Elfsborg vs Hammarby preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Borås Arena Tomorrow - 2:30 PM
Allsvenskan
Elfsborg ELF
Hammarby HAM
KICKOFF : Tomorrow - 2:30 PM
Round 11 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Elfsborg welcome Hammarby to Borås Arena for a Regular Season Allsvenskan clash in 2026. The hosts currently occupy third position domestically while the visitors sit one place below in fourth. Power ratings give Hammarby the edge at 66.32 compared with 57.16 for Elfsborg, creating a 9.2-point advantage for the away side. Form scores stand close together, with Elfsborg on 19.39 and Hammarby on 18.22. Both teams enter the fixture without recent outing data recorded. Set-piece metrics carry low confidence and rely on proxy calculations. Efficiency figures are likewise absent from available records. The encounter promises a tight domestic battle between two sides separated by narrow margins across key indicators.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Elfsborg occupy third place domestically while Hammarby sit fourth in the Allsvenskan standings.
  • Form: Elfsborg post a form score of 19.39 against Hammarby's mark of 18.22.
  • Squad: Hammarby register the higher power score at 66.32 compared with Elfsborg's 57.16.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for either side ahead of the fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not provided within the current dataset.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece data carries low confidence and depends on proxy calculations for both clubs.
  • xVariable: Hammarby hold a 9.2-point power advantage over Elfsborg.
  • Market: Elfsborg 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Hammarby 0% (Δ+0%).
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
Elfsborg B. Hamberg
B. Hamberg
VS
Hammarby H. Rydström
H. Rydström
1.64
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.55
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Örgryte Rank: 40 D
Häcken Rank: 61 D
Mjällby Rank: 68 D
Halmstad Rank: 45 D
Brommapojkarna Rank: 51 W
AIK Rank: 56 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Häcken Rank: 61 L
AIK Rank: 56 L
GAIS Rank: 60 L
Malmö FF Rank: 61 W
IFK Göteborg Rank: 55 W
Västerås SK Rank: 48 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 3
3
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Elfsborg
0%
Draw
0%
Away Hammarby
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
57.16
66.32
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Elfsborg
Hammarby
Power Score
57.16
66.32
League Position
3
4
Global Rank
556
292

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Elfsborg ELF Home
4 matches
Hammarby HAM Away
Match Record
0
Wins
3
1
Draws
1
3
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
8
8
Goals Conceded
0
-8
Goal Difference
+8
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-03T00:02:49+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Pitch
I. Pettersson
31 I. Pettersson
R. Wikström
6 R. Wikström
R. Mohammed
2 R. Mohammed
T. Poppler-Isherwood
4 T. Poppler-Isherwood
N. Hult
23 N. Hult
J. Magnússon
18 J. Magnússon
S. Olsson
10 S. Olsson
S. Hedlund
15 S. Hedlund
J. Beck
19 J. Beck
A. Zeneli
9 A. Zeneli
L. Östman
21 L. Östman
W. Hahn
1 W. Hahn
N. Persson
16 N. Persson
F. Winther
3 F. Winther
V. Eriksson
4 V. Eriksson
E. Skoglund
2 E. Skoglund
T. Tekie
5 T. Tekie
M. Karlsson
8 M. Karlsson
V. Lind
9 V. Lind
N. Besara
20 N. Besara
M. Madjed
26 M. Madjed
P. Abraham
7 P. Abraham

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 05, 2026, 02:30 PM
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 11 · Regular Season
Stadium
Borås Arena
Capacity
17800
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

31
Isak Pettersson
Isak Pettersson Goalkeeper
6.77
21
Leo Östman
Leo Östman Centre Forward
6.96
6
R. Wikström
R. Wikström Right Back
6.85
9
Arbër Zeneli
Arbër Zeneli Left Wing
7.14
10
S. Olsson
S. Olsson Defensive Midfield
6.95
2
Rufai Mohammed
Rufai Mohammed Right Back
6.67
4
Thomas Isherwood
Thomas Isherwood Left Back
6.86
15
Simon Hedlund
Simon Hedlund Right Wing
6.64
23
Niklas Hult
Niklas Hult Left Back
6.92
18
J. Magnússon
J. Magnússon Defensive Midfield
7.17
19
Julius Beck
Julius Beck Attacking Midfield
6.74

Starting XI ▼

1
Warner Hahn
Warner Hahn Goalkeeper
6.79
7
Paulos Abraham
Paulos Abraham Centre Forward
7.11
2
Hampus Skoglund
Hampus Skoglund Right Back
7
20
Nahir Besara
Nahir Besara Attacking Midfield
7.84
3
Frederik Winther
Frederik Winther Left Back
7.21
5
Tesfaldet Tekie
Tesfaldet Tekie Defensive Midfield
6.82
16
Noah Persson
Noah Persson Left Back
6.84
4
Victor Eriksson
Victor Eriksson Right Back
7.02
8
Markus Karlsson
Markus Karlsson Defensive Midfield
7.06
9
Victor Lind
Victor Lind Left Wing
7.47
26
Montader Madjed
Montader Madjed Right Wing
6.96

CONCLUSION

Hammarby arrive with a modest power edge and sit just behind Elfsborg in the table. Both sides display similar form readings that suggest a competitive balance on the day. Limited data on efficiency and transitions leaves room for on-pitch adjustments to decide key moments. Set-piece information offers little clarity due to reliance on proxy values. The home side will look to leverage their higher league standing while the visitors aim to exploit their overall rating strength. Expect a measured contest shaped by narrow statistical differences and domestic positioning rather than dominant trends.