Hacken and Strasbourg are set to clash in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. This match marks an important moment in the campaign for both teams as they compete for vital points in the league phase.
Match Overview: Hacken vs Strasbourg
Hacken, representing Sweden, is looking for their first victory in this year’s Conference League. They have drawn their initial two matches and currently aim to improve their standing. Meanwhile, Strasbourg, the French club, has enjoyed a positive start, accumulating four points from their first two fixtures.
Recent Form
- Hacken’s Conference League record: Draw, Draw (DD)
- Hacken’s overall form: Draw, Win, Draw, Draw, Draw, Draw (DWDDDD)
- Strasbourg’s Conference League record: Win, Draw (WD)
- Strasbourg’s overall form: Win, Draw, Draw, Loss, Win, Loss (WDDLWL)
Hacken drew their opening match against Shelbourne, followed by a late draw against Rayo Vallecano. They recently faced Malmo in the Swedish league, finishing 1-1. This extended their winless streak but kept them unbeaten over seven matches across all competitions.
Strasbourg started their European campaign successfully, defeating Slovan Bratislava 2-1, before drawing 1-1 with Jagiellonia Bialystok. However, they faced a setback in Ligue 1, suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat against Rennes last weekend.
Team News
Hacken will be without defenders Leo Vaisanen and Jacob Laursen due to long-term injuries. Isak Brusberg is expected to lead the attack after performing well in the previous match. Amor Layouni, who has contributed significantly this season, is also likely to start.
Strasbourg, on the other hand, will miss defender Andrew Omobamidele and midfielder Felix Lemarechal due to injury. Key attacker Emanuel Emegha is also sidelined, but Ben Chilwell is set to make his European debut, bolstering the defense.
Projected Lineups
| Hacken | Strasbourg |
|---|---|
| Berisha | Penders |
| Lindberg | Doue |
| Samuelsson | Hogsberg |
| Helander | Chilwell |
| Lundqvist | Ouattara |
| Andersen | El Mourabet |
| Gustafson | Barco |
| Layouni | Moreira |
| Rygaard | Nanasi |
| Dahbo | Panichelli |
| Brusberg | Enciso |
Match Prediction
The upcoming matchup is expected to be a competitive contest. Despite their injury issues, Strasbourg has the edge in quality and experience. The prediction leans towards a narrow victory for Strasbourg, potentially ending with a score of 2-1.
This match is crucial for both teams as they look to solidify their standings in the UEFA Conference League, making it an exciting fixture for fans.
