Malmö FF vs Djurgården preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Malmö Stadion
Allsvenskan
Malmö FFMAL
0 3
DjurgårdenDJU
Full Time
Round 18 Regular Season
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Goal
Jeppe Okkels - 58'

CONTEXT

The match between Malmö FF and Djurgården resulted in a decisive 0-3 win for the away team. Halftime saw Malmö FF trailing 0-1. Djurgården, noted as the stronger side, controlled key aspects despite lower possession at 46 percent against the home team's 54 percent. Expected goals stood at 0.88 for Malmö FF and 1.36 for Djurgården, reflecting a differential of -0.48. The outcome proved consistent with these metrics. With no red cards shown to either team, the game proceeded without numerical disadvantages. This performance highlighted Djurgården's efficiency in converting opportunities into goals, leading to their comfortable victory on the day.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Malmö FF 0-3 Djurgården. Djurgården showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with expectations for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The match outcome was consistent with the expected goals figures.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: Malmö FF recorded 0.88 xG while Djurgården had 1.36 xG.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the match flow significantly.
  • Red card distortion: The game had no red card distortion as none were issued.
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 30.32
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
S. Kristensson
S. Kristensson
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
K. Karlsson
K. 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
Malmö FF G. Helstrup
G. Helstrup
VS
Djurgården J. Honkavaara
J. Honkavaara
1.53
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.63
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
GAIS Rank: 62 W
Degerfors Rank: 48 L
Brommapojkarna Rank: 55 W
Elfsborg Rank: 60 L
Kalmar Rank: 52 D
IFK Göteborg Rank: 55 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
AIK Rank: 60 L
Västerås SK Rank: 54 L
Västerås SK Rank: 56 W
Degerfors Rank: 48 W
Örgryte Rank: 44 D
Halmstad Rank: 44 W
4
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
4 - 0 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
61.75
66
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Malmö FF
Djurgården
Power Score
61.75
66
League Position
7
4
Global Rank
479
348

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
Malmö FF — Opponent-weighted form score
Djurgården — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Malmö FF Djurgården

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Malmö FF

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

Djurgården

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

Malmö FF ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Djurgården
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
23.80
35.11
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
35.11
23.80
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
Malmö FF -1.15 Efficiency Index
vs
Djurgården +1.15 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Malmö FF
Djurgården
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.

Malmö FF
vs
Djurgården
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Malmö FF Djurgården
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
15%
19%
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.
-0.13 vs -0.25
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Malmö FF Djurgården
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
19%
15%
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).
-0.25 vs -0.13
Malmö FF
Djurgården
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.

–
Malmö FF
vs
Djurgården
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Malmö FF Djurgården
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
Malmö FF 0.30
Djurgården 0.33
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Malmö FF Djurgården
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
Malmö FF 0.07
Djurgården 0.00
Malmö FF
Djurgården
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • DJU had peak pressure around 39'.
  • MAL started the game with stronger pressure.
MAL Pressure DJU Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: DJU reached the top pressure at 39' (67.56).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Malmö FF MAL Home
5 matches
Djurgården DJU Away
Match Record
4
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
4
Goals
7
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
7
+6
Goal Difference
-6
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-25T00:01:08+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 18 · Regular Season
Stadium
Malmö Stadion
Capacity
22500
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Joakim Östling
Niklas Nyberg
Simon Kristensson
Kristoffer Karlsson

Statistics

Possession
MAL
53%
DJU
47%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 3
0 Big Chances Created 3
3 Shots 4
37 Dangerous attacks 43
54 Possession 46
3 Corners 7
12 Free kicks 16
4 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

98 Ball Safe 86
6 Goal Kicks 5
8 Goal Attempts 8
5 Substitutions 5
21 Throwins 19
0 Hit Woodwork 1
0 Assists 3
9 Dribble Attempts 10
2 Successful Dribbles 3
22 Successful Dribbles Percentage 30

Attacking

112 Attacks 90

Possession

51 Long Passes 55
491 Passes 417
405 Successful Passes 323
82 Successful Passes Percentage 77
9 Key Passes 11
21 Successful Long Passes 17
41 Successful Long Passes Percentage 31

Defensive

2 Saves 5
14 Tackles 10
13 Interceptions 10
43 Duels Won 38

Build-up

14 Total Crosses 14
4 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

1 Offsides 3
16 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Joakim Östling

Starting XI ▼

1
Robin Olsen
Robin Olsen (C) Goalkeeper
6.23
5
Andrej Djuric
Andrej Djuric Defender
6.54
25
Busanello
Busanello Defender
6.72
28
Jovan Milosavljević
Jovan Milosavljević
Midfielder74'
6.8
37
Adrian Skogmar
Adrian Skogmar Defender
5.82
47
Theodor Lundbergh
Theodor Lundbergh
Midfielder69'
6.46
44
Malte Frejd Pålsson
Malte Frejd Pålsson Defender
6.44
7
Otto Rosengren
Otto Rosengren Midfielder
6.66
40
Kenan Busuladzic
Kenan Busuladzic Midfielder
6.57
45
Anton Sebastian Höög
Anton Sebastian Höög Midfielder
6.64
4
Bleon Kurtulus
Bleon Kurtulus
Defender74'
6.29
9
Diego García
Diego García Attacker
6.8
39
Isaac Assibu
Isaac Assibu
Attacker69'
6.65
20
Erik Botheim
Erik Botheim Attacker
7.01
32
Daníel Gudjohnsen
Daníel Gudjohnsen
Attacker85'
6.36
29
Sead Haksabanovic
Sead Haksabanovic Attacker
7.19
Referee : Joakim Östling

Starting XI ▼

35
Jacob Rinne
Jacob Rinne Goalkeeper
7.9
2
Piotr Johansson
Piotr Johansson Defender
7.73
4
Jacob Une Larsson
Jacob Une Larsson Defender
6.67
21
Mikael Marques
Mikael Marques
Defender86'
5
Miro Tenho
Miro Tenho Defender
7.34
18
Adam Ståhl
Adam Ståhl (C) Defender
6.9
8
Patric Åslund
Patric Åslund Midfielder
7.05
28
Alexander Andersson
Alexander Andersson
Midfielder86'
6.67
13
Daniel Stensson
Daniel Stensson Midfielder
6.99
7
Christos Almiras
Christos Almiras
Midfielder77'
6.56
16
B. Hegland
B. Hegland Midfielder
7.58
6
P. Langhoff
P. Langhoff
Midfielder86'
6.59
19
Jeppe Okkels
Jeppe Okkels Midfielder
7.39
11
Oskar Fallenius
Oskar Fallenius
Attacker66'
7.43
20
Matias Siltanen
Matias Siltanen Midfielder
6.75
9
Kristian Strømland Lien
Kristian Strømland Lien Attacker
7.2

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
7th Yellowcard
89'
86'
Event
Alexander Andersson → Patric Åslund
8th Substitution
86'
Event
P. Langhoff → B. Hegland
9th Substitution
86'
Event
Mikael Marques → Jacob Une Larsson
10th Substitution
Event
Daníel Gudjohnsen → Erik Botheim
7th Substitution
85'
Event
6th Yellowcard
85'
Event
Otto Rosengren
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
84'
82'
Event
Patric Åslund
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Kenan Busuladzic
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
78'
77'
Event
Christos Almiras → Daniel Stensson
6th Substitution
Event
Bleon Kurtulus → Anton Sebastian Höög
4th Substitution
74'
Event
Jovan Milosavljević → Busanello
5th Substitution
74'
Event
Isaac Assibu → Diego García
2nd Substitution
69'
Event
Theodor Lundbergh → Adrian Skogmar
3rd Substitution
69'
66'
Event
Oskar Fallenius → Jeppe Okkels
1st Substitution
63'
Event
Miro Tenho
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Busanello
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
58'
58'
Event
Jeppe Okkels
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
1ST-HALF
35'
Event
Kristian Strømland Lien
Header / 1st Goal
Event
Malte Frejd Pålsson
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
14'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Sead Haksabanovic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
89
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
88
Attempt Attempt
Miro Tenho's header is saved.
88
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
87
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Lars Erik Oskar Fallenius with his left foot is blocked.
86
Update Update
Mikael Marques is on, and Jacob Une Larsson is off.
86
Update Update
On Alexander Anderson, off Patric Karl Emil Aslund.
86
Update Update
On Peter Langhoff, off Bo Asulv Hegland.
85
Update Update
Daniel Tristan Gudjohnsen replaces Erik Botheim.
85
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Otto Rosengren.
82
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Patric Karl Emil Aslund with his left foot results in a goal.
82
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Patric Karl Emil Aslund scores, making it 0-3, assisted by Lars Erik Oskar Fallenius.
81
Attempt Attempt
Kristian Lien takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
80
Attempt Attempt
Jovan Milosavljevic takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
80
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Kenan Busuladzic.
77
Attempt Attempt
Erik Botheim attempts a header but misses the shot.
77
Update Update
Christos Almyras replaces Daniel Stensson.
74
Substitution Substitution
Bleon Kurtulus is substituted for Anton Hoog.
74
Update Update
Jovan Milosavljevic is on, and Gabriel Dal Toe Busanello is off.
73
Attempt Attempt
Erik Botheim takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
69
Update Update
Theodor Lundbergh replaces Adrian Skogmar.
69
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Isaac Assibu comes on for Diego Garcia Campos.
67
Attempt Attempt
Lars Erik Oskar Fallenius takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
66
Update Update
On Lars Erik Oskar Fallenius, off Jeppe Okkels.
64
Attempt Attempt
Jeppe Okkels takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
64
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
63
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
63
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Miro Tenho.
62
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Stensson takes a left-footed shot but misses.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Stensson takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
58
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Jeppe Okkels scores with a left-footed shot.
58
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Gabriel Dal Toe Busanello.
58
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Jeppe Okkels scores, making it 0-2.
52
Attempt Attempt
Diego Garcia Campos takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Jeppe Okkels takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
37
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Bo Asulv Hegland with his left foot, but it misses the target.
35
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Kristian Lien Head Shot Goal
35
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Kristian Lien scores to make it 0-1, assisted by Piotr Johansson.
29
Attempt Attempt
Sead Haksabanovic takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
27
Attempt Attempt
Kenan Busuladzic takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
24
Attempt Attempt
Otto Rosengren's left-footed shot is blocked.
14
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Malte Frejd Palsson.
13
Attempt Attempt
Piotr Johansson attempts a header but misses the shot.
13
Attempt Attempt
Jeppe Okkels takes a header but misses the shot.
13
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Attempt Attempt
Erik Botheim takes a right-footed shot but misses.
7
Attempt Attempt
Diego Garcia Campos takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
6
Attempt Attempt
Sead Haksabanovic takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
5
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Joakim Ostling.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Malmö FF 0-3 Djurgården. Structural assessment: Djurgården 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.