[Allsvenskan Sweden] Hammarby vs Göteborg - Last season, both matches between these teams ended in 1-1 draws.
Hammarby finished just short of qualifying for European competitions last season, ending in fifth place. They are currently in the same position this season. After 13 rounds, Hammarby has 22 points, six points less than Djurgården, who is in third place. At the same time, Hammarby is ahead of GAIS only on tiebreakers and has one game in hand.
The "White-Greens" started this season poorly, but recent successful results have allowed them to rise significantly in the table. In their last five matches, Hammarby has suffered only one defeat and comes into the game against Gothenburg with a four-match unbeaten streak. In the previous round, Hammarby drew 0-0 against GAIS, and before that, they defeated Sirius and Djurgården 3-0 each and beat AIK 2-1.
Sweden's second most successful club is going through tough times. Like last season, Gothenburg is fighting to stay in Allsvenskan. Currently, the "Blue-Whites" are in 13th place, just one point above the relegation play-off zone. Their lead over the relegation zone is also minimal – only three points. With a large portion of the season still ahead, every point is crucial for Gothenburg right now.
Recently, Gothenburg has shown highly inconsistent results. In the previous round, they lost 0-2 to modest Värnamo, but before that, they beat Elfsborg 1-0 at home and suffered a crushing 2-5 defeat to AIK. In their last five matches, Gothenburg has earned seven points, which might give their fans some optimism after a disastrous start to the season.
Prediction: Hammarby -0.5
Hammarby vs Göteborg stream and TV listing
Sweden:TV4 Play, Discovery+
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