Main Pick: Both Teams to Score – YES
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Second Pick: Over 2.5 goals
Special Pick: Over 8.5 corners in the match
Reasoning:
Venue: Bravida Arena, Gothenburg
Referee: Maqedonci G. (Sweden)
Round 18 of the Allsvenskan brings us an intriguing clash between Häcken and Elfsborg, two teams with different playing styles but fairly similar standings. Häcken plays a possession-oriented game (3rd in league with 57.6% possession), while Elfsborg thrives on pace and direct play (only 46.1% possession, 12th).
Defensively, neither side is top-tier. Häcken concedes 1.8 goals per match (12th), and Elfsborg concedes 1.3 (7th). Offensively, both are dangerous – Häcken averages 5.0 shots on target, Elfsborg 4.7. Both create chances consistently, with Häcken at 35 big chances and Elfsborg at 47.
Expected goals (xG) are close (Häcken 24.8, Elfsborg 27.8), as are xGA (Häcken 25.5, Elfsborg 23.6), pointing to an open, balanced match.
Notably, Häcken is strong at home and leads the league in successful tackles (13.1 per match) – crucial against an aggressive and high-pressing Elfsborg. But Elfsborg can be dangerous on the counter and has a slightly better defensive setup.
Statistics Table (Häcken vs Elfsborg):
| Stat Category | Häcken | Elfsborg |
|---|---|---|
| FotMob rating | 6.89 (8th) | 6.87 (9th) |
| Goals per match | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 24.8 | 27.8 |
| Expected goals conceded (xGA) | 25.5 | 23.6 |
| Average possession | 57.6% (3rd) | 46.1% (12th) |
| Shots on target per match | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| Big chances created | 35 | 47 |
| Accurate passes per match | 482.6 (2nd) | 307.3 (11th) |
| Successful tackles per match | 13.1 (1st) | 10.2 (14th) |
| Touches in opposition box | 449 | 448 |
| Fouls per match | 11.3 (15th) | 14.5 (1st) |
| Yellow cards | 41 (2nd) | 35 (9th) |
| Red cards | 2 | 0 |
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