League-position context
IF Elfsborg rank8th
Hammarby FF rank9th
IF Elfsborg points39
Hammarby FF points38
IF Elfsborg: #8 · 39 pts · GD -6
18 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hammarby FF: #9 · 38 pts · GD -1
19 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.