- Hammarby are unbeaten in their last three games, which includes back-to-back Allsvenskan victories over IF Elfsborg and Kalmar FF.
- RSC Anderlecht are still seeking their first away win in all competitions, having drawn one and lost three from four road trips.
A stylish clash of cultures at 3Arena
Hammarby IF vs RSC Anderlecht preview sees Hammarby IF play at 3Arena on Thursday in good form, having won six and lost four of their ten matches in all competitions. But that doesn't tell the whole story. Henrik Rydstroem took over at the beginning of June and has tightened up his team since, making them more compact, pragmatic and, dare we say, a little boring.
The hosts have won three and lost one of their home matches in all competitions this season, averaging 2.50 goals scored per game and 0.75 conceded. Anderlecht are the more possession-based team and will want to pin Hammarby back and win the ball back high up the field, so this could be an interesting matchup of styles.
Vitor Bruno has been in charge of the visitors since 1st July 2026 and has introduced a possession-based, counter-pressing style of soccer that aims to pin teams back. Anderlecht's away form has been poor, so much so that they remain in search of their first victory on the road in all competitions, having lost three of four away matches.
Hammarby can get the better of inconsistent Anderlecht
Although this has the makings of a tight European tie, Hammarby's home bite and Anderlecht's poor away record make the Swedish side a real upset shout in Hammarby IF vs RSC Anderlecht prediction. Anderlecht are priced as 2.4 favourites for this game, while Hammarby are just behind at 2.9 with the draw at 3.25. Both teams to score at 1.72 and over 2.5 goals at 1.95 is the pick of the bunch as this game is likely to be open, rather than tight and tense, and Hammarby IF vs RSC Anderlecht betting tips point to goals at both ends. Paulos Abraham has been Hammarby's livewire in recent weeks, scoring three of their nine goals in their last five, while Danylo Sikan has filled Anderlecht's penalty box with three in five for them. Hammarby IF vs RSC Anderlecht prediction also leans toward the home side making the most of their strong form.
