Häcken vs Mjällby prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 11, 2026
In the 21st round of the Swedish Allsvenskan on September 11, 2026, Häcken will face Mjällby. The hosts will be looking to beat the defending champions.
Häcken vs Mjällby team news and expert analysis
The Gothenburg club finished only tenth in the final league standings last year. They have clearly improved this season and are once again competing for a place in the top three. On the other hand, they have dropped plenty of points lately, including a goalless draw against GAIS.
The Hällevik side surprised everyone by winning both the league title and the cup in succession. However, they are nowhere near that level this season. In the Champions League, the Scandinavians overcame Lincoln Red Imps but were comprehensively beaten by Slovan Bratislava. In the Europa League, they suffered two defeats to Red Bull without scoring. They have also endured plenty of setbacks domestically, particularly recently. They lost 1-4 at home to Göteborg.
Lindgren and company are averaging 1.65 goals per match while conceding slightly fewer, at 1.45. The champions, meanwhile, are scoring just 1.32 goals per game and conceding 1.74.
Head to Head matches: Häcken vs Mjällby
Häcken have won five of the last seven official encounters, suffering two defeats during that period.
There is no need to overthink this one — we are backing the home side to beat an opponent who are clearly in crisis (odds – 1.62).
Häcken vs Mjällby: key statistics and trends
- Häcken have failed to win their last two matches
- 60% of Häcken's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.1 goals per game
- Mjällby have lost eight of their last nine matches
- 47% of Mjällby's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.05 goals per game
Häcken vs Mjällby: Possible starting lineups
Häcken play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Berisha - Lundqvist, Helander, Väisänen, Wembagomo - Doumbia, Sejers - Lindberg, Rydhor Jensen, Svanbäck - Lindgren
Mjällby play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Wallinder - Pettersson, Svanberg, Iqbal - Hoffmann, Gustafsson, Gustavsson, Granath - Samuelsson, Kjær, Bergström
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