GAIS vs Halmstad preview
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Gamla Ullevi
Sun, 26 Jul - 2:30 PM
Round 14 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 12
CONTEXT
The match between GAIS and Halmstad concluded 1-1 after a scoreless first half where both sides remained level at halftime. GAIS controlled 62 percent of possession and generated an expected goals total of 3.38 while Halmstad managed 1.17. Despite being identified as the stronger team GAIS failed to claim victory in a result that proved inconsistent with underlying metrics. No red cards were shown to players from either side throughout the contest. The significant deviation occurred for GAIS as they could not translate dominance into a winning outcome. The game featured no major disruptions and ended level despite clear differences in chance creation.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: GAIS showed significant deviation from expected performance levels in the 1-1 draw.
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Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with pre-match expectations for both teams.
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xG alignment: The final 1-1 result was not consistent with the xG differential of 2.21.
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Market alignment: The outcome aligned with market expectations despite the xG imbalance.
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xG expectations: GAIS posted 3.38 xG against Halmstad's 1.17 yet only drew 1-1.
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Event impact: No notable events altered the flow of the 1-1 match between GAIS and Halmstad.
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Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so the 1-1 result faced no distortion from 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
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
J. Östling
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
N. Nyberg
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
S. Kristensson
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
Elvir Gërxhaliu
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
F. Holmberg
VS
S. Baxter
1.36
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
0.46
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
AIK
Rank: 60
L
Elfsborg
Rank: 58
W
Brommapojkarna
Rank: 51
D
Kalmar
Rank: 55
W
Sirius
Rank: 70
L
Hammarby
Rank: 70
W
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Häcken
Rank: 61
L
Djurgården
Rank: 66
L
Västerås SK
Rank: 48
L
Malmö FF
Rank: 64
L
Örgryte
Rank: 43
W
Elfsborg
Rank: 59
D
3
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 0 - 1
1
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.88
46.29
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
GAIS
Halmstad
Power Score
62.88
46.29
League Position
8
16
Global Rank
471
954
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
GAIS
—
Opponent-weighted form score
Halmstad
—
Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
GAIS 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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GAIS
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
GAIS
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Halmstad
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
43.06
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
31.45
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
GAIS
+1.19
Efficiency Index
vs
Halmstad
-1.19
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
GAIS
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.
GAIS
vs
Halmstad
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
GAIS
Halmstad
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
13%
Goals per Match
Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00
1.00
vs Expected (xG)
Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.43
vs
+0.10
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
GAIS
Halmstad
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
77%
Conceded per Match
Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00
0.00
vs Expected (xGA)
Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+0.10
vs
-0.43
GAIS
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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GAIS
vs
Halmstad
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
GAIS
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
—
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
GAIS
0.31
Halmstad
0.26
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
GAIS
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
—
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
GAIS
0.03
Halmstad
0.01
GAIS
Halmstad
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- GAI had peak pressure around 48'.
- GAI started the game with stronger pressure.
GAI Pressure
HAL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
GAI reached the top pressure at 48' (81.34).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
GAIS
GAI
Home
4
matches
Halmstad
HAL
Away
Match Record
3
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
3
Goals
9
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
9
+3
Goal Difference
-3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-07-27T00:03:03+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-3-3
Match Formation
4-4-2
1 (C) M. Krasniqi
34 D. Collander
12 R. Frej
24 F. Beckman
10 H. Sletsjøe
7 J. Åberg
16 M. Andersson
14 S. Jørgensen
General Information
Date & Time
Jul 26, 2026, 02:30 PM
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 14 · Regular Season
Stadium
Gamla Ullevi
Capacity
18416
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Joakim Östling
Niklas Nyberg
Simon Kristensson
Elvir Gërxhaliu
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Statistics
Possession
GAI
59%
HAL
41%
Top Statistics
1
Goals
1
3
Big Chances Created
2
5
Shots
4
74
Dangerous attacks
39
62
Possession
38
10
Corners
5
12
Free kicks
11
3
Yellow Cards
3
Match Overview
83
Ball Safe
74
0
Penalties
1
4
Goal Kicks
11
11
Goal Attempts
6
5
Substitutions
4
23
Throwins
14
18
Dribble Attempts
19
7
Successful Dribbles
12
39
Successful Dribbles Percentage
63
Attacking
123
Attacks
70
3
Big Chances Missed
1
Possession
57
Long Passes
61
555
Passes
331
476
Successful Passes
257
86
Successful Passes Percentage
78
16
Key Passes
8
29
Successful Long Passes
29
51
Successful Long Passes Percentage
48
Defensive
3
Saves
5
17
Tackles
22
7
Interceptions
11
45
Duels Won
53
Build-up
21
Total Crosses
17
11
Accurate Crosses
3
Discipline
1
Offsides
0
12
Fouls
12
Lineup
Referee :
Joakim Östling
Manager ▼
F. Holmberg
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
30
Adin Tihic
Goalkeeper
2
Matteo de Brienne
Defender
6
August Wängberg
Defender
25
Jonas Lindberg
Midfielder
Referee :
Joakim Östling
Manager ▼
S. Baxter
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
35
Adam Wihed
Goalkeeper
15
Gustav Friberg
Defender
8
Niilo Mäenpää
Midfielder
20
Otso Liimatta
Midfielder
21
Joel Nilsson
Midfielder
Events
2ND-HALF
Argument / 6th Yellowcard
90+5'
90+5'
Argument / 5th Yellowcard
90+4'
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
90+3'
9th Substitution
90+2'
Left foot shot / 1st Penalty
7th Substitution
85'
85'
8th Substitution
6th Substitution
76'
73'
4th Substitution
73'
5th Substitution
2nd Substitution
66'
3rd Substitution
66'
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
63'
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
52'
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
20'
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
11'
CONCLUSION
GAIS created the majority of opportunities but could not overcome a resilient Halmstad defense in this 1-1 draw. The home side maintained clear control in possession and chance quality yet the points were shared at the end. Both teams navigated a balanced first half before the second period brought more pressure from GAIS without a decisive breakthrough. The absence of red cards kept the contest even in terms of personnel throughout. Overall the result highlighted how metrics do not always translate directly into goals on the day. GAIS will reflect on missed chances while Halmstad can take positives from their defensive display.
Match Commentary