Match Details & Team Information
•Jul 10 • 18:15 UTCSpartak Trnava
BK Hacken
Spartak Trnava finished 3rd in the Slovak First Football League in the 2024-2025 season and qualified for the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round by winning the Slovak Cup for the ninth time. [21, 29] They participated in the UEFA Conference League in 2024/2025, recording 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in 4 matches. [12] Historically, they reached the UEFA Europa League group stage for the first time in the 2018-19 season, finishing 3rd with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. [44] The team demonstrates strengths in offensive plays, creating numerous scoring opportunities, and generally has a reliable defensive structure, though occasional vulnerabilities appear during counterattacks. [3]
Tactical Notes
Under new manager Michal Ščasný (appointed June 6, 2025), Spartak Trnava typically focuses on offensive plays to create scoring opportunities. Their defensive setup is generally solid but can be susceptible to counterattacks. [3, 48]
Key Players
Injuries
BK Hacken is currently placed 8th in the Swedish Allsvenskan league with 15 points from 12 games. [20] They are participating in the UEFA Europa League Qualification. Their recent form shows a balanced record over the last 10 matches, with 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, scoring an average of 1.4 goals and conceding 1.3 goals per game. [2]
Tactical Notes
BK Hacken typically emphasizes possession-based play with patient attacking development rather than direct counter-attacking, averaging 55.8% possession in recent league games. [3, 47]
Key Players
Injuries
Spartak Trnava, playing at home, are slightly favored to win this UEFA Europa League qualifier. Their recent form has been inconsistent, but they generally perform well at home. BK Hacken has a notable injury list which could impact their performance, despite their tactical approach emphasizing possession. The head-to-head record suggests competitive matches between these two sides. Expect a game with goals, with Spartak Trnava having a narrow edge.