Halmstad vs Kalmar preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Björkevi IP
Allsvenskan
HalmstadHAL
1 0
KalmarKAL
Full Time
Round 19 Regular Season
Goal
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CONTEXT

Match is finished. Halmstad 1–0 Kalmar. The result saw Halmstad take the points. Halmstad showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. xG finished Halmstad 0.9 – 1.7 Kalmar. Possession was 43%–57%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Halmstad 1-0 Kalmar. Halmstad showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was contrary to expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Diverging from xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
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
F. Klitte
F. Klitte
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
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
Halmstad S. Baxter
S. Baxter
VS
Kalmar T. Koskela
T. Koskela
0.44
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.06
0.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Örgryte Rank: 44 D
Häcken Rank: 61 L
GAIS Rank: 62 L
Sirius Rank: 67 L
GAIS Rank: 61 D
Häcken Rank: 63 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Västerås SK Rank: 53 D
Hammarby Rank: 69 L
IFK Göteborg Rank: 58 L
Häcken Rank: 63 D
Mjällby Rank: 66 W
Malmö FF Rank: 63 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 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.
45.31
42.46
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Halmstad
Kalmar
Power Score
45.31
42.46
League Position
16
13
Global Rank
1005
756

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

Halmstad

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

Kalmar

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
Kalmar
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Halmstad Kalmar
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
14%
12%
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.
-0.12 vs -0.20
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Halmstad Kalmar
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
12%
14%
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).
-0.20 vs -0.12
Halmstad
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.

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

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • KAL had peak pressure around 73'.
  • HAL started the game with stronger pressure.
HAL Pressure KAL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: KAL reached the top pressure at 73' (73.63).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Halmstad HAL Home
3 matches
Kalmar KAL Away
Match Record
0
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
0
Goals
4
Goals Scored
9
9
Goals Conceded
4
-5
Goal Difference
+5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-29T13:30:31+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 19 · Regular Season
Stadium
Björkevi IP
Capacity
15500
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Fredrik Klitte

Statistics

Possession
HAL
45%
KAL
55%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
6 Shots 8
40 Dangerous attacks 69
43 Possession 57
8 Corners 8
9 Free kicks 10
2 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

80 Ball Safe 72
10 Goal Kicks 10
9 Goal Attempts 8
4 Substitutions 4
13 Throwins 21
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Injuries 1
23 Dribble Attempts 21
7 Successful Dribbles 4
30 Successful Dribbles Percentage 19

Attacking

60 Attacks 111

Possession

71 Long Passes 38
407 Passes 527
324 Successful Passes 452
80 Successful Passes Percentage 86
11 Key Passes 8
30 Successful Long Passes 16
42 Successful Long Passes Percentage 42

Defensive

2 Saves 4
23 Tackles 22
11 Interceptions 9
49 Duels Won 49

Build-up

15 Total Crosses 28
7 Accurate Crosses 9

Discipline

1 Offsides 2
10 Fouls 9

Lineup

Referee : Fredrik Klitte

Starting XI ▼

1
Tim Rönning
Tim Rönning Goalkeeper
7.06
3
Gabriel Wallentin
Gabriel Wallentin Defender
6.76
5
Pascal Gregor
Pascal Gregor Defender
6.63
17
André Boman
André Boman Defender
6.76
24
Rami Kaib
Rami Kaib Defender
6.66
8
Niilo Mäenpää
Niilo Mäenpää Midfielder
6.88
6
Joel Allansson
Joel Allansson
Midfielder76'
6.82
14
Hussein Carneil
Hussein Carneil Midfielder
6.96
19
Marvin Illary
Marvin Illary Midfielder
6.69
11
Ludvig Arvidsson
Ludvig Arvidsson
Attacker76'
27
Rocco Ascone
Rocco Ascone Midfielder
7.25
18
Malte Persson
Malte Persson
Attacker87'
6.57
28
Tom Trybull
Tom Trybull Midfielder
6.85
9
Omar Faraj
Omar Faraj Attacker
6.8
23
Ajdin Zeljkovic
Ajdin Zeljkovic
Attacker68'
Referee : Fredrik Klitte

Starting XI ▼

1
S. Brolin
S. Brolin Goalkeeper
7.12
2
Victor Larsson
Victor Larsson Defender
6.59
3
S. Øverby
S. Øverby Defender
6.59
20
Alexander Almqvist
Alexander Almqvist Defender
6.58
39
L. Sætra
L. Sætra Defender
6.63
5
M. Hallberg
M. Hallberg Midfielder
6.78
—
M. Hallberg
72'
23
R. Gojani
R. Gojani Midfielder
6.83
24
Charles Sagoe Jr
Charles Sagoe Jr Midfielder
7.21
25
Noah Shamoun
Noah Shamoun
Midfielder83'
10
Marius Söderbäck
Marius Söderbäck Attacker
6.67
21
A. Magashy
A. Magashy
Midfielder62'
6.55
13
C. Rosenquist
C. Rosenquist Attacker
6.86
19
Eskild Munk Dall
Eskild Munk Dall Attacker
6.82
9
Malcolm Stolt
Malcolm Stolt
Attacker62'
6.45

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Ludvig Arvidsson
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
90+3'
Event
Tom Trybull
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
88'
Event
Malte Persson → Rocco Ascone
8th Substitution
87'
83'
Event
Noah Shamoun → Charles Sagoe Jr
7th Substitution
Event
Joel Allansson → Niilo Mäenpää
5th Substitution
76'
Event
Ludvig Arvidsson → Marvin Illary
6th Substitution
76'
72'
Event
N. Chourak → M. Hallberg
4th Substitution
Event
Ajdin Zeljkovic → Omar Faraj
3rd Substitution
68'
62'
Event
A. Magashy → Marius Söderbäck
1st Substitution
62'
Event
Malcolm Stolt → Eskild Munk Dall
2nd Substitution
50'
Event
Alexander Almqvist
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
Event
Niilo Mäenpää
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
12'

Match Commentary

90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Ludvig Arvidsson scores with a left-footed shot.
88
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Tom Trybull.
87
Attempt Attempt
Nassef Chourak takes a left-footed shot but misses.
87
Update Update
Malte Persson is on, and Rocco Ascone is off.
83
Update Update
Noah Shamoun comes on for Charles Sagoe Jr.
82
Attempt Attempt
Charles Sagoe Jr. takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
80
Attempt Attempt
Ajdin Zeljkovic takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
80
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
79
Attempt Attempt
Charlie Rosenqvist takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
79
Attempt Attempt
Charlie Rosenqvist takes a shot, but it is blocked.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Attempt Attempt
Tom Trybull takes a left-footed shot but misses.
78
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
77
Attempt Attempt
Hussein Carneil takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
77
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
76
Update Update
On comes Joel Allansson, off goes Niilo Maenpaa.
76
Update Update
Ludvig Arvidsson is on, and Marvin Illary is off.
74
Attempt Attempt
Malcolm Stolt takes a shot but misses.
72
Substitution Substitution
Nassef Chourak is substituted for Melker Hallberg.
68
Update Update
Ajdin Zeljkovic is on, and Omar Faraj is off.
63
Attempt Attempt
Charles Sagoe Jr. takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
63
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Malcolm Stolt comes on for Eskild Dall.
62
Update Update
Abdussalam Magashy is on, and Marius Soderback is off.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Attempt Attempt
Lars Saetra takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
55
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Omar Faraj Head Shot Missed
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Attempt Attempt
Marius Soderback takes a right-footed shot but misses.
52
Attempt Attempt
Omar Faraj takes a right-footed shot but misses.
50
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Alexander Almqvist.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
50
Attempt Attempt
Hussein Carneil takes a right-footed shot but misses.
44
Attempt Attempt
Marvin Illary takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
41
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
41
Attempt Attempt
Alexander Almqvist attempted a header but missed the shot.
34
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
33
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
31
Attempt Attempt
Rami Kaib takes a left-footed shot but misses.
31
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
25
Attempt Attempt
Hussein Carneil's right-footed shot is saved.
21
Attempt Attempt
Robert Gojani takes a right-footed shot, but it hits the post.
15
Attempt Attempt
Marius Soderback takes a right-footed shot but misses.
14
Attempt Attempt
Hussein Carneil takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
12
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Niilo Maenpaa.
11
Attempt Attempt
Hussein Carneil attempts a header but misses the shot.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
10
Attempt Attempt
Rocco Ascone takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
9
Attempt Attempt
Marius Soderback takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
8
Attempt Attempt
Robert Gojani takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
5
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Fredrik Klitte Astorp.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Halmstad 1-0 Kalmar. Structural assessment: Halmstad 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.