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Kalmar will welcome Hammarby at Guldfågeln Arena in the Allsvenskan on Sunday. The two Swedish clubs appear to be on opposite paths.
Kalmar vs Hammarby Preview
The hosts are unofficially in crisis. They are relegation threatened, sitting one place above the floor with 16 points after recording five wins in 16 matches, alongside one win and 10 defeats. Kalmar lost their previous game against Norrköping in an away fixture (2-0), but will hope to issue a strong response at home on Sunday.
Röda bröder could be inspired by their 2-1 win against Djurgården in their previous home meeting as they welcome Hammarby. Kalmar, who finished in the sixth spot last season, have been a shadow of their old selves this term. However, they still have 15 rounds of matches to salvage their campaign or face the specter of being relegated.
Hammarby sit high in fourth place on 28 points after winning nine games, drawing once and losing six out of 16. The visitors are pushing to leap into the top three, in view of securing a European sport. However, they trail top-placed Malmö FF by 10 points, Djurgårdens IF by six, and Mjällby AIF by one.
Bajen will head into the fixture on the back of two consecutive wins, home and away, scoring five goals without conceding. They will be looking to take advantage of Kalmar’s dip in form. However, the visitors have suffered some hiccups of late on the road, losing twice and drawing once in their last five trips in all competitions.
Kalmar vs Hammarby Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Kalmar have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
- Kalmar have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five clashes with Hammarby at Guldfågeln Arena.
- Kalmar have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
- Hammarby have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five away matches.
- Kalmar have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches while Hammarby have won twice, drawn once and lost twice. Form Guide: Kalmar – L-W-L-W-L, Hammarby – W-W-L-D-L.
Kalmar vs Hammarby Prediction
Jacob Trenskow has been Kalmar’s top performer this season but his efforts have not saved the hosts from the rut. He boasts seven assists and sits second on the chart.
Nahir Besara has been the shining light in Hammarby’s attack, with seven goals and six assists to his name so far. Kalmar must beware.
Hammarby are expected to come out on top based on form and momentum.
Prediction: Kalmar 1-2 Hammarby
Kalmar vs Hammarby Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Hammarby to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Hammarby to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Kalmar to score - Yes
