Hammarby IF
- Hammarby IF are unbeaten in their last 3 home matches, including a 3-0 win over Mjallby AIF in Allsvenskan 2026.
- Kalle Karlsson has only taken charge at Hammarby IF for the start of this season, but he’s already overhauled their approach, making them a more aggressive, high-pressing unit that dominates the ball.
- The hosts are a much more interesting watch under his tutelage, with Nahir Besara their most creative outlet, providing two assists in two Allsvenskan 2026 matches.
- In Paulos Abraham, who has scored five goals across his last five competitive appearances, the hosts have their most deadly weapon.
- Hammarby have made a decent start to the new campaign, sitting in ninth in Allsvenskan 2026 after picking up three points from a possible six so far.
Orgryte IS
- Orgryte IS have lost just one of their last five games, beating Mjallby AIF 2-0 in their only Allsvenskan 2026 away match.
- Andreas Holmberg has overseen a real cultural shift at the club since taking charge in 2024, with the newly promoted side’s compact, organised style and ability to counter-attack proven early on.
- Orgryte’s 2-0 win over Mjallby AIF last time out will have given the Allsvenskan’s new boys real belief, and they should make a real go of this game on Saturday, just as they did in their first away trip to Mjallby.
- Mikael Dyrestam has been their creative hub, providing two Allsvenskan assists in as many games, but it’s Anton Andreasson leading the goals charts for Orgryte with two goals in his last two Allsvenskan appearances, and three in his last five.
Key Players
- The hosts are a much more interesting watch under his tutelage, with Nahir Besara their most creative outlet, providing two assists in two Allsvenskan 2026 matches.
- In Paulos Abraham, who has scored five goals across his last five competitive appearances, the hosts have their most deadly weapon.
- Mikael Dyrestam has been their creative hub, providing two Allsvenskan assists in as many games, but it’s Anton Andreasson leading the goals charts for Orgryte with two goals in his last two Allsvenskan appearances, and three in his last five.
Betting Insights
- Neither side has conceded on their home turf or away turf in Allsvenskan 2026, so it’s difficult to call a goalfest.
- Hammarby are clear favorites at 1.25 and should convert the pressure they’ll exert in this fixture.
Prediction
Both teams will be hungry for the win, but with the new boys in town providing the opposition, Hammarby should dominate the play.
