BK Häcken host SK Brann in the UEFA Europa League Qualification Round 3 first leg at Bravida Arena on Thursday, 7 August 2025, 17:00 UTC. Our expert analysis predicts over 2.5 goals as both sides bring potent attacks and defensive vulnerabilities into this tie.
Head-to-Head Insights
- These clubs have never met competitively before.
- In absence of direct H2H, we rely on form and goal trends.
2025 Domestic Form
BK Häcken – Swedish Allsvenskan (Position: 8th, 16 matches)
- Goals scored per match: 1.50
- Goals conceded per match: 1.56
- Over 2.5 goals: 43.75% (7/16)
- Clean sheets: 31.25%
- Failed to score: 31.25%
Key Häcken Matches (recent 5):
- 3–3 vs AIK (Over 2.5, BTTS)
- 1–6 vs Djurgården (Over 2.5, BTTS)
- 2–1 vs Anderlecht (UECL Qual) – Brann encounter preview
- 1–2 vs Elfsborg (Allsvenskan)
SK Brann – Norwegian Eliteserien (Position: 2nd, 16 matches)
- Goals scored per match: 1.71
- Goals conceded per match: 1.50
- Over 2.5 goals: 50%
- BTTS: 50%
- Home advantage: +9%
Key Brann Matches (recent 5):
- 3–1 vs Viking (Over 2.5, BTTS)
- 1–1 vs Salzburg (UECL Qual)
- 1–4 vs Salzburg (UECL Qual)
- 2–1 vs KFUM (Eliteserien)
- 1–2 vs Bodo/Glimt (Eliteserien, BTTS)
Why Over 2.5 Goals?
- Attacking tendencies: Häcken average 1.50 goals; Brann 1.71.
- Defensive frailties: Häcken concede 1.56; Brann 1.50.
- Historical goal-rich ties: Both teams recorded over 2.5 goals in 47% (Häcken) and 50% (Brann) of matches.
- BTTS propensity: Häcken and Brann each saw BTTS in 47% and 50% of games.
- European context: Qualification ties often open up, especially first legs with home attack focus.
Betting Odds & Market
| Market | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 Goals | 1.85–1.95 | 51.3%–54.1% |
| Under 2.5 | 1.90–2.00 | 50.0%–52.6% |
| BTTS: Yes | 1.80–1.90 | 52.6%–55.6% |
| 1X2: Häcken | 2.10–2.20 | 45.5%–47.6% |
| 1X2: Brann | 3.30–3.50 | 28.6%–30.3% |
Value pick: Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
Prediction Summary
- Match: BK Häcken vs SK Brann
- Competition: UEFA Europa League Qualifiers R3 (1st leg)
- Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
- Best Odds: 1.90
Expect an open, high-scoring affair as both sides chase advantage before the return leg in Bergen.
