Halmstad vs Västerås SK preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Björkevi IP Sat, 4 Jul - 1:00 PM
Allsvenskan
Halmstad HAL
1 3
Västerås SK Västerås SK
Full Time Sat, 4 Jul 1:00 PM
Round 11 Regular Season
Hussein Carneil - 1'
Goal
|
Goal
Mikkel Ladefoged - 4'
Axel Sountonoma Taonsa - 26', 63'
André Boman 34' Red Card
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CONTEXT

Halmstad hosted Västerås SK in a match that ended 1-3 after a first half that finished 1-2. Västerås SK controlled 59 percent possession compared to Halmstad's 41 percent while generating a clear expected goals advantage of 3.39 to 1.34. The home side received one red card which altered the flow in the second half. Despite Halmstad being the stronger team on paper the visitors secured the victory in line with their underlying metrics. The result reflected a significant deviation from pre-match expectations with Västerås SK outperforming their projected standing. Adjustments after the interval centered on the red card impact that limited Halmstad's options. Overall the game showcased how efficiency and key events shaped the final outcome.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Västerås SK achieved a significant deviation from pre-match positioning to claim the 1-3 win.
  • Efficiency shift: Performance remained in line with expected efficiency levels for both sides throughout.
  • xG alignment: The final result stayed consistent with the xG differential of 1.34 to 3.39.
  • Market alignment: The outcome aligned fully with market projections for the away victory.
  • xG expectations: Västerås SK exceeded xG expectations while Halmstad fell short of theirs.
  • Event impact: The away side capitalized on second half adjustments to secure the three goal margin.
  • Red card distortion: Halmstad's single red card created distortion that reduced their second half output.
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
F. Klitte
F. Klitte
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. Gustavsson
D. Gustavsson
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
P. Leek
P. Leek
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
P. Karlsson
P. Karlsson
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
Västerås SK A. Rubin
A. Rubin
0.6
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.2
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Malmö FF Rank: 64 L
Örgryte Rank: 42 W
Elfsborg Rank: 58 D
Kalmar Rank: 52 L
Brommapojkarna Rank: 52 L
Mjällby Rank: 69 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
IFK Göteborg Rank: 55 L
Malmö FF Rank: 64 W
AIK Rank: 60 D
GAIS Rank: 62 L
Hammarby Rank: 69 L
Brommapojkarna Rank: 52 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 1
1

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Halmstad
0%
Draw
0%
Away Västerås SK
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
45.88
41.36
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Halmstad
Västerås SK
Power Score
45.88
41.36
League Position
16
7
Global Rank
925
770

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

Halmstad

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

Västerås SK

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 Västerås SK
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
27.56
39.58
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
39.58
27.56
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 -1.24 Efficiency Index
vs
Västerås SK +1.24 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Halmstad
Västerås SK
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
Västerås SK
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Halmstad Västerås SK
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
73%
39%
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.
-0.98 vs -1.33
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Halmstad Västerås SK
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
39%
73%
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).
-1.33 vs -0.98
Halmstad
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.

–
Halmstad
vs
Västerås SK
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Halmstad Västerås SK
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 0.20
Västerås SK 0.30
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Halmstad Västerås SK
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 0.04
Västerås SK 0.02
Halmstad
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 57'.
  • Västerås SK started the game with stronger pressure.
HAL Pressure Västerås SK Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: Västerås SK reached the top pressure at 57' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Halmstad HAL Home
2 matches
Västerås SK Västerås SK Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
1
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
1
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-13T09:50:27+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 5-4-1
Pitch
T. Rönning
Sweden
1 T. Rönning
A. Boman
Sweden
17 A. Boman
P. Gregor
Denmark
5 P. Gregor
E. Tõugjas
Estonia
16 E. Tõugjas
R. Kaib
Tunisia
24 R. Kaib
J. Allansson
Sweden
6 J. Allansson
R. Ascone
France
27 (C) R. Ascone
O. Kapsimalis
22 O. Kapsimalis
E. Arvidsson
Substitution
11 E. Arvidsson
H. Carneil
Substitution
Sweden
14 H. Carneil
O. Faraj
Substitution
Sweden
9 O. Faraj
E. Jäger
Sweden
34 E. Jäger
M. Baggesen
Substitution
Denmark
3 M. Baggesen
V. Wernersson
Sweden
21 V. Wernersson
P. Henriksson Bonde
Sweden
4 P. Henriksson Bonde
H. Magnusson
Sweden
2 (C) H. Magnusson
S. Gefvert
Sweden
11 S. Gefvert
A. Sountonoma Taonsa
Ivory Coast
17 A. Sountonoma Taonsa
I. Lushaku
Substitution
Kosovo
14 I. Lushaku
M. Diagne
Substitution
Senegal
8 M. Diagne
K. Gunnarsson
Substitution
Sweden
5 K. Gunnarsson
M. Riis Ladefoged
Substitution
Denmark
9 M. Riis Ladefoged

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 04, 2026, 01:00 PM
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 11 · Regular Season
Stadium
Björkevi IP
Capacity
15500
Attendance
6003
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Fredrik Klitte
Daniel Gustavsson
Pär Leek
Pontus Karlsson

Statistics

Possession
HAL
41%
Västerås SK
59%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 3
2 Big Chances Created 8
4 Shots 9
46 Dangerous attacks 67
41 Possession 59
3 Corners 8
13 Free kicks 12
2 Yellow Cards 1
1 Red Cards 0

Match Overview

70 Ball Safe 81
0 Penalties 1
10 Goal Kicks 6
7 Goal Attempts 14
3 Substitutions 5
18 Throwins 17
1 Hit Woodwork 2
1 Assists 3
18 Dribble Attempts 12
6 Successful Dribbles 4
33 Successful Dribbles Percentage 33

Attacking

91 Attacks 125
2 Big Chances Missed 7

Possession

44 Long Passes 50
395 Passes 555
305 Successful Passes 484
77 Successful Passes Percentage 87
5 Key Passes 15
11 Successful Long Passes 28
25 Successful Long Passes Percentage 56

Defensive

6 Saves 2
20 Tackles 19
6 Interceptions 9
49 Duels Won 50

Build-up

11 Total Crosses 28
5 Accurate Crosses 8

Discipline

0 Offsides 1
13 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Fredrik Klitte

Starting XI ▼

1
Tim Rönning
Tim Rönning Goalkeeper
7.45
5
Pascal Gregor
Pascal Gregor Defender
6.74
16
Erko Tougjas
Erko Tougjas Defender
6.37
17
André Boman
André Boman Defender
5.29
24
Rami Kaib
Rami Kaib Defender
6.07
6
Joel Allansson
Joel Allansson Midfielder
7
11
Ludvig Arvidsson
Ludvig Arvidsson Midfielder
6.35
19
Marvin Illary
Marvin Illary
Midfielder73'
6.52
14
Hussein Carneil
Hussein Carneil Midfielder
7.22
18
Malte Persson
Malte Persson
Attacker62'
6.49
22
Oliver Kapsimalis
Oliver Kapsimalis Midfielder
6.35
27
Rocco Ascone
Rocco Ascone (C) Midfielder
7.36
9
Omar Faraj
Omar Faraj Attacker
6.15
8
Niilo Mäenpää
Niilo Mäenpää
Midfielder46'
6.45
Referee : Fredrik Klitte

Starting XI ▼

34
Elis Jäger
Elis Jäger Goalkeeper
6.61
2
Herman Magnusson
Herman Magnusson (C) Defender
6.89
3
Marcus Baggesen
Marcus Baggesen Defender
7.21
19
Jens Magnusson
Jens Magnusson
Midfielder79'
6.34
4
Philip Bonde
Philip Bonde Defender
6.99
11
Simon Gefvert
Simon Gefvert Defender
7.34
21
Victor Wernersson
Victor Wernersson Defender
7.05
5
Karl Gunnarsson
Karl Gunnarsson Midfielder
6.46
15
Jonathan Karlsson
Jonathan Karlsson
Defender79'
6.82
8
Mamadou Diagne
Mamadou Diagne Midfielder
7.44
20
Jonny Melvin Ljungqvist
Jonny Melvin Ljungqvist
Defender90+4'
14
I. Lushaku
I. Lushaku Midfielder
8.06
30
Mattias Hellisdal
Mattias Hellisdal
Midfielder83'
6.64
17
Axel Sountonoma Taonsa
Axel Sountonoma Taonsa Midfielder
2
8.46
9
Mikkel Ladefoged
Mikkel Ladefoged Attacker
7.62
32
Musab Abdi Mohamud
Musab Abdi Mohamud
Midfielder90+4'

Events

2ND-HALF
90+4'
Event
Jonny Melvin Ljungqvist → Mamadou Diagne
7th Substitution
90+4'
Event
Musab Abdi Mohamud → Mikkel Ladefoged
8th Substitution
Event
Rami Kaib
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
87'
83'
Event
Mattias Hellisdal → I. Lushaku
6th Substitution
79'
Event
Jonathan Karlsson → Karl Gunnarsson
4th Substitution
79'
Event
Jens Magnusson → Marcus Baggesen
5th Substitution
Event
Marvin Illary → Ludvig Arvidsson
3rd Substitution
73'
70'
Event
Victor Wernersson
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
67'
Event
Mikkel Ladefoged
Goalkeeper save
63'
Event
Axel Sountonoma Taonsa
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
Event
Malte Persson → Hussein Carneil
2nd Substitution
62'
Event
Niilo Mäenpää → Omar Faraj
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Oliver Kapsimalis
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
45+3'
Event
André Boman
Professional foul last man / 1st Redcard
34'
26'
Event
Axel Sountonoma Taonsa
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
4'
Event
Mikkel Ladefoged
Header / 2nd Goal
Event
Hussein Carneil
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
1'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Marvin Illary takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Niilo Maenpaa takes a header shot, but it's blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Erko Tougjas takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
90
Update Update
Musab Abdi replaces Mikkel Ladefoged.
90
Update Update
Melvin Ljungqvist comes on for Mamadou Ousmane Diagne.
90
Attempt Attempt
Erko Tougjas takes a header shot but misses.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Rocco Ascone takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
88
Attempt Attempt
Herman Magnusson takes a shot with his right foot, but it is blocked.
87
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Rami Kaib receives a yellow card.
83
Update Update
Mattias Hellisdal comes on for Ismet Lushaku.
82
Update Update
On comes Mattias Hellisdal, and Ismet Lushaku goes off.
79
Update Update
Jens Magnusson comes on for Marcus Baggesen.
78
Substitution Substitution
Jonathan Karlsson is substituted for Karl Gunnarsson.
73
Update Update
On comes Marvin Illary, off goes Ludvig Arvidsson.
73
Attempt Attempt
Axel Taonsa takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
70
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
69
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
67
Attempt Attempt
Mikkel Ladefoged takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
66
Attempt Attempt
Penalty saved by Mikkel Ladefoged.
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Axel Taonsa scores to make it 1-3, assisted by Mikkel Ladefoged.
63
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Axel Taonsa scores to make it 1-3, assisted by Mikkel Ladefoged.
63
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Axel Taonsa scores, making it 1-3.
62
Update Update
Malte Persson is on, and Hussein Carneil is off.
60
Attempt Attempt
Mikkel Ladefoged takes a right-footed shot but misses.
59
Attempt Attempt
Mikkel Ladefoged takes a right-footed shot but misses.
57
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Axel Taonsa Head Shot Missed
52
Attempt Attempt
Axel Taonsa takes a left-footed shot but misses.
51
Attempt Attempt
Mikkel Ladefoged takes a right-footed shot but misses.
48
Attempt Attempt
Mikkel Ladefoged takes a shot with another body part but misses.
48
Attempt Attempt
Axel Taonsa takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
46
Update Update
Niilo Maenpaa is on, and Omar Faraj is off.
45
Update Update
First half ends with a score of 1-2.
44
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Oliver Kapsimalis.
43
Attempt Attempt
Rocco Ascone takes a right-footed shot but misses.
35
Attempt Attempt
Ismet Lushaku takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
34
Red Card Red Card Important
Red card shown to Andre Boman.
33
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
26
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Axel Taonsa scores with a right-footed shot.
26
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Axel Taonsa takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
21
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Axel Taonsa scores to make it 1-2, assisted by Mikkel Ladefoged.
21
Attempt Attempt
Oliver Kapsimalis takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
17
Attempt Attempt
Mikkel Ladefoged takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
Attempt Attempt
Philip Bonde takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
4
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Mikkel Ladefoged Head Shot Goal
4
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
4
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
1
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Hussein Carneil scores to make it 1-0.
1
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
1
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Fredrik Klitte Astorp.

CONCLUSION

Västerås SK delivered a composed display that turned their expected goals superiority into a deserved 1-3 victory away at Halmstad. The visitors maintained control after establishing a 2-1 halftime lead and adapted effectively once the home side was reduced to ten men. Halmstad struggled to create meaningful chances following the red card and could not close the gap despite their status as the stronger side. Possession favored Västerås SK at 59 percent which supported their ability to dictate tempo and limit transitions. The match highlighted how a single disciplinary event combined with superior finishing efficiency can override nominal team strength. Västerås SK now carry momentum from this result while Halmstad must address defensive vulnerabilities exposed in the second half.