2026, are compact and pragmatic – good at keeping things controlled and playing on the counterattack when they have to. In short, Vasteras SK FK are a tough nut to crack and can certainly be dangerous on counter attacks, so we wouldn't be surprised if they score on Saturday, but the momentum and statistics are pointing to a home win.
Häcken the clear favorites
Gulsvart are a clear favorite at 1.58 ahead of Västerås SK at 4.76 and the draw at 4.3, which makes them difficult to back at such a short odds. However, they are still the right side of the odds and there is a decent return in Häcken and over 1.5 goals if their pressing game clicks early on.
Häcken have won four, drawn four and lost only once on their own patch in Allsvenskan 2026, averaging 1.78 goals per match – already hitting 16 at home. That's a bad sign for a Västerås SK side that have conceded 20 in nine road games in 2026.
Gustafsson’s guns to win it
The statistics tell us this game shouldn't be close, but the most recent clash in Allsvenskan 2026 finished 3-3 and is a reminder that these two clubs can play some open soccer when the game turns. Vasteras SK FK have failed to win either of their last two away games against BK Hacken, which is another pointer to the home side, but they do possess goal power.
So, a BK Hacken win and over 1.5 goals looks the cleanest betting angle, if the hosts click early on and pin Vasteras SK FK back for long periods.
- Gustav Lindgren is their main man with nine in 18 Allsvenskan 2026 games, while Julius Lindberg has added two to his account in BK Hacken's last five – the same total as Vasteras SK FK's top scorer Mikkel Ladefoged, who has 10 from 14.
- Axel Taonsa has two goals in Vasteras SK FK's last five, during which the Grönvitt have scored five goals.
