Halmstad vs Häcken preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Björkevi IP
Allsvenskan
HalmstadHAL
0 2
HäckenHAC
Full Time
Round 13 Regular Season
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Goal
G. Lindgren - 50', 57'

CONTEXT

Halmstad hosted Häcken in a league fixture that ended with a 0-2 away win. The first half finished 0-0 with both sides unable to break the deadlock. Häcken controlled 54 percent of possession while Halmstad held 46 percent. Expected goals finished at 1.22 for the home side and 1.29 for the visitors. No red cards were shown to either team during the contest. The stronger side delivered the result in line with pre-match expectations. The outcome aligned closely with underlying metrics and produced no major surprises in the final standings.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Häcken produced a significant deviation from expected patterns with a 100 percent deviation level.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with underlying performance indicators for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The final result stayed consistent with the close expected goals values of 1.22 to 1.29.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved aligned with available market indicators.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals showed minimal differential of minus 0.07 between the sides.
  • Event impact: The 0-2 scoreline developed without halftime goals or major disruptions.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so the match result faced zero 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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
E. Mattsson
E. Mattsson
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
F. Klyver
F. Klyver
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
A. Spahić
A. Spahić
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
G. Jansizian
G. Jansizian
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
Halmstad S. Baxter
S. Baxter
VS
Häcken J. Gustafsson
J. Gustafsson
0.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.67
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Djurgården Rank: 66 L
Västerås SK Rank: 48 L
Malmö FF Rank: 64 L
Örgryte Rank: 43 W
Elfsborg Rank: 58 D
Kalmar Rank: 52 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Örgryte Rank: 41 L
Djurgården Rank: 64 L
Hammarby Rank: 69 W
Elfsborg Rank: 58 D
Mjällby Rank: 68 W
Malmö FF Rank: 64 W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
45.52
60.83
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Halmstad
Häcken
Power Score
45.52
60.83
League Position
16
3
Global Rank
938
512

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Halmstad

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

Häcken

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition 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

Halmstad ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Häcken
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
24.78
24.26
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
24.26
24.78
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)
-3 0 3
Halmstad +0.05 Efficiency Index
vs
Häcken -0.05 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Halmstad
Häcken
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.

Halmstad
vs
Häcken
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Halmstad Häcken
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
2%
11%
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.
-0.03 vs -0.14
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Halmstad Häcken
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
11%
2%
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).
-0.14 vs -0.03
Halmstad
Häcken
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.

–
Halmstad
vs
Häcken
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Halmstad Häcken
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
Halmstad 0.19
Häcken 0.26
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Halmstad Häcken
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
Halmstad 0.05
Häcken 0.00
Halmstad
Häcken
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • HAL had peak pressure around 39'.
  • HAL started the game with stronger pressure.
HAL Pressure HAC Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: HAL reached the top pressure at 39' (61.21).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

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

Data last updated: 2026-07-20T00:00:24+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 13 · Regular Season
Stadium
Björkevi IP
Capacity
15500
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Erik Mattsson
Fredrik Klyver
Almira Spahić
George-Elias Jansizian

Statistics

Possession
HAL
47%
HAC
53%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 2
2 Big Chances Created 2
1 Shots 5
48 Dangerous attacks 42
46 Possession 54
7 Corners 3
3 Free kicks 16
2 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

59 Ball Safe 72
11 Goal Kicks 7
4 Goal Attempts 7
3 Substitutions 4
19 Throwins 22
1 Hit Woodwork 0
0 Assists 2
13 Dribble Attempts 10
7 Successful Dribbles 3
54 Successful Dribbles Percentage 30

Attacking

111 Attacks 124
2 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

64 Long Passes 71
461 Passes 554
372 Successful Passes 463
81 Successful Passes Percentage 84
6 Key Passes 8
29 Successful Long Passes 36
45 Successful Long Passes Percentage 51

Defensive

0 Saves 4
14 Tackles 13
13 Interceptions 16
37 Duels Won 44

Build-up

23 Total Crosses 14
6 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

2 Offsides 1
16 Fouls 3

Lineup

Referee : Erik Mattsson

Starting XI ▼

1
Tim Rönning
Tim Rönning Goalkeeper
6.23
5
Pascal Gregor
Pascal Gregor Defender
6.7
16
Erko Tougjas
Erko Tougjas Defender
6.37
3
Gabriel Wallentin
Gabriel Wallentin
Defender62'
6.66
17
André Boman
André Boman Defender
6.64
24
Rami Kaib
Rami Kaib Defender
7.4
6
Joel Allansson
Joel Allansson Midfielder
6.95
14
Hussein Carneil
Hussein Carneil Midfielder
6.93
18
Malte Persson
Malte Persson
Attacker74'
6.57
22
Oliver Kapsimalis
Oliver Kapsimalis Midfielder
6.05
19
Marvin Illary
Marvin Illary
Midfielder62'
6.2
27
Rocco Ascone
Rocco Ascone (C) Midfielder
6.81
9
Omar Faraj
Omar Faraj Attacker
6.35
11
Ludvig Arvidsson
Ludvig Arvidsson Attacker
6.35
Referee : Erik Mattsson

Starting XI ▼

1
Andreas Linde
Andreas Linde Goalkeeper
7.75
5
Brice Wembangomo
Brice Wembangomo Defender
7.5
13
Harry Hilvenius
Harry Hilvenius Defender
6.92
22
Filip Helander
Filip Helander Defender
7.18
23
Olle Samuelsson
Olle Samuelsson Defender
7.68
6
Abdoulaye Doumbia
Abdoulaye Doumbia Midfielder
7.39
8
Simen Hestnes
Simen Hestnes Midfielder
7.11
19
David Seger
David Seger
Midfielder86'
10
Mikkel Rygaard
Mikkel Rygaard (C) Midfielder
6.94
11
Julius Lindberg
Julius Lindberg Midfielder
6.8
7
Sanders Ngabo
Sanders Ngabo
Midfielder89'
20
Adrian Svanbäck
Adrian Svanbäck Midfielder
6.92
16
Pontus Dahbo
Pontus Dahbo
Midfielder82'
6.59
9
G. Lindgren
G. Lindgren Attacker
2
8.53
24
Bamir Sadiku
Bamir Sadiku
Attacker86'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Rocco Ascone
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
90+2'
89'
Event
Sanders Ngabo → Julius Lindberg
7th Substitution
86'
Event
Bamir Sadiku → G. Lindgren
5th Substitution
86'
Event
David Seger → Simen Hestnes
6th Substitution
82'
Event
Pontus Dahbo → Adrian Svanbäck
4th Substitution
Event
Malte Persson → Hussein Carneil
3rd Substitution
74'
Event
Marvin Illary → Oliver Kapsimalis
1st Substitution
62'
Event
Gabriel Wallentin → Erko Tougjas
2nd Substitution
62'
57'
Event
G. Lindgren
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
50'
Event
G. Lindgren
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
1ST-HALF
Event
Omar Faraj
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
45'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Mikkel Rygaard Jensen takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Mikkel Rygaard Jensen takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Rocco Ascone receives a yellow card.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
89
Update Update
Sanders Ngabo comes on for Julius Lindberg.
86
Update Update
Bamir Sadiku is on, and Gustav Lindgren is off.
86
Update Update
David Seger is on, and Simen Hestnes is off.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
82
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
81
Attempt Attempt
Marvin Illary takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
76
Attempt Attempt
Adrian Svanback takes a left-footed shot but misses.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
74
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
74
Update Update
Malte Persson is on, and Hussein Carneil is off.
73
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
73
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
70
Attempt Attempt
Gustav Lindgren takes a right-footed shot but misses.
67
Attempt Attempt
Hussein Carneil takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
64
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Update Update
On comes Marvin Illary, off goes Oliver Kapsimalis.
62
Update Update
On comes Gabriel Wallentin, off goes Erko Tougjas.
62
Attempt Attempt
Rocco Ascone's left-footed shot is blocked.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
57
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Gustav Lindgren scores with a right-footed shot.
57
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-2.
50
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Gustav Lindgren with his right foot results in a goal.
50
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Gustav Lindgren scores to make it 0-1.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Omar Faraj receives a yellow card.
41
Attempt Attempt
Julius Lindberg attempts a right-footed shot but misses.
39
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
29
Attempt Attempt
Brice Wembangomo's right-footed shot is blocked.
25
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
21
Attempt Attempt
Julius Lindberg takes a right-footed shot but misses.
5
Attempt Attempt
Adrian Svanback takes a right-footed shot but misses.
4
Attempt Attempt
Rami Kaib's left-footed shot is saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Erik Mattsson.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Halmstad 0-2 Häcken. Structural assessment: Häcken 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 consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.