Hacken, fresh off two draws, is determined to secure their inaugural Conference League victory of the season and cement a place in the top-24. They are set to welcome Strasbourg, a team that has recently struggled with their away performances but consistently manages to find the back of the net.

Hacken’s Form and Home Strength

Hacken’s domestic league campaign is largely settled, allowing them to channel their full focus into European competitions. The Swedish side played to a goalless draw with Shelbourne and, notably, let a victory slip away in the 90+13th minute against Rayo Vallecano (2:2). Coach Gustafsson’s team thrives on their home turf. Across their last six matches at home in all tournaments, they’ve suffered only one defeat, highlighted by a dominant 7:2 win over CFR Cluj, and have found the net in every single one of these encounters.

Strasbourg’s Current European Run

Strasbourg is currently experiencing a challenging period, having secured just one win in their last five outings. Their Conference League journey also began somewhat tentatively, despite accumulating four points. They achieved a narrow 2:1 victory over Slovan, a match where the Slovak team recorded a significant 22 shots on goal, and later managed an unexpected 1:1 draw with Jagiellonia, scoring only once from an xG of 2.59. Nevertheless, Strasbourg’s attack remains a key asset. On average, they score two goals per game in Ligue 1, and Panicelli has already notched nine goals this season, including one in the Conference League.

Match Outlook

Hacken exhibits strong performances at home, a stark contrast to Strasbourg’s struggles on the road. The Swedish team will be highly motivated and ready for a competitive battle in Europe, while the French side also possesses the offensive capability to challenge the hosts’ defense.