One of the most intriguing pairs in the Europa Conference League playoff qualifiers could deliver a surprise. The Swedish side holds an advantage in match fitness, while the German team boasts higher-class players. The first leg promises to be thrilling.
In the last two rounds of qualification, Häcken faced relatively modest opponents from Luxembourg and Estonia but failed to secure a perfect record. On the pitch against Paide, the Swedish team only managed a draw, with the underdog matching them in chances (8-9 in shots). That match was also notable as Axel Lindahl, the team’s primary full-back, got injured, he's unlikely to be available for the rest of the Conference League qualifiers.
Heidenheim’s confident debut in the Bundesliga last season earned them a spot in the European competition. In preseason, they secured seven consecutive victories, including significant wins against Parma (1:0) and Espanyol (2:1). Following the departures of Tim Kleindienst and Jan-Niklas Beste, forward Marvin Pieringer has emerged as the new leader for the German side. In the DFB-Pokal match against Willingen (4:0), newcomer striker Maximilian Breunig scored a hat-trick, making him another key player to watch.
In terms of player quality, Heidenheim surpass their opponent. We’ll choose a reliable handicap (0) on the German team, as the match takes place in Sweden where Häcken might put up a strong resistance.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | U 2.5 | O 2.5 |
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23/20
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11/4
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39/20
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37/20
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21/50
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6/5
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5/2
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7/4
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17/10
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2/5
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7/5
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5/2
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3/2
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13/10
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5/2
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17/10
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81/50
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43/100
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