The UEFA Europa League Third Qualifying Round serves up an exciting Scandinavian clash as Swedish side Häcken hosts Norwegian rivals Brann at the Bravida Arena. Both teams have battled through the previous qualifying rounds to reach this stage, and the stakes are high with a place in the play-off round on the line. This is a first-ever competitive meeting between these two clubs, making it a fresh and unpredictable encounter.
Häcken, with their home advantage and a squad built for attacking football, will be looking to secure a positive result to take into the second leg. Brann, meanwhile, arrives with a potent attack that has shown its potential in previous rounds and a determination to get a crucial away goal. The winner of this two-legged contest will be one step closer to the Europa League group stage, a massive prize for both clubs. Expect a strategic battle with a high level of intensity.
Match Details
- Competition: UEFA Europa League Third Qualifying Round (First Leg)
- Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
- Stadium: Bravida Arena
- Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 1:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CEST
- Referee: Georgi Kabakov (Bulgaria)
Head-to-Head & Form Guide
There is no known competitive head-to-head record between Häcken and Brann. As this is their first-ever official meeting, recent form and tactical preparation will be the most important factors heading into this match.
Häcken:
Häcken’s form has been mixed, with a recent thrilling 6-3 home win over Anderlecht in the previous round of Europa League qualifying showing their attacking power, but also a concerning 1-6 home loss to Djurgårdens in the league. Their defense has been a point of concern, conceding eight goals in their last two outings. However, their ability to find the back of the net, particularly at home, means they are always a threat.
- August 3, 2025: Häcken 1–2 Elfsborg (Swedish Allsvenskan)
- July 31, 2025: Häcken 6–3 Anderlecht (Europa League Qualifying)
- July 27, 2025: Häcken 1–6 Djurgårdens IF (Swedish Allsvenskan)
- July 24, 2025: Anderlecht 1–0 Häcken (Europa League Qualifying)
Brann:
Brann comes into this match with a solid, but not flawless, run of form. They are buoyed by a dominant 4-1 away victory against Sarpsborg in the Norwegian Eliteserien. They dropped into the Europa League after a tough Champions League qualifying round against RB Salzburg. Their attack is potent, scoring nine goals in their last five matches, more than double Häcken’s tally in that span. However, they have conceded in all but one of their last five matches, hinting at defensive vulnerabilities that Häcken could exploit.
- August 2, 2025: Sarpsborg 08 1–4 Brann (Norwegian Eliteserien)
- July 30, 2025: Red Bull Salzburg 1–1 Brann (Champions League Qualifying)
- July 23, 2025: Brann 1–4 Red Bull Salzburg (Champions League Qualifying)
- July 19, 2025: KFUM Oslo 2–0 Brann (Norwegian Eliteserien)
Tactical Analysis & Key Players
This match has all the ingredients for a high-scoring, end-to-end contest. Both teams possess strong attacking players but have shown defensive weaknesses. Häcken will likely employ a high-tempo, attacking style to utilize their home advantage. Key players to watch for Häcken include forward Amor Layouni, who has proven his ability to create and score goals, and midfielder Simon Gustafson, who is a creative force in the center of the park. Brann, on the other hand, will look to use their own potent offense, with Sævar Atli Magnússon leading the line, and midfielder Felix Horn Myhre providing creativity from the midfield. The battle in the midfield will be crucial, and whichever team can assert control and exploit the defensive gaps will likely come out on top.
How to Watch Häcken vs. Brann on TV, Live Stream
| Country | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|
| Sweden | N/A |
| Norway | N/A |
| United States | beIN SPORTS, Fox Sports |
| United Kingdom | N/A |
In the United States, the match will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS and Fox Sports. For other regions, broadcasting information is not yet confirmed. It is also common for some clubs to provide live streams on their official websites or YouTube channels for European qualifiers, so it is worth checking those sources.
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