Djurgården vs Halmstad preview
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Tele2 Arena
Round 12 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 25
CONTEXT
Djurgården defeated Halmstad 3-0 with a 2-0 halftime advantage. The home side controlled proceedings through 63 percent possession and generated an xG total of 2.01 against the visitors 1.21. Djurgården as the stronger team maintained their advantage from the opening whistle and added a third goal after the interval. No red cards were issued to either side during the contest. The significant structural deviation recorded for Djurgården aligned with their overall dominance and the final outcome proved consistent with underlying performance metrics. Halmstad struggled to create meaningful opportunities despite periods of possession in the second half.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Djurgården recorded a significant structural deviation during the match.
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Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match patterns.
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xG alignment: The 3-0 result aligned with the 0.8 xG differential.
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Market alignment: The outcome was aligned with available projections.
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xG expectations: Djurgården posted 2.01 xG while Halmstad finished with 1.21 xG.
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Event impact: No disruptive events altered the flow beyond the three goals.
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Red card distortion: Zero red cards produced no distortion to team structures.
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
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
A. Aganovic
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
A. Svensson
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
P. Leek
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
S. Al Hakim
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
1.6
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
0.55
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Häcken
Rank: 61
W
Brommapojkarna
Rank: 52
L
Sirius
Rank: 67
L
AIK
Rank: 60
W
IFK Göteborg
Rank: 55
W
Hammarby
Rank: 69
D
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Västerås SK
Rank: 48
L
Malmö FF
Rank: 64
L
Örgryte
Rank: 42
W
Elfsborg
Rank: 58
D
Kalmar
Rank: 52
L
Brommapojkarna
Rank: 52
L
1
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 2
2
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
66.85
45.34
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Djurgården
Halmstad
Power Score
66.85
45.34
League Position
4
16
Global Rank
318
934
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
Djurgården
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Opponent-weighted form score
Halmstad
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Djurgården Halmstad
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
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Djurgården
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Halmstad
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own 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
Djurgården
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Halmstad
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
31.27
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
39.59
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)
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3
0
3
Djurgården
-0.85
Efficiency Index
vs
Halmstad
+0.85
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Djurgården
Halmstad
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.
Djurgården
vs
Halmstad
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Djurgården
Halmstad
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
22%
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.
-0.44
vs
+0.00
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Djurgården
Halmstad
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
0%
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).
+0.00
vs
-0.44
Djurgården
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.
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Djurgården
vs
Halmstad
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Djurgården
Halmstad
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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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
Djurgården
0.31
Halmstad
0.23
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Djurgården
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
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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
Djurgården
0.00
Halmstad
0.06
Djurgården
Halmstad
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- DJU had peak pressure around 30'.
- DJU started the game with stronger pressure.
DJU Pressure
HAL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
DJU reached the top pressure at 30' (83.12).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Djurgården
DJU
Home
4
matches
Halmstad
HAL
Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
3
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-07-14T00:00:22+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
General Information
Date & Time
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 12 · Regular Season
Stadium
Tele2 Arena
Capacity
32000
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Adi Aganovic
Andreas Svensson
Pär Leek
Sajad Al Hakim
Next Match
Djurgården
vs
Örgryte
League: Allsvenskan
Kickoff: Mon, 20 Jul - 5:00 PM
Venue: Gamla Ullevi
Halmstad
vs
Häcken
League: Allsvenskan
Kickoff: Sun, 19 Jul - 2:30 PM
Venue: Björkevi IP
Statistics
Possession
DJU
61%
HAL
39%
Top Statistics
3
Goals
0
6
Big Chances Created
1
5
Shots
5
54
Dangerous attacks
53
63
Possession
37
10
Corners
7
11
Free kicks
6
0
Yellow Cards
1
Match Overview
81
Ball Safe
68
6
Goal Kicks
9
11
Goal Attempts
5
5
Substitutions
3
16
Throwins
16
2
Assists
0
0
Injuries
2
7
Dribble Attempts
8
7
Successful Dribbles
8
44
Successful Dribbles Percentage
42
Attacking
121
Attacks
90
Possession
25
Long Passes
20
594
Passes
329
523
Successful Passes
259
88
Successful Passes Percentage
79
13
Key Passes
12
Defensive
2
Saves
6
19
Tackles
16
8
Interceptions
8
50
Duels Won
38
Build-up
13
Total Crosses
17
Discipline
3
Offsides
0
6
Fouls
11
Lineup
Referee :
Adi Aganovic
Manager ▼
J. Honkavaara
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
45
Filip Manojlović
Goalkeeper
28
Alexander Andersson
Midfielder
17
Ahmed Saeed
Attacker
38
Hannes Hyllenbom
Attacker
Referee :
Adi Aganovic
Manager ▼
S. Baxter
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
35
Adam Wihed
Goalkeeper
3
Gabriel Wallentin
Defender
15
Gustav Friberg
Defender
20
Otso Liimatta
Midfielder
21
Joel Nilsson
Midfielder
25
Aleksander Damnjanovic Nilsson
Midfielder
Events
2ND-HALF
6th Substitution
81'
8th Substitution
81'
81'
7th Substitution
5th Substitution
71'
71'
3rd Substitution
71'
4th Substitution
1st Substitution
60'
2nd Substitution
60'
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
57'
1ST-HALF
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
45'
44'
1st Yellowcard
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
28'
CONCLUSION
Djurgården completed a controlled performance to claim the 3-0 win and extend their strong home record. The two-goal halftime cushion allowed measured second-half adjustments that limited Halmstad to minimal clear chances. Possession dominance and chance creation combined to produce an expected-goals edge that matched the scoreline. Absence of dismissals kept both teams at full strength and preserved tactical continuity. The visitors offered resistance in spells yet could not convert limited territory into sustained pressure. Overall the result reflected the pre-match hierarchy and reinforced Djurgården position among the division leaders. Halmstad will seek greater clinical edge in upcoming fixtures to improve their attacking output.
Match Commentary