Allsvenskan Matchday 14, Monday, 15.07.2024 at 19:00
In Sweden, the clocks tick a little differently. While preparations are starting slowly in most European leagues, the Allsvenskan is already in full swing.
HBK and Gnaget face each other on Monday evening as part of the 14th matchday. It is a crucial duel for the survival of the league.
Find out who will prevail and which bookmakers offer the best odds in my Halmstad AIK betting tip!
Almost half of the season is over and for coach Magnus Haglund’s team, it’s now their second year in the Swedish top flight to keep their place in the league.
They were promoted with their coach in 2022 and narrowly held on to the league last year. A success that was less down to the defense
Back then, HBK conceded 44 goals. However, after 13 games played, the offense has improved.
They have scored 18 goals so far. After all, five teams have scored fewer goals. A statistic that the home side can build on, especially in front of a home crowd
The Haglund team have won two of their last two home games by at least three goals to one. The last time they managed a longer run was in 1999 (4).
However, I think it’s extremely unrealistic that this streak will be extended. Even the handicap odds in the Halmstad AIK betting tip are to be treated with caution
The bookmakers at Happybet already have a prediction of over 9.00 if the home side win by at least two goals.
But where does this pessimism from the bookmakers come from? After all, the visitors haven’t been playing the stars of Swedish soccer recently
The Gnaget are behind the hosts in the table for a reason. Before this matchday, only Norrkoping (35) had conceded more goals than them (29).
It is therefore not surprising that they are currently only four points off the relegation places. A win would be important if they want to avoid relegation for the first time in 19 years
One reason for their weak position in the table is certainly their away form. The men from Stockholm are the only team still waiting for their first away point (2U, 4N).
Therefore, my Halmstad AIK betting tip is at best a draw for the Gnaget. Betting directly on a win would be too risky in my opinion.
At Bwin Sportwetten you will find odds of around 1.30 before kick-off if the visitors don’t lose. If you combine that with a goal count of at least two goals, the potential value is around 1.60.
But as already mentioned, I wouldn’t underestimate the home side. They may have lost 5-1 last week, but their opponents were Malmö FF, who were almost overpowering.
They have won four of their last six games in front of a home crowd at Örjans Vall, losing two of them
They have also recently broken a streak against the visitors from Stockholm. They have won the last two home games. That’s as many wins as in the previous 14 league games combined.
One player who wants to prevent that is AIK striker Ioannis Pittas. He has scored in each of his last four matches. This time too? For your Halmstad AIK betting tip, the goal odds at Betano Sportbetten are around 2.50.
But the Cypriot alone won’t be able to fix it. The visitors are without a win in 12 away league games for a reason.
The home side also have something to make up for after their defeat against Malmö. I therefore expect a lively game with a slight advantage for HBK.
My Halmstad AIK tip is therefore: The hosts won’t lose!
