Kalmar vs Mjällby preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Guldfågeln Arena Sat, 25 Jul - 3:30 PM
Allsvenskan
KalmarKAL
2 1
MjällbyMJA
Full Time Sat, 25 Jul 3:30 PM
Round 14 Regular Season
A. Keita - 17'
Goal
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Goal

CONTEXT

Kalmar hosted Mjällby in a match that ended 2-1 to the home side. The halftime score stood at 1-1 with both teams level. Mjällby entered as the stronger side and held 55 percent possession against Kalmar's 45 percent. Expected goals favored Kalmar at 0.66 to Mjällby's 0.21 yet the differential remained modest at 0.45. No red cards occurred for either team. Kalmar secured the victory despite the pre-match assessment favoring the visitors. The outcome proved consistent with the underlying metrics and reflected a significant performance deviation by the home side. The game featured limited scoring opportunities overall.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Kalmar 2-1 Mjällby. Kalmar showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match patterns.
  • xG alignment: The final result aligned with the recorded xG values.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved consistent with available indicators.
  • xG expectations: Kalmar posted 0.66 xG while Mjällby finished with 0.21 xG.
  • Event impact: No major events disrupted the match structure or flow.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were shown resulting in no distortion to play.
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
R. Nyberg
R. Nyberg
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
Kalmar T. Koskela
T. Koskela
VS
Mjällby Karl Marius Aksum
Karl Marius Aksum
1.08
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.31
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Malmö FF Rank: 64 D
Hammarby Rank: 68 L
Örgryte Rank: 40 W
GAIS Rank: 63 L
Degerfors Rank: 48 W
Brommapojkarna Rank: 53 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Västerås SK Rank: 52 D
AIK Rank: 59 L
Sirius Rank: 66 D
IFK Göteborg Rank: 57 D
Elfsborg Rank: 58 D
Häcken Rank: 63 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
42.92
68.88
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Kalmar
Mjällby
Power Score
42.92
68.88
League Position
11
10
Global Rank
717
301

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Kalmar

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

Mjällby

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

Kalmar ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Mjällby
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
20.56
14.73
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
14.73
20.56
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
Kalmar +0.60 Efficiency Index
vs
Mjällby -0.60 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Kalmar
Mjällby
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.

Kalmar
vs
Mjällby
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Kalmar Mjällby
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
52%
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.
-0.34 vs -0.08
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Kalmar Mjällby
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
39%
52%
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).
-0.08 vs -0.34
Kalmar
Mjällby
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.

–
Kalmar
vs
Mjällby
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Kalmar Mjällby
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
Kalmar 0.16
Mjällby 0.14
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Kalmar Mjällby
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
Kalmar 0.02
Mjällby 0.04
Kalmar
Mjällby
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • KAL had peak pressure around 63'.
  • KAL started the game with stronger pressure.
KAL Pressure MJA Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: KAL reached the top pressure at 63' (73.69).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Kalmar KAL Home
2 matches
Mjällby MJA Away
Match Record
0
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
2
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
2
-4
Goal Difference
+4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-26T00:01:46+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 5-4-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 25, 2026, 03:30 PM
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 14 · Regular Season
Stadium
Guldfågeln Arena
Capacity
12500
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Fredrik Klitte
Daniel Gustavsson
Robert Nyberg
George-Elias Jansizian

Statistics

Possession
KAL
46%
MJA
54%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
3 Shots 2
45 Dangerous attacks 42
45 Possession 55
3 Corners 2
19 Free kicks 13
1 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

72 Ball Safe 73
6 Goal Kicks 9
6 Goal Attempts 3
5 Substitutions 4
25 Throwins 23
1 Assists 1
17 Dribble Attempts 19
7 Successful Dribbles 7
41 Successful Dribbles Percentage 37

Attacking

71 Attacks 119

Possession

60 Long Passes 54
429 Passes 522
339 Successful Passes 424
79 Successful Passes Percentage 81
2 Key Passes 2
14 Successful Long Passes 18
23 Successful Long Passes Percentage 33

Defensive

1 Saves 1
17 Tackles 18
9 Interceptions 18
54 Duels Won 49

Build-up

10 Total Crosses 11
4 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
13 Fouls 19

Lineup

Referee : Fredrik Klitte

Starting XI ▼

1
S. Brolin
S. Brolin Goalkeeper
6.43
2
Victor Larsson
Victor Larsson Defender
6.2
3
S. Øverby
S. Øverby
Defender82'
6.47
4
R. Jansson
R. Jansson Defender
6.59
39
L. Sætra
L. Sætra Defender
6.76
47
A. Keita
A. Keita Defender
7.59
13
C. Rosenquist
C. Rosenquist Midfielder
6.33
11
A. Olusanya
A. Olusanya
Attacker89'
17
C. Gustafsson
C. Gustafsson Midfielder
6.6
23
R. Gojani
R. Gojani Midfielder
6.72
7
N. Chourak
N. Chourak
Midfielder75'
6.58
24
Charles Sagoe Jr
Charles Sagoe Jr Midfielder
7.86
5
M. Hallberg
M. Hallberg (C) Attacker
6.99
21
A. Magashy
A. Magashy
Midfielder74'
6.27
10
Marius Söderbäck
Marius Söderbäck Attacker
6.79
20
Alexander Almqvist
Alexander Almqvist
Defender89'
Referee : Fredrik Klitte

Starting XI ▼

13
Robin Wallinder
Robin Wallinder Goalkeeper
6.33
4
Axel Norén
Axel Norén Defender
6.84
5
Abdullah Iqbal
Abdullah Iqbal Defender
6.89
14
Villiam Granath
Villiam Granath Defender
6.55
25
Max Nielsen
Max Nielsen
Defender66'
6.17
17
Elliot Stroud
Elliot Stroud Defender
7.07
33
Tony Miettinen
Tony Miettinen Defender
6.16
2
Ludvig Svanberg
Ludvig Svanberg
Defender82'
6.36
7
Viktor Gustafson
Viktor Gustafson Midfielder
6.58
19
Abdoulie Manneh
Abdoulie Manneh
Attacker66'
6.48
10
Jeppe Kjær
Jeppe Kjær Midfielder
5.82
22
Jesper Gustavsson
Jesper Gustavsson (C) Midfielder
6.64
23
Áki Samuelsen
Áki Samuelsen Midfielder
6.22
18
Jacob Bergström
Jacob Bergström Attacker
6.57
9
Ali Youssef
Ali Youssef
Attacker73'
6.55

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Alexander Almqvist → Marius Söderbäck
8th Substitution
89'
Event
A. Olusanya → C. Rosenquist
9th Substitution
89'
Event
S. Øverby → Victor Larsson
6th Substitution
82'
82'
Event
Ludvig Svanberg → Tony Miettinen
7th Substitution
Event
N. Chourak → R. Gojani
5th Substitution
75'
Event
A. Magashy → M. Hallberg
4th Substitution
74'
73'
Event
Ali Youssef → Jacob Bergström
3rd Substitution
Event
Charles Sagoe Jr
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
69'
66'
Event
Abdoulie Manneh → Viktor Gustafson
1st Substitution
66'
Event
Max Nielsen → Villiam Granath
2nd Substitution
61'
Event
Villiam Granath
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
57'
Event
Viktor Gustafson
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
44'
Event
Jesper Gustavsson 
3rd Yellowcard
Event
Victor Larsson
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
41'
36'
Event
Tony Miettinen
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
A. Keita
Header / 2nd Goal
17'
3'
Event
Elliot Stroud
Left foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

89
Update Update
Match Ends！ 2-1
89
Update Update
On Alexander Almqvist，Off Marius Soderback
89
Update Update
On Alexander Almqvist，Off Marius Soderback
88
Update Update
On Alexander Almqvist，Off Marius Soderback
88
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jeppe Kjaer Left Footed Shot Blocked
88
Corner Corner
Corner
81
Update Update
On Sivert Engh Overby，Off Victor Larsson
81
Update Update
On Sivert Engh Overby，Off Victor Larsson
74
Update Update
On Nassef Chourak，Off Robert Gojani
74
Update Update
On Abdussalam Magashy，Off Melker Hallberg
73
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Tony Miettinen Left Footed Shot Blocked
73
Update Update
On Ali Youssef，Off Jacob Bergstrom
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Charles Sagoe Jr Right Footed Shot Goal
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Charles Sagoe Jr 2-1
67
Update Update
On Max Nielsen，Off Axel Noren
66
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 2-1
61
Update Update
On Max Nielsen，Off Axel Noren
59
Update Update
On Abdoulie Manneh，Off Jesper Gustavsson
57
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card
53
Corner Corner
Corner
53
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Jesper Gustavsson
44
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Jesper Gustavsson
43
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Elliot Stroud Left Footed Shot Saved
41
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card
37
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Marius Soderback Right Footed Shot Missed
36
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Villiam Granath
33
Corner Corner
Corner
30
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Elliot Stroud Right Footed Shot Missed
28
Corner Corner
Corner
18
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 1-1
17
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 1-1
17
Corner Corner
Corner
8
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Elliot Stroud Left Footed Shot Missed
3
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Elliot Stroud Left Footed Shot Goal
3
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 0-1
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Fredrik Klitte Astorp

CONCLUSION

Kalmar claimed a narrow 2-1 victory over Mjällby after a balanced first half that finished 1-1. Despite Mjällby controlling more possession and entering as the stronger side the home team converted limited chances effectively. Expected goals indicated modest quality from both attacks yet the result stayed true to those figures. The absence of red cards kept the contest at eleven versus eleven throughout. Kalmar's performance marked a notable departure from typical projections while still delivering the win. Overall the match highlighted efficient finishing from the victors against a possession-dominant opponent. The low xG totals reflected a game of few clear openings that Kalmar navigated successfully to secure all three points.