Hammarby vs Varbergs tips and predictions

Rock solid Hammarby?

With just 1 point between them it's sixth placed Hammarby versus eigth placed Varbergs in this eagerly anticipated Allsvenskan fixture.

The odds-on for the home side might not be for everyone but their opponents are unlikely to be considering any thoughts of victory.

The hosts go into the match having chalked up 6 wins from their last 7 home games.

These home players have found some form. Hammarby scored two or more goals in 6 of their recent 7 home matches and the defenders have cleared things up at the back. Recently they have conceded no more than once in 8 of their last 9 home games. They'll likely see this as an opportunity to keep a clean sheet.

There have been periods when Varbergs have lacked the fundamentals to stand up to pressure. They have conceded three or more goals in 5 of their last 18 matches. It could be the reason they have to take an L.

Hammarby have won 4 of the last 5 fixtures between these sides before this one. With regard to previous meetings the head-to-head stats favour another home win.

Most observers believe that both sides can score despite the favouritism for Hammarby. However, the odds-against for the BTTS No is slightly more attractive here.