Hammarby vs AIK Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

This is certainly the biggest game of the season so far in the Swedish top flight. Hammarby currently have a 6 point advantage at the top on 2nd placed AIK. Therefore a victory here for the hosts would give them a really commanding advantage at the top of the table, even at this early stage in the season.

As well as a top of the table clash, this is also a Stockholm derby. Although it is AIK vs Djurgården that is seen as the biggest derby in Sweden, these are arguably the two best supported clubs in the Swedish capital so it’s sure to be a cracking atmosphere for this one with the stakes high for both teams.

Overall it promises to be a good game. Hammarby have been brilliant going forward so far this term with their attacking options, the main reason why they are setting the pace at the top. They average 2.67 goals per game and an excellent 3.2 per game in front of their own fans. They’ve netted twice or more in all of their nine league games so far this term and in that kind of form, there looks to be real value in backing Hammarby to score over 1.5 Team Goals here.

While AIK have tended to be more of a defensive side in recent years, they’ve shown a few more signs of frailty this term, particularly on the road. 4 of their 5 away games this season in all competitions have seen both teams score and they will feel that they could really do with winning this one to close the gap on Hammarby who have started brilliantly.

Hammarby do certainly take chances and have adopted a very attacking approach which has left them open at the back at times. 8 of Hammarby’s 9 league games this term have seen both teams score. Even though they’ve only dropped 2 points all season, they have conceded 9 times in their last 5 matches so there is certainly the potential for goals in this one and backing Both Teams to Score appeals.

Going for Pa Amat Dibba to score anytime also looks good. His 7 league goals this term have come at a stunning rate of one every 58 minutes. Having scored in his last 4 home games, backing Dibba to score anytime might be worth a punt.