Liverpool hosts Manchester City in a Matchweek 6 Premier League clash. The big derby takes place this Sunday, October 11, at 16:30 at Anfield.
Hammarby and Anderlecht face each other in a Europa League second qualifying round match. The first leg between the two teams will be played in Stockholm on Thursday at 18:00 UK Time.
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Hamarby finished on 2nd position last season and secured a place in the Europa League qualifiers, where they will now start their participation. The Swedish team has been in excellent form since the championship resumed earlier this month. Hammarby have won all three of their matches, with the latest being a 4-0 victory against Degerfors. Previously, Hammarby defeated Kalmar 2-0 at home and Elfsborg 2-1 away.
The Swedish championship is in full swing and this could give the hosts a slight advantage. But Belgian giants Anderlecht are a strong team and will be looking to leave Stockholm with a positive result. Anderlecht finished 4th in the Belgian league last season, which secured them a place in the Europa League qualifiers. The away game in Stockholm will be the team's first official match, as Anderlecht beat NEC Nijmegen 3-2 in their last match.
Kairat arrives in Cyprus with a series of good results and six wins in its last eight official matches. The team has already overcome Sutieska in the first qualifying round of the Champions League with a 4:1 aggregate score, but away matches outside Kazakhstan are often more difficult, especially against teams with more experience in European tournaments. The long journey and different weather conditions can also have an impact in favor of the opponent.
Prediction for Hammarby - Anderlecht
Hamarby enter the first match of the Europa League qualifiers in excellent form and with an impressive record. The Swedish team has won all three of their matches since the restart of the championship, scoring eight goals and conceding only one. However, Anderlecht have far more European experience and have shown attacking potential in the matches, so my prediction is to see goals on both goals.
Prediction: BTTS
