Hammarby IF vs Nexe: match preview on 6 October 2026

Nexe defeat Hammarby IF in European League opener

Nexe secured a victory over Hammarby IF IF in their EHF European League match on 6 October 2026. The result places Nexe in second place on the standings with two points from one game, while Hammarby sit in fourth position with zero points after their first defeat in the competition.

The Croatian side arrived in Stockholm with momentum, having won four of their previous five matches. Their form included a 33:26 away victory against Saint-Raphaël Var Handball in the EHF European League just one week prior. By contrast, Hammarby IF struggled in the preceding period, recording only one win in five outings. Their recent results included a 28:37 loss to Elverum in the same tournament and a 24:30 defeat to IK Sävehof in the Handbollsligan.

Nexe capitalised on their superior recent output. They scored 157 goals in their last five games, averaging over 31 per match, while conceding 140. Hammarby IF’s offensive output was lower, netting 153 goals in the same span, but they conceded 170. This defensive vulnerability was evident in their previous home European fixture against Elverum, where they conceded seven goals more than they scored.

Hammarby IF will look to recover from this setback, having also lost their opening European fixture. Nexe continues to build on their domestic success, where they defeated Dugo Selo 36:28 in their most recent league match.