AIK vs Malmö FF preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Strawberry Arena Mon, 27 Apr - 5:00 PM
Allsvenskan
AIK AIK
0 1
Malmö FF MAL
Full Time Mon, 27 Apr 5:00 PM
Round 5 Regular Season
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Goal
Erik Botheim - 25'

CONTEXT

AIK, considered the stronger team, suffered a narrow 0-1 home defeat to Malmö FF in a tightly contested match. The visitors took the lead in the first half, with the halftime score standing at 0-1, and held firm thereafter. AIK controlled possession at 56% compared to Malmö FF's 44%, but struggled to convert pressure into scoring opportunities, remaining goalless throughout. Malmö FF displayed clinical finishing and robust defending to secure the victory on the road. No red cards were issued, keeping the game balanced without disciplinary disruptions. The result underscores Malmö FF's ability to outperform expectations against a possession-dominant host, highlighting defensive solidity and opportunistic play as key factors in the outcome.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Structural deviation measured minimal at 6.6% in favor of Malmö FF.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match assessments.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment undetermined due to unavailable data.
  • Market alignment: Outcome fully aligned with pre-match market positioning.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations unassessable without underlying data.
  • Event impact: No notable events or adjustments altered the match dynamics.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards meant no distortion from player dismissals.
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
N. Nyberg
N. Nyberg
1st Assistant • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 20.52
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 3.25
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.04
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.19
R. Wilde
R. Wilde
2nd Assistant • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 20.52
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 3.25
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.04
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.19
A. Ladebäck
A. Ladebäck
4th Official • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 20.52
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 3.25
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.04
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.19
G. Maqedonci
G. Maqedonci
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 20.52
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 3.25
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.04
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.19
AIK J. Riveiro
J. Riveiro
VS
Malmö FF M. Ramírez
M. Ramírez
1.67
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.57
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Degerfors Rank: L
Kalmar Rank: W
Brommapojkarna Rank: D
Halmstad Rank: W
Halmstad Rank: L
Elfsborg Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sirius Rank: L
Djurgården Rank: W
GAIS Rank: W
Örgryte Rank: D
GAIS Rank: W
Häcken Rank: D
8
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
8 - 16 - 16
16

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home AIK
0.19%
Draw
6.41%
Away Malmö FF
93.39%

Movement

Changes since opening
AIK
-0.05%
Draw
-0.98%
Malmö FF
+1.02%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
22.18
21.8
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
AIK
Malmö FF
Power Score
22.18
21.8
League Position
7
6
Global Rank
-
-

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.

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

AIK

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

Malmö FF

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

AIK ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Malmö FF
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
38.21
25.57
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
25.57
38.21
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
AIK +1.26 Efficiency Index
vs
Malmö FF -1.26 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
AIK
Malmö FF
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.

AIK ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Malmö FF
Created Set-piece attacking threat
AIK Malmö FF
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
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.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
AIK Malmö FF
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
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).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
AIK
Malmö FF
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.

–
AIK
vs
Malmö FF
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
AIK Malmö FF
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
AIK 0.40
Malmö FF 0.40
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
AIK Malmö FF
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
AIK 0.04
Malmö FF 0.00
AIK
Malmö FF
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • AIK had peak pressure around 66'.
  • AIK started the game with stronger pressure.
AIK Pressure MAL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: AIK reached the top pressure at 66' (92.52).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 40 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

AIK AIK Home
40 matches
Malmö FF MAL Away
Match Record
8
Wins
16
16
Draws
16
16
Losses
8
Goals
31
Goals Scored
47
47
Goals Conceded
31
-16
Goal Difference
+16
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-28T00:03:06+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
K. Nordfeldt
Sweden
15 K. Nordfeldt
C. Pavey
Substitution
12 C. Pavey
A. Csongvai
Hungary
33 A. Csongvai
I. Cissé
Ivory Coast
25 I. Cissé
S. Wilson
Kenya
21 S. Wilson
A. Ali
Substitution
Sweden
18 A. Ali
Zadok Yohanna
36 Zadok Yohanna
J. Hove
Norway
8 J. Hove
A. Mujanic
Substitution
Sweden
7 A. Mujanic
B. Celina
Kosovo
10 B. Celina
T. Ayari
Substitution
Sweden
45 T. Ayari
J. Dahlin
Sweden
27 J. Dahlin
T. Lundbergh
Sweden
47 T. Lundbergh
C. Rosler
Norway
19 C. Rosler
A. Đurić
Serbia
5 A. Đurić
J. Larsen
Denmark
17 J. Larsen
S. Haksabanovic
Substitution
Montenegro
29 S. Haksabanovic
Y. Karabelyov
Substitution
Bulgaria
6 Y. Karabelyov
O. Rosengren
Sweden
7 O. Rosengren
T. Ali
Substitution
Sweden
22 T. Ali
E. Botheim
Substitution
Norway
20 E. Botheim
A. Skogmar
Substitution
Sweden
37 A. Skogmar

General Information

Date & Time
Apr 27, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 5 · Regular Season
Stadium
Strawberry Arena
Capacity
54000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Niklas Nyberg
Robin Wilde
Adam Ladebäck
Granit Maqedonci

Statistics

Possession
AIK
57%
MAL
43%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 1
0 Big Chances Created 1
4 Shots 5
48 Dangerous attacks 25
56 Possession 44
16 Corners 6
11 Free kicks 10
3 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

4 Substitutions 5
1 Injuries 2
14 Goal Attempts 5
69 Ball Safe 71
3 Goal Kicks 9
25 Dribble Attempts 10
60 Successful Dribbles Percentage 20
15 Successful Dribbles 2
25 Throwins 14
0 Assists 1

Attacking

70 Attacks 51

Possession

30 Successful Long Passes 21
474 Passes 380
87 Successful Passes Percentage 80
68 Successful Long Passes Percentage 40
412 Successful Passes 305
44 Long Passes 52
13 Key Passes 7

Defensive

14 Tackles 17
7 Interceptions 13
52 Duels Won 42
4 Saves 10

Build-up

9 Accurate Crosses 4
36 Total Crosses 10

Discipline

10 Fouls 11
0 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Granit Maqedonci

Starting XI ▼

15
Kristoffer Nordfeldt
Kristoffer Nordfeldt Goalkeeper
7.1
12
Charlie Pavey
Charlie Pavey Defender
6.72
17
Mads Thychosen
Mads Thychosen
Defender79'
21
Stanley Wilson
Stanley Wilson Defender
6.96
25
Ibrahim Cissé
Ibrahim Cissé Defender
7.14
33
Áron Csongvai
Áron Csongvai Defender
7.36
7
Amel Mujanic
Amel Mujanic Midfielder
6.6
11
Victor Gonçalves Andersson
Victor Gonçalves Andersson
Midfielder66'
6.51
8
Johan Hove
Johan Hove Midfielder
7.02
10
Bersant Celina
Bersant Celina Midfielder
7.28
18
Abdihakim Ali
Abdihakim Ali Midfielder
6.6
46
Y. Geiger
Y. Geiger
Midfielder79'
36
Z. Yohanna
Z. Yohanna Midfielder
7.15
45
Taha Ayari
Taha Ayari Attacker
6.62
9
Erik Flataker
Erik Flataker
Attacker55'
6.87
Referee : Granit Maqedonci

Starting XI ▼

27
Johan Dahlin
Johan Dahlin Goalkeeper
5.99
5
Andrej Djuric
Andrej Djuric Defender
6.64
17
Jens Stryger Larsen
Jens Stryger Larsen Defender
6.95
19
Colin Rösler
Colin Rösler Defender
7.12
47
Theodor Lundbergh
Theodor Lundbergh Defender
6.74
6
Yanis Karabelyov
Yanis Karabelyov Midfielder
6.89
40
Kenan Busuladzic
Kenan Busuladzic
Midfielder74'
6.33
7
Otto Rosengren
Otto Rosengren Midfielder
7.53
22
Taha Ali
Taha Ali Midfielder
6.79
24
Oscar Sjöstrand
Oscar Sjöstrand
Midfielder68'
6.71
29
Sead Haksabanovic
Sead Haksabanovic Midfielder
7.17
25
Busanello
Busanello
Defender85'
6.83
20
Erik Botheim
Erik Botheim Attacker
7.02
32
Daníel Gudjohnsen
Daníel Gudjohnsen
Attacker85'
6.69
37
Adrian Skogmar
Adrian Skogmar Attacker
6.54
10
Anders Christiansen
Anders Christiansen
Midfielder74'
7.1

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Mads Thychosen
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
90+3'
85'
Event
Daníel Gudjohnsen → Erik Botheim
9th Substitution
85'
Event
Busanello → Sead Haksabanovic
8th Substitution
82'
Event
Andrej Djuric
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Y. Geiger → Abdihakim Ali
6th Substitution
79'
Event
Mads Thychosen → Charlie Pavey
7th Substitution
79'
74'
Event
Anders Christiansen → Adrian Skogmar
5th Substitution
74'
Event
Kenan Busuladzic → Yanis Karabelyov
4th Substitution
68'
Event
Oscar Sjöstrand → Taha Ali
3rd Substitution
Event
Victor Gonçalves Andersson → Amel Mujanic
2nd Substitution
66'
Event
Amel Mujanic
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
56'
Event
Erik Flataker → Taha Ayari
1st Substitution
55'
1ST-HALF
25'
Event
Erik Botheim
Header / 1st Goal
Event
Taha Ayari
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
24'

CONCLUSION

Malmö FF's 1-0 triumph over stronger home side AIK exemplifies road resilience, capitalizing on a first-half goal to lead at halftime and withstand pressure. AIK's 56% possession failed to yield breakthroughs, exposing a lack of clinical edge. The clean sheet and efficient defending propelled the visitors to victory, defying pre-match favoritism toward the hosts. This performance boosts Malmö FF's momentum while prompting AIK to refine attacking transitions. Overall, the match delivered a disciplined away win through smart game management and opportunism.