Swedish side Häcken host Belgian giants Anderlecht. The first leg was a dominant display by the Belgian side controlling the game with the opposition unable to even register a shot on target. The Danish striker Kasper Dolberg netted the only goal. Besnik Hasi will be crestfallen that his team could not bring home a bigger result to ensure that they have a health advantage for the trip to Gothenburg.
Team News
Häcken will be without Brice Wembangomo, Isak Brusberg and Jacob Barrett Laursen who are all sidelined till the end of August. The Belgian side will be without RB Killian Sardella and Striker Elyess Dao for this fixture.
Head-to-Head
The current head to head record for the teams is- 1 win for the Belgian outfit due to no prior meeting between the two before.
Where the game will be decided
Häcken will hope to capitalise with their home advantage both coaches used a 4-2-3-1 formation in the first leg. Jens Gustafsson will have to come up with something new, the quality of the Belgian side will most likely prevail.
Prediction
Anderlecht have a brilliant squad and absolutely bossed their opponent in the first leg. The gulf in quality between the two sides is huge; the Belgian side is poised to progress to the next round.
Häcken 0-2 Anderlecht
Kick-Off Time
The action starts on Thu, Jul 31, 2025, 17:00 GMT at the Bravida Arena.
