Hammarby vs Anderlecht prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the Europa League qualification quarter-finals on July 23, 2026, the first match between Hammarby and Anderlecht will take place. Both sides believe they can achieve success.
Hammarby vs Anderlecht: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Stockholm club performed well last season, earning 62 points. However, Mjällby were slightly stronger, and Hammarby had to settle for second place. Now, they are trying to retain their runner-up status—Sirius are surprisingly holding onto the lead in Allsvenskan.
The historic Brussels giant barely made it into the top six at the end of the regular phase of the last Pro League campaign. However, they improved, finishing at least fourth and earning a spot in this tournament. There was a chance to add a trophy to the season, but they lost 1-3 in extra time to Royal Union in the cup final.
The Swedes play an entertaining style: they score an average of 2.15 goals per game, though they also concede 1.08. The Belgians ended last season with a negative ratio: 1.48 goals scored on average versus 1.55 conceded.
Previous Meetings: Hammarby vs Anderlecht
This will be their first head-to-head encounter.
The match promises to be entertaining. We believe it will result in "over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.98).
Hammarby vs Anderlecht: Key Statistics and Trends
- Hammarby have won three in a row
- On average, Hammarby scores 2.29 goals and concedes 1 goal per match
- 50% of Hammarby's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.29
- Anderlecht have won their last three head-to-head matches
Hammarby vs Anderlecht: Likely Starting Lineups
Hammarby play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Khan – Persson, Winter, Eriksson, Skoglund – Tekie, Karlsson – Stange, Besara, Majed – Abraham
Anderlecht also use a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Hekeren – Angeli, Kana, Hey, Sardella – De Cat, Saliba – Degrief, Hazard, Bertaccini – Sikan
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