League-position context
Hammarby FF rank11th
IF Elfsborg rank5th
Hammarby FF points39
IF Elfsborg points48
Hammarby FF: #11 · 39 pts · GD -3
21 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
IF Elfsborg: #5 · 48 pts · GD +20
12 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.