Sirius vs Malmö FF preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Studenternas IP
Allsvenskan
SiriusSIR
Malmö FFMAL
KICKOFF :
Round 19 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the 2026 Allsvenskan regular season Sirius welcomes Malmö FF to Studenternas IP for a domestic league encounter. Sirius currently occupies first place in the standings while Malmö FF sits seventh. The home side carries a power score of 66.55 compared with the away side's 62.15 which creates a modest overall advantage for the hosts. Form scores also lean toward Sirius at 19.72 against Malmö FF's 16.44. Both clubs approach the fixture with clear objectives as the league leaders seek to maintain their position and the visitors aim to close the gap on the top teams. The match offers an opportunity to observe how structural differences and recent performances translate onto the pitch. Sirius will rely on home support to dictate tempo while Malmö FF looks for openings to challenge the leaders directly.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Sirius sits first in the domestic standings while Malmö FF occupies seventh place.
  • Form: Sirius records a form score of 19.72 compared with Malmö FF's 16.44.
  • Squad: Sirius is identified as the stronger team with a power score of 66.55.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data is unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics remain unavailable ahead of this Allsvenskan match.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence and relies on proxy values for both sides.
  • xVariable: Sirius holds a power advantage of 4.4 points over Malmö FF.
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Sirius A. Engelmark
A. Engelmark
VS
Malmö FF G. Helstrup
G. Helstrup
2.33
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.44
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Häcken Rank: 61 L
Mjällby Rank: 66 L
Brommapojkarna Rank: 53 D
Halmstad Rank: 44 W
IFK Göteborg Rank: 56 W
Elfsborg Rank: 60 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Djurgården Rank: 65 L
GAIS Rank: 62 W
Degerfors Rank: 48 L
Brommapojkarna Rank: 54 W
Elfsborg Rank: 60 L
Kalmar Rank: 53 D
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 1 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
66.55
62.15
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sirius
Malmö FF
Power Score
66.55
62.15
League Position
1
7
Global Rank
345
479

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sirius SIR Home
5 matches
Malmö FF MAL Away
Match Record
3
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
3
Goals
13
Goals Scored
8
8
Goals Conceded
13
+5
Goal Difference
-5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-28T01:01:29+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 19 · Regular Season
Stadium
Studenternas IP
Capacity
10000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

34
David Celic
David Celic Goalkeeper
6.68
7
Joakim Persson
Joakim Persson Centre Forward
6.65
11
Isak Bjerkebo
Isak Bjerkebo Left Wing
7.38
22
Oscar Krusnell
Oscar Krusnell Left Back
7.09
24
Victor Svensson
Victor Svensson Defensive Midfield
6.83
25
Odera Samuel Adindu
Odera Samuel Adindu Right Wing
6.79
2
Mohamed Soumah
Mohamed Soumah Right Back
4
Tobias Anker
Tobias Anker Left Back
7.04
5
Henrik Castegren
Henrik Castegren Right Back
7
6
Marcus Lindberg
Marcus Lindberg Defensive Midfield
7.32
10
Melker Heier
Melker Heier Attacking Midfield
6.92

Starting XI ▼

1
Robin Olsen
Robin Olsen Goalkeeper
7
9
Diego García
Diego García Attacker
6.85
20
Erik Botheim
Erik Botheim Centre Forward
7.14
29
Sead Haksabanovic
Sead Haksabanovic Attacker
7.32
5
Andrej Djuric
Andrej Djuric Right Back
6.9
17
Jens Stryger Larsen
Jens Stryger Larsen Right Back
6.86
25
Busanello
Busanello Left Back
6.83
37
Adrian Skogmar
Adrian Skogmar Central Midfield
6.75
44
Malte Frejd Pålsson
Malte Frejd Pålsson Left Back
6.69
45
Anton Sebastian Höög
Anton Sebastian Höög Central Midfield
6.66
47
Theodor Lundbergh
Theodor Lundbergh Central Midfield
6.67

CONCLUSION

Sirius enters this Allsvenskan fixture with clear advantages in league position form and overall power metrics which should allow them to control proceedings at home. Malmö FF will need to find ways to disrupt the leaders and capitalize on any lapses in concentration. The absence of detailed efficiency transition and set piece data limits deeper projections yet the available indicators point to a competitive encounter. Sirius can use their top spot to set the tone while Malmö FF seeks to improve their standing through disciplined play. The match at Studenternas IP offers both sides a chance to showcase their strengths in a domestic setting where small margins often decide outcomes. Analytical focus remains on how each team adapts to the other's approach throughout the ninety minutes.