IFK Göteborg vs Kalmar preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Gamla Ullevi Sun, 9 Aug - 2:30 PM
Allsvenskan
IFK GöteborgGOT
3 2
KalmarKAL
Full Time Sun, 9 Aug 2:30 PM
Round 16 Regular Season
David Kruse - 13'
Sam Larsson - 77' (P)
Goal
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Goal

CONTEXT

IFK Göteborg hosted Kalmar in a match that concluded with a 3-2 victory for the home side. The halftime score stood at 1-1, reflecting an even contest up to that point. IFK Göteborg generated an expected goals total of 2.59 compared to Kalmar's 0.95, resulting in a differential of 1.64. Possession was closely contested with the home team holding 52 percent and the visitors at 48 percent. No red cards were issued to either side. The stronger team according to pre-match assessment, IFK Göteborg, emerged as the winner. The outcome aligned with the expected goals projection and showed market alignment. Efficiency metrics remained in line with underlying performance indicators throughout the fixture.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: IFK Göteborg recorded a significant deviation level of 100 percent from pre-match expectations.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with underlying performance indicators for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome proved consistent with the expected goals projection of 2.59 to 0.95.
  • Market alignment: The result showed full alignment with pre-match market indicators.
  • xG expectations: IFK Göteborg posted 2.59 expected goals while Kalmar registered 0.95.
  • Event impact: The 3-2 scoreline reflected the home side's higher shot quality and second-half adjustments.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred, leaving match dynamics free of numerical imbalances.
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
E. Mattsson
E. Mattsson
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. Robertsson
S. Robertsson
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
J. Dahl
J. Dahl
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
J. Sars
J. Sars
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
IFK Göteborg J. Björklund
J. Björklund
VS
Kalmar T. Koskela
T. Koskela
1.07
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.2
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Degerfors Rank: 50 W
Sirius Rank: 69 L
Brommapojkarna Rank: 52 W
Malmö FF Rank: 64 L
AIK Rank: 61 L
Västerås SK Rank: 54 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Häcken Rank: 65 D
Mjällby Rank: 69 W
Malmö FF Rank: 64 D
Hammarby Rank: 70 L
Örgryte Rank: 46 W
GAIS Rank: 63 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
58.11
42.99
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
IFK Göteborg
Kalmar
Power Score
58.11
42.99
League Position
10
11
Global Rank
634
728

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
IFK Göteborg — Opponent-weighted form score
Kalmar — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) IFK Göteborg Kalmar

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

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vs

IFK Göteborg

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

Kalmar

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

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

IFK Göteborg ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Kalmar
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
42.50
22.81
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
22.81
42.50
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
IFK Göteborg +2.02 Efficiency Index
vs
Kalmar -2.02 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
IFK Göteborg
Kalmar
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

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

IFK Göteborg
vs
Kalmar
Created Set-piece attacking threat
IFK Göteborg Kalmar
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
46%
3%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.19 vs -0.03
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
IFK Göteborg Kalmar
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
3%
46%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.03 vs -0.19
IFK Göteborg
Kalmar
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.

–
IFK Göteborg
vs
Kalmar
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
IFK Göteborg Kalmar
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
IFK Göteborg 0.48
Kalmar 0.23
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
IFK Göteborg Kalmar
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
IFK Göteborg 0.05
Kalmar 0.07
IFK Göteborg
Kalmar
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • GOT had peak pressure around 51'.
  • KAL started the game with stronger pressure.
GOT Pressure KAL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: GOT reached the top pressure at 51' (69.09).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

IFK Göteborg GOT Home
3 matches
Kalmar KAL Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
2
Draws
2
0
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
3
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-10T07:47:38+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 09, 2026, 02:30 PM
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 16 · Regular Season
Stadium
Gamla Ullevi
Capacity
18416
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Erik Mattsson
Sebastian Robertsson
Jonas Dahl
Joakim Sars

Statistics

Possession
GOT
53%
KAL
47%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 2
1 Big Chances Created 1
5 Shots 3
42 Dangerous attacks 39
52 Possession 48
13 Corners 1
15 Free kicks 6
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

75 Ball Safe 78
1 Penalties 0
7 Goal Kicks 4
8 Goal Attempts 3
5 Substitutions 4
16 Throwins 11
2 Assists 1
18 Dribble Attempts 8
7 Successful Dribbles 3
39 Successful Dribbles Percentage 38

Attacking

98 Attacks 81

Possession

57 Long Passes 42
504 Passes 469
428 Successful Passes 394
85 Successful Passes Percentage 84
16 Key Passes 5
19 Successful Long Passes 15
33 Successful Long Passes Percentage 36

Defensive

1 Saves 5
13 Tackles 19
13 Interceptions 9
40 Duels Won 34

Build-up

24 Total Crosses 15
7 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

2 Offsides 1
6 Fouls 16

Lineup

Referee : Erik Mattsson

Starting XI ▼

12
Viktor Andersson
Viktor Andersson Goalkeeper
6.24
3
August Erlingmark
August Erlingmark (C) Defender
7.01
6
Hjörtur Hermannsson
Hjörtur Hermannsson Defender
6.84
4
Rockson Yeboah
Rockson Yeboah
Defender71'
6.4
18
Felix Eriksson
Felix Eriksson Defender
6.45
28
Issaka Seidu
Issaka Seidu Defender
6.35
22
Noah Tolf
Noah Tolf
Defender46'
6.69
7
Sebastian Clemmensen
Sebastian Clemmensen Midfielder
6.85
14
Tobias Heintz
Tobias Heintz Midfielder
7.46
27
Alfons Borén
Alfons Borén
Attacker77'
7.28
15
David Kruse
David Kruse Midfielder
7.32
23
Kolbeinn Thórdarson
Kolbeinn Thórdarson Midfielder
6.69
8
Sam Larsson
Sam Larsson
Midfielder59'
7.67
24
Oliver Månsson
Oliver Månsson Attacker
7.05
29
Adam Bergmark-Wiberg
Adam Bergmark-Wiberg Attacker
6.87
30
Tiago Coimbra
Tiago Coimbra
Attacker59'
7.18
Referee : Erik Mattsson

Starting XI ▼

1
S. Brolin
S. Brolin Goalkeeper
7.16
3
S. Øverby
S. Øverby Defender
6.91
5
M. Hallberg
M. Hallberg (C) Defender
6.33
27
Fabian Björklund
Fabian Björklund
Midfielder82'
6.61
39
L. Sætra
L. Sætra Defender
6.41
47
A. Keita
A. Keita Defender
6.77
20
Alexander Almqvist
Alexander Almqvist
Defender46'
6.4
7
N. Chourak
N. Chourak Midfielder
6.65
70
Emeka Nnamani
Emeka Nnamani
Attacker82'
6.45
10
Marius Söderbäck
Marius Söderbäck Midfielder
6.38
21
A. Magashy
A. Magashy Midfielder
6.71
9
Malcolm Stolt
Malcolm Stolt
Attacker82'
6.43
23
R. Gojani
R. Gojani Midfielder
6.52
24
Charles Sagoe Jr
Charles Sagoe Jr Midfielder
7.74
13
C. Rosenquist
C. Rosenquist Attacker
7.39

Events

2ND-HALF
84'
Event
Charles Sagoe Jr
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
82'
Event
Fabian Björklund → M. Hallberg
7th Substitution
82'
Event
Emeka Nnamani → N. Chourak
8th Substitution
82'
Event
Malcolm Stolt → A. Magashy
9th Substitution
Event
Alfons Borén
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
81'
Event
Sam Larsson
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
77'
Event
Alfons Borén → Tobias Heintz
6th Substitution
77'
Event
Rockson Yeboah → Hjörtur Hermannsson
5th Substitution
71'
62'
Event
M. Hallberg
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Tiago Coimbra → Adam Bergmark-Wiberg
3rd Substitution
59'
Event
Sam Larsson → Kolbeinn Thórdarson
4th Substitution
59'
Event
Noah Tolf → Issaka Seidu
2nd Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Alexander Almqvist → A. Keita
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
39'
Event
N. Chourak
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Tobias Heintz
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
30'
Event
David Kruse
Header / 2nd Goal
13'
9'
Event
C. Rosenquist
Left foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Sivert Engh Overby takes a left-footed shot but misses.
88
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
84
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Charles Sagoe Jr. takes a shot with his left foot and scores.
84
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 3-2.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
84
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Charles Sagoe Jr. takes a shot with his left foot and scores.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
83
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Charles Sagoe Jr. takes a left-footed shot and scores.
83
Update Update
Malcolm Stolt is on, and Abdussalam Magashy is off.
82
Update Update
On Karl Bjorklund, off Melker Hallberg.
82
Update Update
Emeka Nnamani comes on for Nassef Chourak.
81
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 3-1.
81
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 3-1.
77
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Sam Larsson takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
77
Substitution Substitution
Alfons Boren is substituted for Tobias Heintz.
77
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Sam Larsson scores, making it 2-1.
77
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-1.
71
Attempt Attempt
Sebastian Clemmensen takes a left-footed shot but misses.
71
Substitution Substitution
Rockson Yeboah is substituted for Hjortur Hermannsson.
68
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Rockson Yeboah is replaced by Hjortur Hermannsson.
68
Attempt Attempt
Tobias Heintz takes a right-footed shot but misses.
64
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
63
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Melker Hallberg receives a yellow card.
59
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
59
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
55
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Melker Hallberg receives a yellow card.
51
Update Update
Tiago de Freitas Guimaraes replaces Adam Bergmark-Wiberg for Coimbra, Canada.
50
Substitution Substitution
Sam Larsson is substituted on for Kolbeinn Thórdarson.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Update Update
Noah Tolf comes on for Issaka Seidu.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Alexander Almqvist comes on for Aboubacar Keita.
44
Update Update
The first half ends with a score of 1-1.
42
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
42
Update Update
First half ends with the score at 1-1.
42
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
42
Update Update
First half ends with the score at 1-1.
42
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
41
Attempt Attempt
Tobias Heintz takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
39
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
38
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
38
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Nassef Chourak.
38
Attempt Attempt
Abdussalam Magashy takes a right-footed shot but misses.
37
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
35
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-1.
30
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Tobias Heintz receives a yellow card.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
19
Attempt Attempt
Adam Bergmark-Wiberg takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! David Kjaer Kruse scores, making it 1-1.
13
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
13
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
13
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! David Kjaer Kruse scores, making it 1-1.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
9
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
9
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
8
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
8
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Erik Mattsson.

CONCLUSION

The 3-2 result confirmed IFK Göteborg's superiority through sustained pressure and clinical finishing after the interval. With expected goals heavily favoring the home side, the narrow margin at full time understated the control exerted by the victors. Kalmar created limited opportunities and struggled to convert their share of possession into meaningful threats. The absence of dismissals allowed both teams to maintain tactical structures without forced adaptations. Overall the data indicates a performance that matched the pre-match assessment of relative team strength. Further review of second-half sequences would highlight how the home side capitalized on space created by sustained attacks.