- Raków's home record across all competitions is four wins and two defeats from six matches (Avg 2.17 goals scored, 1.00 goals conceded).
- Hammarby's away record across all competitions is two wins, one draw and three defeats from six games (Avg 1.67 goals per match).
- Raków's Patryk Makuch has been their most potent attacker with two goals in two UEFA Conference League qualifying appearances in 2026, while Hammarby's Paulos Abraham is on three goals in five matches.
Raków are the favorites, but Hammarby are no walkover
Raków Czestochowa are the slight favorites at 2.18 for this UEFA Conference League 2026 qualifier against Hammarby IF, who are listed at 3.33, with the draw coming in at 3.53.
This Rakow Czestochowa vs Hammarby IF preview suggests the Poles are certainly in the better form and that's why the game looks likely to go their way, but Hammarby will have their moments, so the draw and both teams to score bet should appeal more than the win.
Dawid Kroczek, who took over on 4th May 2026, has made his Raków side tough to break down by sitting deep and reorganizing into a back five when out of possession.
Henrik Rydström, who took the helm of Hammarby on 6th June 2026, appears to have kept them on a much more progressive playing field, with the Swedes playing an open 4-3-3 system with high pressing, width and vertical combinations through the half-spaces.
Hosts are in better form and can edge out Swedes
The contrast in styles should make for an interesting chess match on Thursday with Raków looking to shut the middle and hit on the break while Hammarby try to stretch the pitch and force turnovers.
Rakow Czestochowa vs Hammarby IF prediction points to Raków have won four of their last five and should be the likelier winners on the night, but Hammarby's pressing style could keep this game close for the Swedes.
Hammarby have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five, a decent run that should keep them in the tie if they can find some space early on.
Raków's last two results show the ebb and flow of momentum in soccer as they went down 1-2 at home to Wisla Plock in the Ekstraklasa before hammering Valletta FC 0-4 away in the UEFA Conference League qualification.
Hammarby can hold up their end to keep it close
Hammarby's most recent away trips have seen them draw 1-1 at IF Brommapojkarna in the Allsvenskan and lose 3-1 to RSC Anderlecht in UEFA Europa League qualification. So there is some momentum for them too.
Rakow Czestochowa vs Hammarby IF prediction is that Rakow Czestochowa have won seven of their last 10 in all competitions, while Hammarby have won only four, drawn two and lost four in their past ten.
The hosts look the more likely winners on Thursday based on the odds and recent results, but Hammarby will get chances and that's why the Rakow Czestochowa vs Hammarby IF betting tips lean toward both teams to score and over 2.5 goals.
Abraham has been Hammarby's main finishing man in recent games, hitting three in his last five and leading the team to an eight-goal total over that period.
Makuch's two goals in as many games in this competition also gives Rakow Czestochowa a bit of a advantage up front, which could see them nick a narrow win in a game that might be decided by fine margins.
Rakow Czestochowa vs Hammarby IF prediction suggests it could be close, but the hosts may just have enough to edge it.
