Halmstads BK vs. Mjallby AIF Match Preview Article

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In the aftermath of a 3-0 away mauling at the hands of IFK Norrkoping, the Halmstads BK team will need to refocus and rebuild confidence among the team.  They achieved 38% possession in that match and had 7 strikes at goal, with 1 hitting the target, up against IFK Norrkoping's tally of 15 efforts at goal, 5 of which were on target.  

The last 6 games have been a mixed bag for them and the 6 points they have picked up belies their poor defending and unremarkable goal scoring of late, having only managed 3 goals whilst conceding 14 at the other end.  

Losing 4 of their last 6 outings will not be looked on kindly by their manager; however, they did salvage some valuable points by winning the other 2 games.  

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Having taken all 3 points, with a crucial 3-1 home win over Hammarby IF in their last league game, Mjallby AIF will undoubtedly be very satisfied with their work.  They came away from that fixture with a 41% share of the possession and clocked up 10 attempts on goal with 5 on target, in comparison to Hammarby IF, who managed 13 attempts on goal, 5 of which were on target.  

Manager Anders Torstensson will be reasonably pleased with his team's performances in front of goal, having scored 11 goals in their last 6 games, but will want to tighten up his defence with 5 goals conceded in the same period.  In their last 6 away games, they have scored in 4 and kept a clean sheet in 3.  

Their strong run of form, both away and at home now gives them an unbeaten streak of 9 games in a row.  

Nicklas Røjkjær will be aiming to add his name to the scoresheet again to extend his goal tally of 3 goals in the last 6 league outings for Mjallby AIF.