Hacken head coach Jens Gustafsson must still be wondering how his side failed to take all three points against AIK last time out. Despite utterly controlling tempo and territory, the Wasps lacked sharpness in the final third.

However, sitting comfortably 3rd in the Allsvenskan, Hacken remain one of the most dominant forces in the league when operating at home. They now welcome a Kalmar side enduring a nightmarish campaign, having failed to pick up a single point on the road with an abysmal 0-0-6 away record. Expect Hacken to dictate terms from kickoff, apply heavy pressure, and comfortably claim all three points.

Both teams are eager to bounce back following frustrating setbacks. Inter Turku arrive off a disappointing 1-2 home defeat to Gnistan, following an uninspiring draw against relegation-threatened Jaro.

While VPS suffered consecutive losses, those came against KuPS and HJK—unquestionably the top two standard-bearers in Finnish football. Despite those blips, Jussi Nuorela’s side have played high-quality football, boasting the second-best home record in the Veikkausliiga. Driven by strong structure and home-field dominance, VPS hold a distinct edge. Securing draw-no-bet coverage offers exceptional value against a shaky visiting squad.

Just as Brann looked to be hitting their stride, they suffered a surprise home defeat to Valerenga. Despite dominating with 71% possession, Eirik Horneland’s men were hit on the counter and surrendered crucial points.

The immediate test is whether Brann can recover against a surging Rosenborg team coming off three straight wins by a staggering 10-0 aggregate margin. While the reverse fixture ended 1-1, Brann’s record at Brann Stadion remains formidable. Driven to make amends in front of their home support, expect Brann to reassert control, break down Rosenborg’s backline, and claim a vital victory.

FC Basel opened their campaign on a positive note, battling past Servette to secure a deserved three points. While they needed a second-half penalty to break the deadlock, the Bebi controlled game flow and displayed sharp defensive organization.

Lausanne, by contrast, struggled in an uninspiring 1-1 opening draw against Grasshoppers before being soundly beaten 4-0 by St. Etienne in a mid-week friendly. The visitors look disjointed, lacking structure in defense and depth up front. Basel carry superior individual quality and home advantage into this matchday, making them well-positioned to take full advantage and grab another win.

Grasshoppers scraped a 1-1 draw at Lausanne to open their season, but the performance was messy and exposed structural deficiencies across their midfield.

Lugano opened with a 2-1 victory over newly promoted Vaduz—a performance far more commanding than the final scoreline indicates. Mattia Croci-Torti’s side followed up with a clinical European midweek away win in Kosovo, proving their fitness and readiness for competitive travel. Well-drilled in defensive transition and dangerous on the counter, Lugano are ideally built for away trips. Back the visitors to exploit Grasshoppers' defensive gaps and seal the win.