Halmstad vs Västerås SK preview
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Björkevi IP
Sat, 4 Jul - 1:00 PM
Allsvenskan
Halmstad
HAL
Västerås SK
Västerås SK
KICKOFF :
Sat, 4 Jul - 1:00 PM
Round 11 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Jul 2
CONTEXT
Halmstad host Västerås SK at Björkevi IP in an Allsvenskan regular season fixture during the 2026 campaign. The home side enters with a power score of 45.45 against the visitors' mark of 39.31, establishing a 6.1 point edge and confirming Halmstad as the stronger overall unit. League positions place Halmstad 15th and Västerås SK 11th in the domestic standings. Form scores reveal a contrast, with the away team holding 17.78 compared to the hosts' 6.78. Detailed efficiency figures and set piece insights carry low confidence levels due to unavailable xG metrics. This setup creates a matchup where structural power and basic positional factors may shape the contest more than advanced indicators. The venue offers Halmstad a familiar platform to assert their rated advantage.
TL;DR
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Structural: Halmstad hold a 6.1 point power advantage over Västerås SK as the stronger side.
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Form: Västerås SK possess a superior form score of 17.78 compared to Halmstad's 6.78.
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Squad: Squad information remains sparse with no recent outing details provided for either team.
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Efficiency: Efficiency data is unavailable for analysis in this fixture.
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Transition: Transition play metrics offer no specific insights due to limited available statistics.
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Set pieces: Set piece performance shows low confidence with proxy data used for both sides.
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xVariable: Expected variable assessments are not accessible given the current data constraints.
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Market: Halmstad 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Västerås SK 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
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25
vs Team A
Feb 1
vs Team B
Feb 8
vs Team C
S. Baxter
VS
A. Rubin
0.6
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.2
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Malmö FF
Rank: 61
L
Örgryte
Rank: 40
W
Elfsborg
Rank: 57
D
Kalmar
Rank: 50
L
Brommapojkarna
Rank: 51
L
Mjällby
Rank: 68
L
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
IFK Göteborg
Rank: 55
L
Malmö FF
Rank: 61
W
AIK
Rank: 56
D
GAIS
Rank: 60
L
Hammarby
Rank: 66
L
Brommapojkarna
Rank: 51
W
1
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Halmstad
0%
Draw
0%
Västerås SK
0%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
45.45
39.31
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Halmstad
Västerås SK
Power Score
45.45
39.31
League Position
15
11
Global Rank
877
835
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
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Opponent-weighted form score
Västerås SK
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Halmstad Västerås SK
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: 2026-07-01T00:03:07+00:00
STARTING XI - EXPECTED
Match Formation
4-4-2
Match Formation
3-4-3
1 T. Rönning
17 A. Boman
5 P. Gregor
16 E. Tõugjas
24 R. Kaib
19 M. Illary
6 J. Allansson
27 R. Ascone
14 H. Carneil
11 E. Arvidsson
9 O. Faraj
34 E. Jäger
21 V. Wernersson
4 P. Henriksson Bonde
2 H. Magnusson
3 M. Baggesen
8 M. Diagne
30 M. Hellisdal
11 S. Gefvert
5 K. Gunnarsson
9 M. Riis Ladefoged
19 J. Magnusson
General Information
Date & Time
Jul 04, 2026, 01:00 PM
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 11 · Regular Season
Stadium
Björkevi IP
Capacity
15500
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Next Match
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Kickoff: Mon, 13 Jul - 5:00 PM
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vs
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League: Allsvenskan
Kickoff: Sun, 12 Jul - 12:00 PM
Venue: Iver Arena (Västerås)
Expected Lineup
Manager ▼
S. Baxter
Coach
Starting XI ▼
1
Tim Rönning
Goalkeeper
6.79 19
Marvin Illary
Midfielder
6.62 14
Hussein Carneil
Midfielder
6.73 11
Ludvig Arvidsson
Attacker
6.76 9
Omar Faraj
Attacker
6.98 5
Pascal Gregor
Right Back
6.58 6
Joel Allansson
Central Midfield
6.79 16
Erko Tougjas
Left Back
6.6 17
André Boman
Right Back
6.77 24
Rami Kaib
Left Back
6.54 27
Rocco Ascone
Central Midfield
7.23 Substitutes ▼
4
Filip Schyberg
6.85 8
Niilo Mäenpää
6.62 21
Joel Nilsson
6.4 15
Gustav Friberg
6.31 18
Malte Persson
6.58 20
Otso Liimatta
6.79 22
Oliver Kapsimalis
6.26 25
Aleksander Damnjanovic Nilsson
6.69 Manager ▼
A. Rubin
Coach
Starting XI ▼
34
Elis Jäger
Goalkeeper
6.57 3
Marcus Baggesen
Midfielder
6.95 11
Simon Gefvert
Midfielder
6.78 5
Karl Gunnarsson
Attacker
6.89 9
Mikkel Ladefoged
Centre Forward
7.21 19
Jens Magnusson
Attacker
6.79 4
Philip Bonde
Centre Back
6.68 8
Mamadou Diagne
Central Midfield
6.92 30
Mattias Hellisdal
Central Midfield
6.61 2
Herman Magnusson
Right Back
6.76 21
Victor Wernersson
Left Back
6.52 Substitutes ▼
10
Jonathan Ring
6.91 22
Leonardo Caspari Bark
6.65 23
L. Sibelius
6.76 32
Musab Abdi Mohamud
17
Taonsa Axel
20
Jonny Melvin Ljungqvist
6.32 24
Jack Tagesson
6.51 15
Jonathan Karlsson
6.59 25
André Bernardini
CONCLUSION
Halmstad's power rating advantage positions them to control proceedings at home despite their lower league standing. Västerås SK's stronger form score introduces a counterbalance that could influence the flow of play. With efficiency and transition details absent, the contest may hinge on fundamental organization and direct approaches. Set piece elements carry uncertainty given the low confidence data available. The overall profile suggests a measured encounter where Halmstad aim to capitalize on their structural edge while Västerås seek to maintain their recent momentum. Both sides face a tactical test at Björkevi IP shaped by available positional and power indicators rather than granular metrics.
