Häcken vs Västerås SK preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Nordic Wellness Arena
Allsvenskan
HäckenHAC
1 3
Västerås SKVästerås SK
Full Time
Round 19 Regular Season
Goal
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Goal
Leo Väisänen 42' Red Card
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CONTEXT

Häcken hosted Västerås SK in a match that ended with a 1-3 scoreline. The away side led 0-2 at halftime after capitalizing on early chances. Häcken registered 49 percent possession and 1.7 expected goals while Västerås SK held 51 percent possession and 1.31 expected goals. A red card issued to the home team altered the second half proceedings. Västerås SK secured the win despite lower expected goals output. The stronger team on paper failed to overcome the deficit. The outcome reflected a notable performance gap between the sides.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Häcken 1-3 Västerås SK. Västerås SK showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with second half developments.
  • xG alignment: The final result was not consistent with the xG metrics recorded.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved aligned with overall market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: Häcken posted 1.7 xG against 1.31 xG for Västerås SK.
  • Event impact: The match result carried clear event impact from key moments.
  • Red card distortion: The home red card introduced red card distortion to the second half.
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
M. Al Hakim
M. Al Hakim
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
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
Häcken J. Gustafsson
J. Gustafsson
VS
Västerås SK A. Rubin
A. Rubin
1.72
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.44
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sirius Rank: 68 W
Halmstad Rank: 45 W
Hammarby Rank: 70 L
Kalmar Rank: 54 D
AIK Rank: 62 D
Halmstad Rank: 45 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Kalmar Rank: 53 D
Elfsborg Rank: 61 L
Djurgården Rank: 69 W
Djurgården Rank: 67 L
Örgryte Rank: 45 W
Mjällby Rank: 66 D
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
63.35
42.4
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Häcken
Västerås SK
Power Score
63.35
42.4
League Position
3
8
Global Rank
474
762

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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Häcken — Opponent-weighted form score
Västerås SK — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Häcken Västerås SK

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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Häcken

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

Västerås SK

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.

Häcken
vs
Västerås SK
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Häcken Västerås SK
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
11%
68%
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.
-0.18 vs -0.89
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Häcken Västerås SK
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
68%
11%
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).
-0.89 vs -0.18
Häcken
Västerås SK
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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Häcken
vs
Västerås SK
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Häcken Västerås SK
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
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Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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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
Häcken 0.00
Västerås SK 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Häcken Västerås SK
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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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
Häcken 0.00
Västerås SK 0.00
Häcken
Västerås SK
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • Västerås SK had peak pressure around 15'.
  • Västerås SK started the game with stronger pressure.
HAC Pressure Västerås SK Pressure
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Pressure Index: Västerås SK reached the top pressure at 15' (88.30).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Häcken HAC Home
3 matches
Västerås SK Västerås SK Away
Match Record
2
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
2
Goals
9
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
9
+5
Goal Difference
-5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-29T11:00:47+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 3-4-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 19 · Regular Season
Stadium
Nordic Wellness Arena
Capacity
7000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Mohammed Al Hakim

Statistics

Possession
HAC
48%
Västerås SK
52%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 3
2 Big Chances Created 1
3 Shots 4
51 Dangerous attacks 38
49 Possession 51
5 Corners 3
14 Free kicks 12
2 Yellow Cards 1
1 Red Cards 0

Match Overview

33 Ball Safe 32
9 Goal Kicks 4
2 Goal Attempts 7
5 Substitutions 5
24 Throwins 12
20 Dribble Attempts 14
8 Successful Dribbles 7
40 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

88 Attacks 115
1 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

56 Long Passes 55
500 Passes 525
423 Successful Passes 465
85 Successful Passes Percentage 89
10 Key Passes 9
27 Successful Long Passes 36
48 Successful Long Passes Percentage 65

Defensive

5 Saves 7
13 Tackles 27
8 Interceptions 9
44 Duels Won 58

Build-up

19 Total Crosses 11
4 Accurate Crosses 6

Discipline

2 Offsides 4
12 Fouls 14

Lineup

Referee : Mohammed Al Hakim

Starting XI ▼

99
Etrit Berisha
Etrit Berisha Goalkeeper
7.15
5
Brice Wembangomo
Brice Wembangomo Defender
6.73
15
Leo Väisänen
Leo Väisänen Defender
6.9
22
Filip Helander
Filip Helander Defender
6.89
23
Olle Samuelsson
Olle Samuelsson Defender
6.72
6
Abdoulaye Doumbia
Abdoulaye Doumbia Midfielder
7.15
10
Mikkel Rygaard
Mikkel Rygaard Midfielder
7.09
8
Simen Hestnes
Simen Hestnes
Midfielder63'
6.67
11
Julius Lindberg
Julius Lindberg Midfielder
7.43
18
Wilson Lindberg Uhrström
Wilson Lindberg Uhrström
Midfielder85'
19
David Seger
David Seger Midfielder
6.77
21
Adam Lundkvist
Adam Lundkvist
Defender46'
6.71
9
G. Lindgren
G. Lindgren Attacker
6.97
14
Markus Haaland
Markus Haaland
Midfielder63'
6.56
20
Adrian Svanbäck
Adrian Svanbäck Attacker
6.91
27
Christ Ivan Alex Wawa
Christ Ivan Alex Wawa
Attacker74'
6.36
Referee : Mohammed Al Hakim

Starting XI ▼

34
Elis Jäger
Elis Jäger Goalkeeper
6.76
2
Herman Magnusson
Herman Magnusson Defender
6.86
4
Philip Bonde
Philip Bonde Defender
6.78
24
Jack Tagesson
Jack Tagesson Defender
6.58
3
Marcus Baggesen
Marcus Baggesen
Defender68'
6.93
8
Mamadou Diagne
Mamadou Diagne Midfielder
6.93
32
Musab Abdi Mohamud
Musab Abdi Mohamud
Midfielder89'
6.37
11
Simon Gefvert
Simon Gefvert Midfielder
6.84
15
Jonathan Karlsson
Jonathan Karlsson Midfielder
6.5
30
Mattias Hellisdal
Mattias Hellisdal Midfielder
6.7
14
I. Lushaku
I. Lushaku
Midfielder68'
16
Bonaventure Lendambi
Bonaventure Lendambi Attacker
6.86
7
Abdelrahman Boudah
Abdelrahman Boudah
Attacker63'
6.7
17
Axel Sountonoma Taonsa
Axel Sountonoma Taonsa Attacker
19
Jens Magnusson
Jens Magnusson Attacker
6.66
5
Karl Gunnarsson
Karl Gunnarsson
Midfielder68'
6.83

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Etrit Berisha
3rd Yellowcard
89'
89'
Event
Musab Abdi Mohamud → Mamadou Diagne
10th Substitution
Event
Wilson Lindberg Uhrström → Julius Lindberg
9th Substitution
85'
Event
Christ Ivan Alex Wawa
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
78'
Event
Christ Ivan Alex Wawa → Adrian Svanbäck
8th Substitution
74'
68'
Event
Marcus Baggesen → Jack Tagesson
5th Substitution
68'
Event
Karl Gunnarsson → Jens Magnusson
6th Substitution
68'
Event
I. Lushaku → Mattias Hellisdal
7th Substitution
Event
Markus Haaland → G. Lindgren
3rd Substitution
63'
Event
Simen Hestnes → Mikkel Rygaard
4th Substitution
63'
63'
Event
Abdelrahman Boudah → Bonaventure Lendambi
2nd Substitution
61'
Event
Mattias Hellisdal
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Adam Lundkvist → David Seger
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Leo Väisänen
Professional foul last man / 1st Redcard
42'
38'
Event
Bonaventure Lendambi
Header / 2nd Goal
34'
Event
Simon Gefvert
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
Event
Abdoulaye Doumbia
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
33'
16'
Event
Bonaventure Lendambi
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Simen Hestnes takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Abdelrahman Saidi takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
89
Update Update
Musab Abdi comes on for Mamadou Ousmane Diagne.
89
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Etrit Berisha receives a yellow card.
85
Substitution Substitution
Wilson Uhrstrom is substituted for Julius Lindberg.
85
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
85
Attempt Attempt
Wilson Uhrstrom takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
78
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Christ Wawa scores with a right-footed shot.
78
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Christ Wawa scores, making it 1-3 with an assist from Abdoulaye Doumbia.
74
Update Update
On comes Christ Wawa, off goes Adrian Svanback.
73
Attempt Attempt
Axel Taonsa takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
71
Attempt Attempt
Julius Lindberg takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
69
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
69
Attempt Attempt
Julius Lindberg takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
68
Update Update
Ismet Lushaku comes on for Mattias Hellisdal.
68
Update Update
On comes Marcus Baggesen, off goes Jack Tagesson.
68
Update Update
On Karl Gunnarsson, off Jens Magnusson.
62
Substitution Substitution
Simen Hestnes is substituted off for Mikkel Rygaard Jensen.
62
Update Update
Markus Haaland is on, and Gustav Lindgren is off.
62
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Abdelrahman Saidi comes on for Bonaventure Lendambi.
61
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Mattias Hellisdal with his right foot results in a goal.
61
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Mattias Hellisdal scores, making it 0-3.
51
Attempt Attempt
Bonaventure Lendambi takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
46
Update Update
Adam Lundqvist replaces David Seger.
45
Attempt Attempt
Abdoulaye Doumbia takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Bonaventure Lendambi takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
44
Attempt Attempt
Jens Magnusson takes a left-footed shot but misses.
42
Red Card Red Card Important
Red card shown to Leo Vaisanen.
39
Attempt Attempt
Axel Taonsa's right-footed shot is blocked.
38
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Bonaventure Lendambi Head Shot Goal
38
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Bonaventure Lendambi scores to make it 0-2, assisted by Mattias Hellisdal.
37
Attempt Attempt
Abdoulaye Doumbia takes a right-footed shot but misses.
34
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Simon Gefvert scores with a right-footed shot.
34
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Simon Gefvert scores, making it 0-1.
33
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Abdoulaye Doumbia receives a yellow card.
31
Attempt Attempt
Herman Magnusson attempts a header but misses the shot.
30
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
28
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
27
Attempt Attempt
Mattias Hellisdal takes a shot, but it's saved.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
20
Attempt Attempt
Julius Lindberg takes a right-footed shot but misses.
20
Attempt Attempt
Gustav Lindgren takes a header, but it's saved.
19
Attempt Attempt
Abdoulaye Doumbia takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
16
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Bonaventure Lendambi.
15
Attempt Attempt
Gustav Lindgren takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
15
Attempt Attempt
Gustav Lindgren's left-footed shot is blocked.
14
Attempt Attempt
Axel Taonsa takes a left-footed shot but misses.
9
Attempt Attempt
Axel Taonsa takes a header shot but misses.
9
Attempt Attempt
Philip Bonde takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
9
Attempt Attempt
Axel Taonsa takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
Attempt Attempt
Brice Wembangomo takes a left-footed shot but misses.
7
Attempt Attempt
Adrian Svanback takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
7
Attempt Attempt
Julius Lindberg takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Mohammed Al-Hakim.

CONCLUSION

Västerås SK claimed a 1-3 victory over Häcken after leading 0-2 at the interval. The visitors managed the game effectively despite generating fewer expected goals. Häcken created more opportunities but could not convert them sufficiently following the red card. Possession remained nearly even throughout the contest. The result highlighted a clear gap in finishing efficiency between the two teams. Västerås SK maintained composure to extend their advantage in the second half. This performance underscored the impact of the early goals and the subsequent dismissal on the final outcome.