In-season Hammarby host a rebuilding Anderlecht in Stockholm, and with both defences suspect, goals at each end look the sharpest angle.
Hammarby have a real chance to make this tie awkward for Anderlecht. The Stockholm club, part-owned by Zlatan Ibrahimovic, finished second in the Allsvenskan last season and are deep into their competitive campaign, which gives them a sharpness edge over a Belgian side still building fitness in pre-season. Playing at the 3Arena in southern Stockholm, Hammarby will attack with intent in front of a passionate home crowd. Anderlecht remain the bigger name with superior individual quality and European heritage, but their recent seasons have been turbulent and they are far from the dominant force of old. Away first legs in Scandinavia during mid-summer often catch travelling favourites cold. Both teams like to play on the front foot, and neither back line is airtight, so goals at both ends is the logical route in. Expect Hammarby to trade blows and keep the aggregate tie alive for the return in Brussels.
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Anderlecht have the stronger squad, but Hammarby's mid-season sharpness and home advantage make this closer than the names suggest. A draw is very possible.
Both sides play attacking football and have shaky defences, so Both Teams to Score at around 1.75 is our recommended bet.
Both Teams to Score is the standout pick, with Double Chance on Hammarby or the draw a solid alternative given their home form.
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