GAIS vs Malmö FF preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Gamla Ullevi Sun, 16 Aug - 2:30 PM
Allsvenskan
GAISGAI
Malmö FFMAL
KICKOFF : Sun, 16 Aug - 2:30 PM
Round 17 Regular Season

CONTEXT

GAIS welcome Malmö FF to Gamla Ullevi for an Allsvenskan regular season fixture in 2026. The sides sit close in the standings with GAIS occupying eighth place and Malmö FF ninth in the domestic table. Power metrics show a narrow overall edge for the visitors at 64.18 against the hosts 63.19. Form scores are similarly tight with GAIS on 20 and Malmö FF on 19.5. Both teams operate without recent outing details available ahead of kickoff. The minimal power advantage of one point underscores how evenly matched the contest appears on paper. League position and current momentum suggest a balanced encounter where small margins could decide the outcome at the home venue.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Malmö FF hold a narrow power score advantage of one point over GAIS.
  • Form: GAIS post a form score of 20 compared to Malmö FF on 19.5.
  • Squad: Malmö FF are identified as the stronger side entering the fixture.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are not available for either side ahead of the match.
  • Transition: Transition data remains unavailable in the current preview inputs.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis carries low confidence with proxy data only for both teams.
  • xVariable: Power scores indicate a minimal overall difference between the sides.
  • Market: Baseline split: GAIS 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Malmö FF 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
GAIS F. Holmberg
F. Holmberg
VS
Malmö FF G. Helstrup
G. Helstrup
1.44
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.44
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Halmstad Rank: 47 W
Halmstad Rank: 46 D
AIK Rank: 61 L
Elfsborg Rank: 61 W
Brommapojkarna Rank: 54 D
Kalmar Rank: 55 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Degerfors Rank: 48 L
Brommapojkarna Rank: 55 W
Elfsborg Rank: 58 L
Kalmar Rank: 52 D
IFK Göteborg Rank: 59 W
Degerfors Rank: 50 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 2 - 3
3
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.
63.19
64.18
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
GAIS
Malmö FF
Power Score
63.19
64.18
League Position
8
9
Global Rank
492
462

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

GAIS GAI Home
5 matches
Malmö FF MAL Away
Match Record
0
Wins
3
2
Draws
2
3
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
2
-4
Goal Difference
+4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-12T00:30:03+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 16, 2026, 02:30 PM
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 17 · Regular Season
Stadium
Gamla Ullevi
Capacity
18416
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

1
Mergim Krasniqi
Mergim Krasniqi Goalkeeper
7.02
21
Nikola Vasic
Nikola Vasic Centre Forward
6.63
32
Oscar Pettersson
Oscar Pettersson Attacker
6.69
11
Rasmus Niklasson Petrovic
Rasmus Niklasson Petrovic Attacker
6.76
8
William Milovanovic
William Milovanovic Central Midfield
6.92
10
Henry Sletsjøe
Henry Sletsjøe Central Midfield
6.94
24
Filip Beckman
Filip Beckman Left Back
6.98
17
Róbert Frosti Thorkelsson
Róbert Frosti Thorkelsson Central Midfield
7.15
12
Robin Frej
Robin Frej Right Back
6.83
4
Oskar Ågren
Oskar Ågren Right Back
7.06
2
Matteo de Brienne
Matteo de Brienne Left Back
7.09

Starting XI ▼

1
Robin Olsen
Robin Olsen Goalkeeper
6.96
29
Sead Haksabanovic
Sead Haksabanovic Attacker
7.32
45
Anton Sebastian Höög
Anton Sebastian Höög Attacker
6.7
20
Erik Botheim
Erik Botheim Centre Forward
7.19
44
Malte Frejd Pålsson
Malte Frejd Pålsson Left Back
6.71
25
Busanello
Busanello Left Back
6.76
37
Adrian Skogmar
Adrian Skogmar Central Midfield
6.8
40
Kenan Busuladzic
Kenan Busuladzic Central Midfield
6.88
17
Jens Stryger Larsen
Jens Stryger Larsen Right Back
6.84
5
Andrej Djuric
Andrej Djuric Right Back
6.91
7
Otto Rosengren
Otto Rosengren Central Midfield
7.34

CONCLUSION

The narrow margins across power and form indicators point to a competitive Allsvenskan clash at Gamla Ullevi. GAIS will look to use home advantage to offset the slight visitor edge while Malmö FF aim to maintain their mid-table standing. With both sides positioned closely in the league table the tactical battle will likely focus on control and limiting errors. Limited data on efficiency and set pieces adds uncertainty to detailed projections yet the overall profile suggests a measured approach from each manager. Expect a game decided by fine details rather than dominance as the teams seek to improve their domestic positions.