Hammarby vs Anderlecht Prediction 23 July 2026
🔊 Hammarby and Anderlecht are set to face off in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round at the Tele2 Arena in Stockholm. For the Swedish side, this is a prime opportunity to capitalise on home support and gain an edge ahead of the return fixture. The Belgian visitors arrive with a stronger squad on paper and a wealth of European experience, but the start of a new season always brings its own challenges. The winner will progress to the Europa League third qualifying round, while the loser will drop into the Conference League qualifiers.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two clubs have never met in official competitions. The upcoming clash will be the first head-to-head match in the history of both teams.
Head-to-head statistics Hammarby - Anderlecht
Hammarby Team Overview
The Swedish club secured a spot in the Europa League qualifiers after a strong campaign in last season's Allsvenskan, finishing as runners-up. This year, after 14 league fixtures, Hammarby are again sitting second in the table, boasting eight wins, two draws, and four defeats.
Since June, Henrik Rydström, formerly of Columbus Crew in the United States, has taken charge. Under his leadership, Hammarby have played four matches and emerged victorious in all of them. The team has scored at least twice in each outing and kept clean sheets in their last two games.
Hammarby are especially formidable at home. Across their last 16 official matches on their own turf, they have picked up 13 wins, drawn twice, and suffered just one loss. In the previous European campaign, the Swedes already knocked out a Belgian side, Charleroi (0-0, 2-1), so their current opponent shouldn’t be a complete unknown for Hammarby.
Match Results: Hammarby
RSC Anderlecht Team Overview
Last season was far from ideal for the Belgian giants: Anderlecht finished fourth in the Belgian Pro League, prompting the club to appoint Portuguese manager Vítor Bruno, formerly head coach at Porto, this summer.
Anderlecht’s main advantage remains their extensive experience on the European stage. The team are regulars in continental competitions and boast a deeper squad than Hammarby. Still, last season was mixed: Anderlecht reached the final qualifying round of the Europa Conference League but failed to get past Greek side AEK (1-1, 0-2).
In July, Anderlecht played four pre-season friendlies, recording three wins and a draw. However, they head into the new campaign without any competitive fixtures under their belt, while Hammarby are already in full swing in the Swedish league. That match sharpness could allow the hosts to put up a real fight in this opening leg.
Match Results: RSC Anderlecht
Match Outcome Prediction
Trends- Hammarby have avoided defeat in 15 of their last 16 home fixtures.
- Anderlecht have failed to win in 7 of their last 8 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Trends- Anderlecht have scored in 11 of their last 12 games.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Anderlecht remain favourites in this tie, thanks to their superior individual quality and wealth of European experience. However, the first leg in Stockholm is unlikely to be a walk in the park for the Belgians. Hammarby are in good form, look confident at home, and can cause problems with their high-intensity play and passionate support from the stands. Our prediction: Both Teams To Score: Yes. Anderlecht have both scored and conceded in 11 of their last 12 competitive matches. Projected scoreline: 1-1.
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Betting Tips: Hammarby - RSC Anderlecht
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