Hammarby vs Anderlecht

The Swedish trap of late July Hammarby against Anderlecht is the classic summer meeting that clubs from big leagues dread: the Swedes are mid-season, in full stride and with one of the liveliest attacks in their league, while the Belgians are taking the first steps of a new campaign. The pick covers the draw or away win, meaning Anderlecht avoiding defeat. Where the risk sits For squad and pedigree the Belgians remain superior, but the fitness gap in late July is a concrete factor, and Hammarby at home are an aggressive side. This call is more uncertain than the names suggest: I read it around 54%, barely more than a coin flip. To my eye the confidence of 6 is optimistic for a Scandinavian away night at this point of the season.