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GAIS vs Halmstad preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Gamla Ullevi Today - 2:30 PM
Allsvenskan
GAIS GAI
0 – 0
1ST HALF 39
Halmstad HAL
Live : 1st Half Today 2:30 PM
Round 14 Regular Season

Events

1ST-HALF
20'
Event
Rami Kaib
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Joackim Fagerjord
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
11'

Match Commentary

37
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Marvin Illary Right Footed Shot Saved
36
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Filip Beckman Head Shot Missed
33
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Omar Faraj Right Footed Shot Missed
31
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Max Andersson Left Footed Shot Saved
29
Corner Corner
Corner
29
Corner Corner
Corner
26
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Rocco Ascone Left Footed Shot Saved
26
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Hussein Carneil Right Footed Shot Blocked
22
Corner Corner
Corner
20
Corner Corner
Corner
18
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card
18
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Robert Frosti Thorkelsson Right Footed Shot Blocked
15
Corner Corner
Corner
11
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card
7
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Robin Wendin Thomasson Left Footed Shot Missed
2
Corner Corner
Corner
1
Corner Corner
Corner
1
Corner Corner
Corner
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Joakim Ostling

Statistics

Possession
GAI
62%
HAL
38%

Top Statistics

1 Big Chances Created 0
2 Shots 2
28 Dangerous attacks 11
67 Possession 33
3 Corners 3
6 Free kicks 4
1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

1 Goal Kicks 3
11 Throwins 7
4 Dribble Attempts 10
2 Successful Dribbles 7
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 70

Attacking

71 Attacks 25
1 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

26 Long Passes 27
271 Passes 129
236 Successful Passes 93
87 Successful Passes Percentage 72
4 Key Passes 3
15 Successful Long Passes 10
58 Successful Long Passes Percentage 37

Defensive

2 Saves 3
4 Tackles 7
6 Interceptions 6
18 Duels Won 19

Build-up

6 Total Crosses 8
3 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
4 Fouls 6

Lineup

Referee : Joakim Östling

Starting XI ▼

1
Mergim Krasniqi
Mergim Krasniqi Goalkeeper
6.93
5
Robin Wendin Thomasson
Robin Wendin Thomasson Defender
6.53
12
Robin Frej
Robin Frej Defender
6.79
24
Filip Beckman
Filip Beckman Defender
6.92
34
Dennis Collander
Dennis Collander Defender
6.4
7
Joackim Fagerjord
Joackim Fagerjord Midfielder
7.08
10
Henry Sletsjøe
Henry Sletsjøe Midfielder
6.78
17
Róbert Frosti Thorkelsson
Róbert Frosti Thorkelsson Midfielder
7.09
14
Simon Jørgensen
Simon Jørgensen Attacker
6.6
16
Max Andersson
Max Andersson Attacker
6.75
21
Nikola Vasic
Nikola Vasic Attacker
6.83
Referee : Joakim Östling

Starting XI ▼

1
Tim Rönning
Tim Rönning Goalkeeper
6.84
3
Gabriel Wallentin
Gabriel Wallentin Defender
6.76
5
Pascal Gregor
Pascal Gregor Defender
6.58
17
André Boman
André Boman Defender
6.64
24
Rami Kaib
Rami Kaib Defender
6.63
6
Joel Allansson
Joel Allansson Midfielder
6.79
14
Hussein Carneil
Hussein Carneil Midfielder
6.82
19
Marvin Illary
Marvin Illary Midfielder
6.57
27
Rocco Ascone
Rocco Ascone (C) Midfielder
7.18
9
Omar Faraj
Omar Faraj Attacker
6.84
11
Ludvig Arvidsson
Ludvig Arvidsson Attacker
6.6

CONTEXT

The encounter between GAIS and Halmstad opens in the first half with both sides holding even possession at fifty percent each. No expected goals have been generated yet as the contest has only just started. Neither team has received a red card and the live leader remains level. GAIS arrived as the pregame stronger side but the current state shows no deviation from initial signals with projection alignment staying neutral. Qualitative control appears balanced at the outset without standout chances or shifts in momentum. The absence of events keeps the flow steady and even as both teams settle into the match rhythm.

TL;DR

  • Live state: The first half opens with balanced play and no decisive events yet.
  • Structural vs live: The live situation remains in line with pre-match expectations of a competitive encounter.
  • Projection vs live: Live alignment with projections is neutral as the game starts evenly.
  • xG trend: Expected goals are yet to register any trend with both teams at zero.
  • Possession profile: Possession is evenly split at fifty percent for each team matching a balanced profile.
  • Event impact: No red cards or major events have occurred to shift the game state from its initial setup.
  • Second-half outlook: Live efficiency trend is in line with; The remainder should be decided by execution in transitions and set plays.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
J. Östling
J. Östling
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
N. Nyberg
N. Nyberg
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
S. Kristensson
S. Kristensson
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Elvir Gërxhaliu
Elvir Gërxhaliu
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
GAIS F. Holmberg
F. Holmberg
VS
Halmstad S. Baxter
S. Baxter
1.36
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.46
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
AIK Rank: 60 L
Elfsborg Rank: 58 W
Brommapojkarna Rank: 51 D
Kalmar Rank: 55 W
Sirius Rank: 69 L
Hammarby Rank: 70 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Häcken Rank: 61 L
Djurgården Rank: 66 L
Västerås SK Rank: 48 L
Malmö FF Rank: 65 L
Örgryte Rank: 43 W
Elfsborg Rank: 58 D
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 0 - 1
1

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home GAIS
0%
Draw
0%
Away Halmstad
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
63.33
45.81
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
GAIS
Halmstad
Power Score
63.33
45.81
League Position
8
16
Global Rank
456
968

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
GAIS — Opponent-weighted form score
Halmstad — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) GAIS Halmstad

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

GAIS

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Halmstad

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

GAIS
vs
Halmstad
Created Set-piece attacking threat
GAIS Halmstad
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
20%
29%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.14 vs -0.04
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
GAIS Halmstad
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
29%
20%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.04 vs -0.14
GAIS
Halmstad
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
GAIS
vs
Halmstad
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
GAIS Halmstad
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
GAIS 0.00
Halmstad 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
GAIS Halmstad
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
GAIS 0.00
Halmstad 0.00
GAIS
Halmstad
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • HAL had peak pressure around 30'.
  • GAI started the game with stronger pressure.
GAI Pressure HAL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: HAL reached the top pressure at 30' (48.03).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

GAIS GAI Home
4 matches
Halmstad HAL Away
Match Record
3
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
3
Goals
9
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
9
+3
Goal Difference
-3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-26T14:30:21+00:00

PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
M. Krasniqi
Sweden
1 M. Krasniqi
D. Collander
Sweden
34 D. Collander
M. Wendin Thomasson
Sweden
5 M. Wendin Thomasson
F. Beckman
Sweden
24 F. Beckman
R. Frej
Sweden
12 R. Frej
H. Sletsjøe
Sweden
10 H. Sletsjøe
J. Åberg
Sweden
7 J. Åberg
R. Þorkelsson
Iceland
17 R. Þorkelsson
M. Andersson
Sweden
16 M. Andersson
N. Vasic
Sweden
21 N. Vasic
S. Jørgensen
14 S. Jørgensen
T. Rönning
Sweden
1 T. Rönning
R. Kaib
Tunisia
24 R. Kaib
G. Wallentin
Sweden
3 G. Wallentin
P. Gregor
Denmark
5 P. Gregor
A. Boman
Sweden
17 A. Boman
H. Carneil
Sweden
14 H. Carneil
R. Ascone
France
27 (C) R. Ascone
J. Allansson
Sweden
6 J. Allansson
M. Illary
19 M. Illary
O. Faraj
Sweden
9 O. Faraj
E. Arvidsson
11 E. Arvidsson

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 26, 2026, 02:30 PM
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 14 · Regular Season
Stadium
Gamla Ullevi
Capacity
18416
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Joakim Östling
Niklas Nyberg
Simon Kristensson
Elvir Gërxhaliu

CONCLUSION

At this live stage, the run of play and underlying metrics suggest a in line path versus pre-match expectations. Projection alignment is neutral, while efficiency indicators are in line with. The remainder should be decided by execution in transitions and set plays.