Gent vs IFK Göteborg preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Planet Group Arena Today - 6:30 PM
Europa Conference League
GentGNT
1 – 1
IFK GöteborgGOT
Full Time Today 6:30 PM
3rd Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 2 - 1
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CONTEXT

Match is finished. Gent 1–1 IFK Göteborg. The match ended in a draw. Gent showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result diverged from the pre-match projection. Possession was 51%–49%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Gent 1-1 IFK Göteborg. Gent showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was diverging from the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
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
D. Dickinson
D. Dickinson
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
D. McGeachie
D. McGeachie
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
J. Bell
J. Bell
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
L. Wilson
L. Wilson
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
Gent R. Demil
R. Demil
VS
IFK Göteborg J. Björklund
J. Björklund
1.67
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
IFK Göteborg Rank: 59 W
LNZ Cherkasy Rank: 61 D
LNZ Cherkasy Rank: 60 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Gent Rank: 75 L
Levadia Rank: W
Levadia Rank: L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Gent
58.59%
Draw
22.3%
Away IFK Göteborg
19.11%

Movement

Changes since opening
Gent
+53.72%
Draw
-68.42%
IFK Göteborg
+14.7%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
75.34
58.69
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Gent
IFK Göteborg
Power Score
75.34
58.69
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
159
636

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
Gent — Opponent-weighted form score
IFK Göteborg — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Gent IFK Göteborg

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

Gent

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

IFK Göteborg

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Gent ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy IFK Göteborg
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Gent IFK Göteborg
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
Gent IFK Göteborg
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.
Gent
IFK Göteborg
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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Gent
vs
IFK Göteborg
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Gent IFK Göteborg
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
Gent 0.00
IFK Göteborg 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Gent IFK Göteborg
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
Gent 0.00
IFK Göteborg 0.00
Gent
IFK Göteborg
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • GNT had peak pressure around 82'.
  • GNT started the game with stronger pressure.
GNT Pressure GOT Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: GNT reached the top pressure at 82' (78.86).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Gent GNT Home
1 matches
IFK Göteborg GOT Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
1
Goals
1
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
1
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-13T18:00:28+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 13, 2026, 06:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 3rd Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 2 - 1
Stadium
Planet Group Arena
Capacity
20185
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
David Dickinson
David McGeachie
Jonathan Bell
Lloyd Wilson

Statistics

Possession
GNT
52%
GOT
48%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
4 Shots 3
56 Dangerous attacks 49
51 Possession 49
7 Corners 3
9 Free kicks 10
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

39 Ball Safe 34
3 Goal Attempts 3
3 Substitutions 5
15 Throwins 20

Attacking

65 Attacks 61

Defensive

1 Saves 1

Discipline

2 Offsides 1
9 Fouls 7

Lineup

Referee : David Dickinson

Starting XI ▼

33
Davy Roef
Davy Roef (C) Goalkeeper
6.5
5
Mouhamed Ngom
Mouhamed Ngom Defender
6.5
16
Christian Burgess
Christian Burgess Defender
6.5
20
Tiago Araújo
Tiago Araújo Defender
6.5
44
Siebe Van der Heyden
Siebe Van der Heyden Defender
6.5
57
Matties Volckaert
Matties Volckaert Defender
6.5
8
László Bénes
László Bénes Midfielder
6.54
37
Abdelkahar Kadri
Abdelkahar Kadri
Midfielder65'
6.5
17
Mathias Delorge
Mathias Delorge Midfielder
6.48
22
Leonardo Lopes
Leonardo Lopes
Midfielder76'
6.5
27
Tibe De Vlieger
Tibe De Vlieger Midfielder
6.5
45
Hyllarion Goore
Hyllarion Goore Attacker
6.61
11
Momodou Sonko
Momodou Sonko
Attacker65'
6.5
47
Josué Vergara
Josué Vergara Attacker
6.49
Referee : David Dickinson

Starting XI ▼

12
Viktor Andersson
Viktor Andersson Goalkeeper
6.12
3
August Erlingmark
August Erlingmark (C) Defender
6.23
6
Hjörtur Hermannsson
Hjörtur Hermannsson Defender
6.38
17
Alexander Jallow
Alexander Jallow Defender
6.34
18
Felix Eriksson
Felix Eriksson
Defender46'
6.27
22
Noah Tolf
Noah Tolf Defender
6.45
8
Sam Larsson
Sam Larsson Midfielder
6.38
16
Filip Ottosson
Filip Ottosson
Midfielder83'
6.75
14
Tobias Heintz
Tobias Heintz Midfielder
6.31
30
Tiago Coimbra
Tiago Coimbra
Attacker41'
6.46
15
David Kruse
David Kruse Midfielder
6.34
24
Oliver Månsson
Oliver Månsson Midfielder
6.44
23
Kolbeinn Thórdarson
Kolbeinn Thórdarson
Midfielder60'
6.46
7
Sebastian Clemmensen
Sebastian Clemmensen Attacker
6.46
29
Adam Bergmark-Wiberg
Adam Bergmark-Wiberg Attacker
6.65
11
Saidou Alioum Moubarak
Saidou Alioum Moubarak
Midfielder83'
6.52

Events

2ND-HALF
90+2'
Event
August Erlingmark
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Tibe De Vlieger
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
89'
85'
Event
Saidou Alioum Moubarak
Field Goal / 2nd Goal
83'
Event
Saidou Alioum Moubarak → Adam Bergmark-Wiberg
7th Substitution
83'
Event
Filip Ottosson → Sam Larsson
8th Substitution
Event
Leonardo Lopes → Mathias Delorge
6th Substitution
76'
Event
Abdelkahar Kadri → László Bénes
4th Substitution
65'
Event
Momodou Sonko → Hyllarion Goore
5th Substitution
65'
60'
Event
Kolbeinn Thórdarson → Oliver Månsson
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
Felix Eriksson → Alexander Jallow
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
41'
Event
Tiago Coimbra → Tobias Heintz
1st Substitution
36'
Event
Alexander Jallow
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Matties Volckaert
Field Goal / 1st Goal
27'

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
August Erlingmark receives a yellow card.
89
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Tibe De Vlieger.
89
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
85
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
85
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
83
Update Update
Filip Ottosson is on, and Sam Larsson is off.
83
Update Update
Saidou Alioum comes on for Adam Bergmark-Wiberg.
80
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
76
Update Update
Leonardo Da Silva Lopes comes on for Mathias Delorge-Knieper.
65
Update Update
Abdelkahar Kadri comes on for Laszlo Benes.
65
Substitution Substitution
Momodou Sonko is substituted off for Hyllarion Goore.
60
Update Update
Kolbeinn Thórdarson comes on for Oliver Mansson.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Update Update
On Felix Eriksson, off Alexander Jallow.
41
Update Update
Tiago de Freitas Guimaraes comes on for Tobias Heintz.
35
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Alexander Jallow.
33
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Alexander Jallow receives a yellow card.
27
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is David Dickinson.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Gent 1-1 IFK Göteborg. Structural assessment: Gent exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was contrary to the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was outside the projected probability range.