Halmstad vs Sirius preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Björkevi IP Today - 5:00 PM
Allsvenskan
Halmstad HAL
0 2
Sirius SIR
Full Time Today 5:00 PM
Round 15 Regular Season
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Goal
Tobias Anker - 14'
Isak Bjerkebo - 16' (P)

CONTEXT

Halmstad faced Sirius in a league encounter that concluded with a 0-2 away victory for the visitors. Sirius established a commanding lead by scoring twice before the interval, maintaining the 0-2 halftime score through to the final whistle. Halmstad managed 42 percent possession but generated only 1.26 expected goals, while Sirius controlled 58 percent of the ball and posted 2.49 expected goals. The xG differential stood at -1.23, underscoring the visitors' superiority. No red cards were shown to either side, allowing both teams to complete the match with full complements. Sirius, identified as the stronger side beforehand, delivered a performance that secured the three points without late drama or adjustments. The result reflected the underlying metrics throughout the ninety minutes.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Sirius recorded a significant structural deviation from pre-match projections in securing the win.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with team performances across both halves.
  • xG alignment: The 0-2 result proved consistent with the xG figures of 1.26 and 2.49.
  • Market alignment: The outcome stayed aligned with available alignment indicators for the fixture.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations correctly positioned Sirius as the side with superior chance creation.
  • Event impact: Early second-half goals shaped the event impact leading to the 0-2 final score.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards produced no distortion to the match flow or result.
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
K. Karlsson
K. Karlsson
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
S. Kristensson
S. Kristensson
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
D. Gustavsson
D. Gustavsson
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
A. Aganovic
A. Aganovic
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
Halmstad S. Baxter
S. Baxter
VS
Sirius A. Engelmark
A. Engelmark
0.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.71
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
GAIS Rank: 63 D
Häcken Rank: 61 L
Djurgården Rank: 66 L
Västerås SK Rank: 56 L
Malmö FF Rank: 66 L
Örgryte Rank: 48 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
IFK Göteborg Rank: 57 W
Elfsborg Rank: 58 W
Brommapojkarna Rank: 53 W
Mjällby Rank: 70 D
AIK Rank: 62 W
GAIS Rank: 63 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
48.5
71.09
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Halmstad
Sirius
Power Score
48.5
71.09
League Position
16
1
Global Rank
963
272

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.

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Halmstad

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

Sirius

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.

Halmstad
vs
Sirius
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Halmstad Sirius
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
4%
42%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.05 vs -0.06
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Halmstad Sirius
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
42%
4%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.06 vs -0.05
Halmstad
Sirius
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.

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Halmstad
vs
Sirius
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Halmstad Sirius
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
Halmstad 0.00
Sirius 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Halmstad Sirius
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
Halmstad 0.00
Sirius 0.00
Halmstad
Sirius
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SIR had peak pressure around 17'.
  • SIR started the game with stronger pressure.
HAL Pressure SIR Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: SIR reached the top pressure at 17' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Halmstad HAL Home
4 matches
Sirius SIR Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
1
Goals
4
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
4
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-03T16:30:15+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
T. Rönning
Sweden
1 T. Rönning
A. Boman
Sweden
17 A. Boman
P. Gregor
Denmark
5 P. Gregor
G. Wallentin
Sweden
3 G. Wallentin
G. Friberg
Substitution
Sweden
15 G. Friberg
E. Arvidsson
11 E. Arvidsson
N. Mäenpää
Finland
8 N. Mäenpää
J. Allansson
Sweden
6 J. Allansson
M. Illary
Substitution
19 M. Illary
A. Nilsson
Substitution
Sweden
25 A. Nilsson
O. Faraj
Sweden
9 O. Faraj
D. Celic
Sweden
34 D. Celic
O. Krusnell
Sweden
22 O. Krusnell
T. Anker
Denmark
4 T. Anker
M. Soumah
2 M. Soumah
H. Castegren
Sweden
5 H. Castegren
V. Svensson
Substitution
Denmark
24 V. Svensson
M. Lindberg
Denmark
6 M. Lindberg
I. Bjerkebo
Sweden
11 I. Bjerkebo
C. Nildén
Substitution
Sweden
21 C. Nildén
O. Adindu
Substitution
25 O. Adindu
R. Ure
Scotland
9 R. Ure

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 03, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 15 · Regular Season
Stadium
Björkevi IP
Capacity
15500
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Kristoffer Karlsson
Simon Kristensson
Daniel Gustavsson
Adi Aganovic

Statistics

Possession
HAL
43%
SIR
57%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 2
1 Big Chances Created 1
2 Shots 5
59 Dangerous attacks 71
42 Possession 58
2 Corners 10
6 Free kicks 12
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

0 Penalties 1
9 Goal Kicks 6
3 Substitutions 3
16 Throwins 17
1 Hit Woodwork 0
13 Dribble Attempts 13
6 Successful Dribbles 5
46 Successful Dribbles Percentage 38

Attacking

86 Attacks 111
1 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

36 Long Passes 49
441 Passes 600
370 Successful Passes 522
84 Successful Passes Percentage 87
13 Key Passes 14
11 Successful Long Passes 19
31 Successful Long Passes Percentage 39

Defensive

6 Saves 5
15 Tackles 14
12 Interceptions 6
30 Duels Won 40

Build-up

10 Total Crosses 19
2 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

1 Offsides 1
13 Fouls 6

Lineup

Referee : Kristoffer Karlsson

Starting XI ▼

1
Tim Rönning
Tim Rönning Goalkeeper
6.88
3
Gabriel Wallentin
Gabriel Wallentin Defender
6.75
5
Pascal Gregor
Pascal Gregor Defender
6.66
15
Gustav Friberg
Gustav Friberg Defender
6.31
—
Gustav Friberg
82'
17
André Boman
André Boman Defender
6.68
6
Joel Allansson
Joel Allansson Midfielder
6.81
8
Niilo Mäenpää
Niilo Mäenpää Midfielder
6.65
11
Ludvig Arvidsson
Ludvig Arvidsson Midfielder
6.59
19
Marvin Illary
Marvin Illary Midfielder
6.61
—
Marvin Illary
67'
9
Omar Faraj
Omar Faraj Attacker
6.79
25
Aleksander Damnjanovic Nilsson
Aleksander Damnjanovic Nilsson Attacker
6.7
—
Aleksander Damnjanovic Nilsson
68'
Referee : Kristoffer Karlsson

Starting XI ▼

34
David Celic
David Celic Goalkeeper
6.8
2
Mohamed Soumah
Mohamed Soumah Defender
4
Tobias Anker
Tobias Anker Defender
7.16
5
Henrik Castegren
Henrik Castegren Defender
7.03
22
Oscar Krusnell
Oscar Krusnell Defender
7.12
6
Marcus Lindberg
Marcus Lindberg Midfielder
7.29
21
Charlie Nildén
Charlie Nildén Midfielder
6.54
—
Charlie Nildén
75'
24
Victor Svensson
Victor Svensson Midfielder
6.82
—
Victor Svensson
89'
9
Robbie Ure
Robbie Ure Attacker
7.69
11
Isak Bjerkebo
Isak Bjerkebo Attacker
7.37
25
Odera Samuel Adindu
Odera Samuel Adindu Attacker
6.89
—
Odera Samuel Adindu
68'

Events

2ND-HALF
89'
Event
August Ljungberg → Victor Svensson
6th Substitution
Event
Oliver Kapsimalis → Gustav Friberg
5th Substitution
82'
75'
Event
Adam Wikman → Charlie Nildén
4th Substitution
Event
Malte Persson → Aleksander Damnjanovic Nilsson
3rd Substitution
68'
68'
Event
Joakim Persson → Odera Samuel Adindu
2nd Substitution
Event
Hussein Carneil → Marvin Illary
1st Substitution
67'
Event
Gustav Friberg
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
50'
1ST-HALF
16'
Event
Isak Bjerkebo
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
14'
Event
Tobias Anker
Header / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

89
Substitution Substitution
On August Ljungberg, Victor Svensson is substituted off.
86
Attempt Attempt
Robbie Ure takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
85
Attempt Attempt
Ludvig Arvidsson takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
84
Attempt Attempt
Joel Allansson takes a right-footed shot but misses.
82
Update Update
Oliver Kapsimalis is on, and Gustav Friberg is off.
82
Attempt Attempt
Marcus Lindberg takes a right-footed shot but misses.
82
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
81
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
80
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Attempt Attempt
Omar Faraj takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
76
Attempt Attempt
Robbie Ure takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
76
Attempt Attempt
Robbie Ure takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
74
Update Update
Adam Wikman is on, and Charlie Nilden is off.
73
Attempt Attempt
Robbie Ure takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
73
Substitution Substitution
Adam Wikman is substituted for Charlie Nilden.
69
Attempt Attempt
Hussein Carneil takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
67
Update Update
Joakim Persson is on, and Odera Samuel Adindu is off.
67
Update Update
Malte Persson is on, and Aleksander Nilsson is off.
67
Attempt Attempt
Isak Bjerkebo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
67
Attempt Attempt
Niilo Maenpaa takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
67
Update Update
On comes Hussein Carneil, off goes Marvin Illary.
59
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
55
Attempt Attempt
Marvin Illary takes a right-footed shot but misses.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
52
Attempt Attempt
Robbie Ure takes a right-footed shot but misses.
50
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Gustav Friberg.
45
Attempt Attempt
Omar Faraj takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Omar Faraj takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Omar Faraj takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Marcus Lindberg takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Isak Bjerkebo takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
44
Attempt Attempt
Robbie Ure takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
43
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
43
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
42
Attempt Attempt
Marvin Illary takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
31
Attempt Attempt
Aleksander Nilsson takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
26
Attempt Attempt
Robbie Ure takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
26
Attempt Attempt
Robbie Ure takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
22
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Aleksander Nilsson with his right foot is blocked.
19
Attempt Attempt
Omar Faraj takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
16
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Isak Bjerkebo scores with a right-footed shot.
16
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Isak Bjerkebo scores, making it 0-2.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Tobias Anker Head Shot Goal
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
4
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Kristoffer Karlsson.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Halmstad 0-2 Sirius. Structural assessment: Sirius exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.