The UEFA Europa League match between Hacken and Qarabag FK will take place at Nya Ullevi on Friday at 12:30 am IST.
Following their defeat in the first Group H fixture of the Europa League, Hacken will be eager to secure some points this Thursday as they host Qarabag FK. In the first round of matches, the visitors managed to collect three points, giving them an opportunity to stay in the top two if they secure another victory this week. Hacken faced a challenging start to their Group H campaign in the first game when they faced Bayer Leverkusen, ultimately suffering a 4-0 loss with two goals conceded in each half.
The Swedish team struggled to find many positives from the match. However, given that it’s still early in the competition, they have ample time to turn things around. A win in this match could potentially get Mathias Hogmo’s squad into the top two positions within the group, which would be a positive start overall. Hacken should approach the game with confidence, considering their impressive performances in the Allsvenskan, where they currently hold third place in the standings.
On the other hand, the visitors are also enjoying a good run of form, having gone unbeaten in four matches, during which they scored 10 goals. One of those wins included a victory against Molde in the Europa League, providing Qarabag FK with an excellent start to the group stage of the competition. Defensive strength is a key focus for Gurban Gurbanov’s team, evident in their impressive record of conceding only six goals in the Azerbaijan Premier League.
Hacken’s probable starting lineup: Abrahamsson, Sanberg, Ousou, Hovland, Fridriksson, Rygaard, Gustafson, Romeo, Layouni, Sonko, Chilufya
Qarabag FK’s probable starting lineup: Ramazanov, Bayramov, Mustafazada, Medina, Cafarquliyev, Jankovic, Romao, Andrade, Benzia, Zoubir, Juninho
Hacken
Opponents | Score |
AIK | 2-0 (W) |
Jonsereds IF | 1-4 (W) |
Kalmar FF | 1-0 (L) |
Bayer Leverkusen | 4-0 (L) |
Halmstads BK | 3-2 (W) |
Qarabag FK
Opponents | Score |
Sumqayit | 5-0 (W) |
FK Qabala | 1-2 (W) |
Molde | 1-0 (W) |
Sabah FK | 2-0 (W) |
Sabail | 2-1 (L) |
The UEFA Europa League match between Hacken and Qarabag FK will take place at Nya Ullevi on Friday at 12:30 am IST.
Hacken vs Qarabag FK | Key Details |
Date | October 6 |
Venue | Nya Ullevi |
Kickoff time in the Sweden | 9:00 pm |
Kickoff time in India | 12:30 am |
Fans in Azerbaijan can catch the game live on CBC Sport Azerbaijan whereas fans in Sweden can watch the game live on Viaplay Sweden and V Sport Premium.
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