7th Aug. UEFA Europa League - Hacken VS Brann Prediction
UEFA Europa League - Hacken VS Brann
Match Time:08-08-2025 01:00 Friday (GMT+8)
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BK Häcken
BK Häcken, coached by Pål Arne Johansen, enters the third qualifying round after eliminating Anderlecht in a dramatic second-round tie, losing 1-0 away but winning 2-1 at home (2-2 aggregate) to advance via penalties, with a crucial 90+2nd-minute goal by Zeidane Inoussa. In the Swedish Allsvenskan, they’re struggling, sitting 7th with 20 points from 17 matches, losing 2-1 to Sirius on August 3, 2025, and averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.8 goals conceded in their last 5 matches. Key players include Inoussa, Mikkel Rygaard, and Amor Layouni, with a probable 4-3-3 lineup: Linde; Lindberg, Lode, Hammar, Laursen; Rygaard, Gustafson, Amane; Layouni, Chilufya, Inoussa. Häcken’s strengths are their attacking flair and home form at Bravida Arena (sold out, 6,500 capacity), but their inconsistent league form and defensive lapses (no clean sheets in 5 games) are concerns. They aim for a first-leg lead, with a Conference League league phase spot guaranteed if they lose.
SK Brann
SK Brann, led by Eirik Horneland, dropped into the Europa League after a 5-2 aggregate loss to Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League third qualifying round (1-1, 4-1). They won their first Champions League qualifier 4-2 on aggregate against Olimpija Ljubljana (2-1, 2-1), averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.5 goals conceded in four qualifiers. In the Norwegian Eliteserien, Brann is 2nd, beating Strømsgodset 3-2 on August 3, 2025, with Aune Heggebø scoring. Key players include Heggebø, Felix Horn Myhre, and Joachim Soltvedt, with a probable 4-3-3 lineup: Dyngeland; Crone, Sery, Knudsen, Wolfe; Myhre, Nilsen, Kartum; Soltvedt, Heggebø, Warming. Brann’s strengths are their attacking consistency (scoring in 7 straight games) and midfield dynamism, but their away form (1-1 draw vs. Salzburg) shows defensive vulnerabilities. They target a strong away result to advance to the play-off round against AEK Larnaca or Legia Warszawa.
Head-to-Head
Häcken and Brann have no prior competitive meetings, making this their first encounter. Matches between Swedish and Norwegian sides in UEFA competitions average 2.5 goals, with 50% over 2.5 goals and 50% both teams scoring (BTTS).
Predicted Score: BK Häcken 2-2 SK Brann
This first-leg clash on August 7, 2025, at Bravida Arena, Gothenburg, at 7:00 PM CEST (1:00 PM EDT), is a sell-out, broadcast on Viaplay and streamed on UEFA.tv and Sofascore, with referee Espen Eskås officiating. Häcken’s Inoussa and Rygaard face Brann’s Heggebø and Soltvedt, with Häcken’s home advantage tested by Brann’s attacking form. Häcken are slight underdogs (+200 odds) against Brann (+145), with a draw at +230, reflecting Brann’s edge from their higher league standing and European experience. Trends (Häcken: 80% over 2.5 goals; Brann: 60%) suggest goals, with betting tips favoring BTTS (-167 odds). Cards may be issued in the 20°C evening if Häcken’s physicality rises. The winner faces AEK Larnaca or Legia Warszawa in the play-off round; the loser faces CFR Cluj or Braga in the Conference League play-offs. Häcken may score through Inoussa, with Heggebø likely netting for Brann. Häcken’s home edge and attacking style balance Brann’s form and European pedigree, pointing to a high-scoring draw.
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