Prediction: Anderlecht to win 2-0
Best Odds: 9/1
Bookmaker: Zetbet
BK Hacken and Anderlecht will lock horns with each other in the UEFA Europa League qualifying this week. The second leg of the second qualifying round tie between the Allsvenskan club and the Belgian Pro League club
BK Hacken
BK Hacken are a modest Swedish club who are not expected to challenge for the league title. The Wasps finished eighth in the 2024 Allsvenskan and now stand a chance of playing in the UEFA Europa League.
The Swedish club defeated Slovakian side Spartak Trnava in the first qualifying round, winning the tie 3-2 on aggregate. Winning against Anderlecht in the second qualifying round is going to be more difficult, especially after they lost the first leg, but it was only by a single-goal margin, which suggests that they can still stage an upset. The 2025 Allsvenskan campaign started in late March. BK Hacken â€" who won the 2024â€"25 Svenska Cupen, which is why they are in the UEFA Europa League qualifying campaign â€" are down in ninth place with 22 points from 17 matches, 11 points behind third-placed Malmo.
BK Hacken will head into the second leg of the tie against Anderlecht on the back of a 6-1 defeat at the hands of Djurgarden in the Swedish Allsvenskan. It came after a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Anderlecht in Brussels in the UEFA Europa League qualifying tie, which followed a goalless draw with Halmstads BK in the Swedish Allsvenskan.
Team News:
BK Hacken are likely to line up in a 4-3-3 formation against Anderlecht. Etrit Berisha will be in goal for the Swedish club. Harry Hilvenius, Silas Andersen, Marius Lode and Adam Lundkvist will be the four defenders. Pontus Dahbo, Samuel Leach Holm and Simon Gustafson will be the midfielders. Severin Nioule, John Paul Dembe and Sanders Ngabo will be the three forwards.
Anderlecht
Anderlecht are one of the biggest clubs in Belgium who regularly feature in European competitions, such as the UEFA Champions League. The Purple & White, though, endured a tough 2024-25 season and finished as low as fourth in the Belgian Pro League.
This means that Anderlecht, who are the most successful Belgian club in European competitions with five trophies, will have to settle for a place in the UEFA Europa League, and that too if they are to successfully negotiate the qualifying rounds. Anderlecht beat BK Hacken 1-0 in the first leg and need to be at the top of their game in the second if they are to avoid a shock upset in the tie.Â
Anderlecht will head into the second leg of the tie against BK Hacken on the back of a 5-2 victory over Westerlo at home in the Belgian Pro League. It came after a 1-0 victory over BK Hacken at the RSC Anderlecht Stadium in Brussels in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League qualifying tie.
Team News:
Anderlecht are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against BK Hacken. Colin Coosemans will be in goal for the Belgian club and will have Ali Maamar, Lucas Hey, Jan-Carlo Simic and Ludwig Augustinsson in front of him in defence. Nathan De Cat and Enric Llansana will be the two holding midfielders. Tristan Degreef, Thorgan Hazard and Nilson Angulo will be the three attacking midfielders. Luis Vazquez will lead the line for Anderlecht.
Key Factors to Consider
- BK Hacken have conceded 7 goals in their last 2 games in all competitions.
- BK Hacken on 4 of their last 12 games in all competitions.
- Anderlecht have lost 4 of their last 12 matches in all competitions.
- Anderlecht have lost 3 of their last 11 UEFA Europa League matches.
- Anderlecht have scored 6 goals in their last 2 matches in all competitions.
Conclusion
BK Hacken are not easy pushovers and playing at home will give them an advantage, but it is very likely that Anderlecht will win the second leg and will progress to the next round.
Prediction: Anderlecht to win to 2-0
Best Odds: 9/1
Bookmaker: Zetbet