Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Allsvenskan match.
Although Hammarby IF and Halmstads BK currently occupy opposite ends of the Allsvenskan standings, they share a key characteristic: both teams lean heavily on a primary goal scorer. For Hammarby IF, that player is midfielder Nahir Besara, who has netted six goals so far this season. Halmstads BK, meanwhile, look to striker Yannick Agnero, who has scored five times.
Hammarby IF
Hammarby IF are not overly dependent on Nahir Besara. His six goals account for just 26% of their total output. Over the last six rounds, Hammarby IF have scored eight times, with only two of those coming from their captain—essentially the same percentage. Matches involving Hammarby IF average nearly 2.5 goals per game (2.46), a statistic that has helped the team secure victories in eight of their 13 fixtures.
Halmstads BK
Halmstads BK are significantly more reliant on Yannick Agnero, whose five goals represent 45% of the squad’s total. The Ivorian has failed to score in the last three rounds, a stretch in which the team lost twice. Before that, he had scored in five consecutive matches, a run that helped the team earn seven points—more than half of their current 13-point total. Matches involving Halmstads BK average over three goals per game, but they come with a steep negative goal difference (11:25).
Hammarby IF vs Halmstads BK Prediction
Taking all of this into account, we expect a high-scoring encounter, with Hammarby IF clear favourites to take all three points.
