IFK Göteborg vs Degerfors preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Gamla Ullevi Sun, 2 Aug - 12:00 PM
Allsvenskan
IFK GöteborgGOT
2 0
DegerforsDegerfors
Full Time Sun, 2 Aug 12:00 PM
Round 15 Regular Season
Sam Larsson - 25' (P)
Filip Ottosson - 90+4'
Goal
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CONTEXT

The match between IFK Göteborg and Degerfors ended in a 2-0 victory for the home side. Halftime saw IFK Göteborg leading 1-0. IFK Göteborg recorded 52 percent possession against Degerfors 48 percent. Expected goals measured 2.24 for IFK Göteborg and 1.42 for Degerfors yielding a differential of 0.82. No red cards occurred for either side. The stronger team IFK Göteborg secured the win. The result proved consistent with xG data and showed significant structural deviation aligned to the home side. Efficiency remained in line with projections throughout the contest without notable second half adjustments.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: IFK Göteborg 2-0 Degerfors. IFK Göteborg showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with expectations for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The outcome aligned with the xG differential of 0.82.
  • Market alignment: The result proved consistent with market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: IFK Göteborg posted 2.24 xG against Degerfors 1.42 xG.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the match flow beyond standard play.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards produced no disciplinary distortion.
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
J. Östling
J. Östling
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
N. Nyberg
N. Nyberg
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. Maqedonci
G. Maqedonci
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
IFK Göteborg S. Billborn
S. Billborn
VS
Degerfors H. Goitom
H. Goitom
0.93
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.71
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sirius Rank: 69 L
Brommapojkarna Rank: 52 W
Malmö FF Rank: 63 L
AIK Rank: 62 L
Västerås SK Rank: 56 W
Mjällby Rank: 70 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Djurgården Rank: 67 L
Hammarby Rank: 69 L
Västerås SK Rank: 50 L
Malmö FF Rank: 66 L
Brommapojkarna Rank: 55 D
Kalmar Rank: 57 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
59.01
48.96
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
IFK Göteborg
Degerfors
Power Score
59.01
48.96
League Position
13
15
Global Rank
642
948

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

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

IFK Göteborg

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

Degerfors

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

IFK Göteborg ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Degerfors
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
42.69
28.02
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
28.02
42.69
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
IFK Göteborg +1.50 Efficiency Index
vs
Degerfors -1.50 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
IFK Göteborg
Degerfors
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.

IFK Göteborg
vs
Degerfors
Created Set-piece attacking threat
IFK Göteborg Degerfors
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
42%
46%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
+0.05 vs -0.65
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
IFK Göteborg Degerfors
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
46%
42%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.65 vs +0.05
IFK Göteborg
Degerfors
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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IFK Göteborg
vs
Degerfors
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
IFK Göteborg Degerfors
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
IFK Göteborg 0.45
Degerfors 0.22
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
IFK Göteborg Degerfors
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
IFK Göteborg 0.00
Degerfors 0.05
IFK Göteborg
Degerfors
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • Degerfors had peak pressure around 63'.
  • GOT started the game with stronger pressure.
GOT Pressure Degerfors Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: Degerfors reached the top pressure at 63' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

IFK Göteborg GOT Home
2 matches
Degerfors Degerfors Away
Match Record
2
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
2
Goals
6
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
6
+5
Goal Difference
-5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-03T00:01:39+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 02, 2026, 12:00 PM
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 15 · Regular Season
Stadium
Gamla Ullevi
Capacity
18416
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Joakim Östling
Niklas Nyberg
Almira Spahić
Granit Maqedonci

Statistics

Possession
GOT
52%
Degerfors
48%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 0
3 Big Chances Created 0
5 Shots 4
44 Dangerous attacks 49
52 Possession 48
8 Corners 7
12 Free kicks 15
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

62 Ball Safe 62
1 Penalties 0
10 Goal Kicks 4
9 Goal Attempts 8
4 Substitutions 3
15 Throwins 20
1 Hit Woodwork 0
1 Injuries 0
12 Dribble Attempts 21
5 Successful Dribbles 8
42 Successful Dribbles Percentage 38

Attacking

106 Attacks 92
2 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

61 Long Passes 52
436 Passes 393
357 Successful Passes 321
82 Successful Passes Percentage 82
10 Key Passes 7
24 Successful Long Passes 21
39 Successful Long Passes Percentage 40

Defensive

4 Saves 4
23 Tackles 18
8 Interceptions 9
56 Duels Won 56

Build-up

16 Total Crosses 27
5 Accurate Crosses 9

Discipline

15 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Joakim Östling

Starting XI ▼

12
Viktor Andersson
Viktor Andersson Goalkeeper
7.41
3
August Erlingmark
August Erlingmark (C) Defender
7.59
4
Rockson Yeboah
Rockson Yeboah Defender
7.6
18
Felix Eriksson
Felix Eriksson Defender
7.12
22
Noah Tolf
Noah Tolf Defender
7.85
7
Sebastian Clemmensen
Sebastian Clemmensen Midfielder
6.62
27
Alfons Borén
Alfons Borén
Attacker81'
6.63
8
Sam Larsson
Sam Larsson Midfielder
7.26
23
Kolbeinn Thórdarson
Kolbeinn Thórdarson Midfielder
6.65
16
Filip Ottosson
Filip Ottosson
Midfielder64'
7.53
24
Oliver Månsson
Oliver Månsson Midfielder
6.9
29
Adam Bergmark-Wiberg
Adam Bergmark-Wiberg Midfielder
6.35
28
Issaka Seidu
Issaka Seidu
Defender81'
6.82
11
Saidou Alioum Moubarak
Saidou Alioum Moubarak Attacker
6.87
30
Tiago Coimbra
Tiago Coimbra
Attacker64'
6.45
Referee : Joakim Östling

Starting XI ▼

38
Matvei Igonen
Matvei Igonen Goalkeeper
6.92
2
Ahmad Faqa
Ahmad Faqa Defender
6.9
7
Sebastian Ohlsson
Sebastian Ohlsson
Defender78'
6.37
3
Nikolai Skuseth
Nikolai Skuseth Defender
7.23
13
Gideon Yaw
Gideon Yaw Defender
6.65
17
Arman Taranis
Arman Taranis
Attacker78'
6.55
18
Samba Diatara
Samba Diatara Defender
6.8
11
Dijan Vukojevic
Dijan Vukojevic
Attacker70'
6.43
8
Bilal Hussein
Bilal Hussein Midfielder
7.11
20
Elias Barsoum
Elias Barsoum Midfielder
7.27
22
Nahom Girmai Netabay
Nahom Girmai Netabay (C) Midfielder
6.43
4
Kazper Karlsson
Kazper Karlsson Attacker
6.24
14
Ludvig Fritzson
Ludvig Fritzson Attacker
6.6
23
Robin Dzabic
Robin Dzabic Attacker
7.16

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Filip Ottosson
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
90+4'
88'
Event
Bilal Hussein
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Alfons Borén → Sebastian Clemmensen
6th Substitution
81'
Event
Issaka Seidu → Adam Bergmark-Wiberg
7th Substitution
81'
78'
Event
Sebastian Ohlsson → Ahmad Faqa
4th Substitution
78'
Event
Arman Taranis → Gideon Yaw
5th Substitution
70'
Event
Dijan Vukojevic → Samba Diatara
3rd Substitution
Event
Tiago Coimbra → Saidou Alioum Moubarak
1st Substitution
64'
Event
Filip Ottosson → Kolbeinn Thórdarson
2nd Substitution
64'
Event
Kolbeinn Thórdarson
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
60'
1ST-HALF
Event
August Erlingmark
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
41'
Event
Sam Larsson
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
25'
19'
Event
Gideon Yaw
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Filip Ottosson takes a right-footed shot and scores.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Filip Ottosson takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Filip Ottosson takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-0.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Elias Barsoum takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
88
Attempt Attempt
Alfons Boren takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
88
Attempt Attempt
Alfons Boren takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
86
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
85
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
85
Attempt Attempt
Issaka Seidu takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
83
Attempt Attempt
Dijan Vukojevic's header is saved.
81
Update Update
Issaka Seidu is on, and Adam Bergmark-Wiberg is off.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Alfons Boren comes on for Sebastian Clemmensen.
77
Substitution Substitution
Substituting Sebastian Ohlsson for Ahmad Faqa.
77
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Arman Taranis comes on for Gideon Yiriyon Yaw.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Attempt Attempt
Adam Bergmark-Wiberg takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
71
Attempt Attempt
Bilal Hussein takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
70
Update Update
Dijan Vukojevic comes on for Samba Diatara.
69
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
66
Attempt Attempt
Filip Ottosson takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
65
Attempt Attempt
Robin Dzabic takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
64
Update Update
Filip Ottosson is on, and Kolbeinn Thórdarson is off.
64
Update Update
On Tiago de Freitas, Guimaraes is on for Coimbra, Canada, replacing Saidou Alioum.
63
Attempt Attempt
Sebastian Clemmensen takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
60
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Kolbeinn Thórdarson.
57
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card.
57
Attempt Attempt
Elias Barsoum takes a right-footed shot but misses.
55
Attempt Attempt
Ludvig Fritzson takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
53
Attempt Attempt
Ludvig Fritzson takes a shot, but it is saved.
52
Attempt Attempt
Elias Barsoum takes a right-footed shot but misses.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Attempt Attempt
Adam Bergmark-Wiberg takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Robin Dzabic takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
45
Update Update
First half ends with the score at 1-0.
43
Attempt Attempt
Robin Dzabic attempts a header but misses the shot.
41
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
40
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
August Erlingmark receives a yellow card.
40
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
40
Attempt Attempt
Kolbeinn Thórdarson takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
32
Attempt Attempt
Rockson Yeboah takes a right-footed shot but misses.
32
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
31
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
25
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Sam Larsson scores with a right-footed shot.
25
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Sam Larsson takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
25
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Sam Larsson scores, making it 1-0.
25
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Sam Larsson takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
25
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
19
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Gideon Yiriyon Yaw.
18
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Gideon Yiriyon Yaw.
18
Attempt Attempt
Saidou Alioum takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
17
Attempt Attempt
Adam Bergmark-Wiberg takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
Attempt Attempt
Nahom Netabay takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Joakim Ostling.

CONCLUSION

IFK Göteborg controlled the contest from the opening period and maintained a narrow but deserved lead after the interval. The 2-0 scoreline reflected the underlying xG values without major variance. Possession edges proved modest yet the home side created the clearer opportunities. Degerfors generated limited threat and failed to close the expected goals gap. With no red cards or other disruptions the match followed a linear pattern consistent with pre-game team strength assessments. The final margin matched the data indicators and confirmed the absence of unexpected shifts in performance efficiency.