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Malmö FF vs Elfsborg preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Malmö Stadion Today - 2:30 PM
Allsvenskan
Malmö FF MAL
1 – 2
1ST HALF 39
Elfsborg ELF
Live : 1st Half Today 2:30 PM
Round 14 Regular Season
Jens Stryger Larsen - 22'
Goal
|
Goal
Arbër Zeneli - 5'
M. Kamara - 34'

Events

1ST-HALF
34'
Event
M. Kamara
Field Goal / 3rd Goal
Event
Jens Stryger Larsen
Header / 2nd Goal
22'
21'
Event
R. Wikström → Sebastian Holmén 
1st Substitution
5'
Event
Arbër Zeneli
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

34
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 1-2
24
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Anton Hoog Left Footed Shot Blocked
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Jens Stryger Larsen Head Shot Goal
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 1-1
21
Update Update
On Rasmus Wikstrom，Off Sebastian Holmen
21
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Momoh Kamara Left Footed Shot Missed
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Arber Zeneli Right Footed Shot Goal
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 0-1
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Kristoffer Karlsson

Statistics

Possession
MAL
61%
ELF
39%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
0 Big Chances Created 1
0 Shots 2
23 Dangerous attacks 23
65 Possession 35
2 Free kicks 5

Match Overview

2 Goal Kicks 2
0 Substitutions 1
9 Throwins 3
1 Assists 2
5 Dribble Attempts 1
1 Successful Dribbles 0
20 Successful Dribbles Percentage 0

Attacking

38 Attacks 32

Possession

13 Long Passes 16
273 Passes 148
249 Successful Passes 125
91 Successful Passes Percentage 84
2 Key Passes 4
8 Successful Long Passes 6
62 Successful Long Passes Percentage 38

Defensive

2 Tackles 7
4 Interceptions 7
6 Duels Won 13

Build-up

6 Total Crosses 2
2 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

0 Offsides 3
5 Fouls 2

Lineup

Referee : Kristoffer Karlsson

Starting XI ▼

1
Robin Olsen
Robin Olsen (C) Goalkeeper
7.27
5
Andrej Djuric
Andrej Djuric Defender
6.92
17
Jens Stryger Larsen
Jens Stryger Larsen Defender
6.8
23
N. Åstrand John
N. Åstrand John Defender
6.84
44
Malte Frejd Pålsson
Malte Frejd Pålsson Defender
6.88
7
Otto Rosengren
Otto Rosengren Midfielder
7.43
29
Sead Haksabanovic
Sead Haksabanovic Midfielder
7.31
37
Adrian Skogmar
Adrian Skogmar Midfielder
6.88
45
Anton Sebastian Höög
Anton Sebastian Höög Midfielder
6.81
47
Theodor Lundbergh
Theodor Lundbergh Midfielder
6.72
20
Erik Botheim
Erik Botheim Attacker
7.35
Referee : Kristoffer Karlsson

Starting XI ▼

31
Isak Pettersson
Isak Pettersson Goalkeeper
6.94
4
Thomas Isherwood
Thomas Isherwood Defender
6.83
8
Sebastian Holmén
Sebastian Holmén (C) Defender
6.81
6
R. Wikström
R. Wikström
Defender21'
6.83
16
Alexander Jensen
Alexander Jensen Defender
6.62
23
Niklas Hult
Niklas Hult Defender
6.9
9
Arbër Zeneli
Arbër Zeneli Midfielder
7.01
10
S. Olsson
S. Olsson Midfielder
6.92
18
J. Magnússon
J. Magnússon Midfielder
7.13
19
Julius Beck
Julius Beck Midfielder
6.91
29
M. Kamara
M. Kamara Midfielder
6.72
21
Leo Östman
Leo Östman Attacker
6.87

CONTEXT

The first half has just begun between Malmö FF and Elfsborg with both sides showing measured intent from the opening whistle. Possession sits evenly distributed at fifty percent each as neither team has yet established sustained pressure in the final third. No cards have been shown and the early exchanges remain free of major incidents. Malmö FF entered as the pre-match stronger side yet the live picture shows a level contest with neither side claiming qualitative dominance. Expected goals figures are not yet meaningful given the minimal action completed. The structural balance mirrors pre-game signals of a competitive matchup where control may shift once patterns settle. Early play suggests both teams are prioritizing organization over immediate risk taking.

TL;DR

  • Live state: The first half at minute one shows a level contest with no qualitative leader yet established.
  • Structural vs live: Live developments remain in line with pre-match signals of an evenly matched opening.
  • Projection vs live: Current alignment stays neutral relative to pre-game expectations for the sides.
  • xG trend: Expected goals data remains unavailable this early in the first half.
  • Possession profile: Possession is split evenly at fifty percent each in the opening minute.
  • Event impact: No red cards have occurred so the event profile stays clean and balanced.
  • Second-half outlook: Live efficiency trend is in line with; The remainder should be decided by execution in transitions and set plays.
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
K. Karlsson
K. Karlsson
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
M. Culum
M. Culum
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
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
Malmö FF G. Helstrup
G. Helstrup
VS
Elfsborg B. Hamberg
B. Hamberg
1.54
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.29
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Kalmar Rank: 52 D
IFK Göteborg Rank: 56 W
Degerfors Rank: 47 W
Halmstad Rank: 46 W
Västerås SK Rank: 54 L
Hammarby Rank: 70 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sirius Rank: 68 L
GAIS Rank: 62 L
Hammarby Rank: 66 L
Örgryte Rank: 43 D
Häcken Rank: 63 D
Mjällby Rank: 69 D
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 1
1

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Malmö FF
0%
Draw
0%
Away Elfsborg
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
65.12
58.14
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Malmö FF
Elfsborg
Power Score
65.12
58.14
League Position
7
9
Global Rank
399
615

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.

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

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 —

Elfsborg

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Malmö FF
vs
Elfsborg
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Malmö FF Elfsborg
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
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.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Malmö FF Elfsborg
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
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).
— vs —
Malmö FF
Elfsborg
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
Elfsborg
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Malmö FF Elfsborg
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 0.00
Elfsborg 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Malmö FF Elfsborg
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 0.00
Elfsborg 0.00
Malmö FF
Elfsborg
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ELF had peak pressure around 37'.
  • MAL started the game with stronger pressure.
MAL Pressure ELF Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ELF reached the top pressure at 37' (59.61).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Malmö FF MAL Home
4 matches
Elfsborg ELF Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
2
Goals
7
Goals Scored
7
7
Goals Conceded
7
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-26T14:30:11+00:00

PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING

Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
R. Olsen
Sweden
1 (C) R. Olsen
J. Larsen
Denmark
17 J. Larsen
A. Đurić
Serbia
5 A. Đurić
M. Frejd Pålsson
Sweden
44 M. Frejd Pålsson
N. Åstrand John
Sweden
23 N. Åstrand John
O. Rosengren
Sweden
7 O. Rosengren
S. Haksabanovic
Montenegro
29 S. Haksabanovic
T. Lundbergh
Sweden
47 T. Lundbergh
A. Skogmar
Sweden
37 A. Skogmar
A. Höög
45 A. Höög
E. Botheim
Norway
20 E. Botheim
I. Pettersson
Sweden
31 I. Pettersson
N. Hult
Sweden
23 N. Hult
T. Poppler-Isherwood
Sweden
4 T. Poppler-Isherwood
R. Wikström
Sweden
6 R. Wikström
A. Jensen
Denmark
16 A. Jensen
S. Olsson
Sweden
10 S. Olsson
J. Magnússon
Iceland
18 J. Magnússon
A. Zeneli
Kosovo
9 A. Zeneli
J. Beck
Denmark
19 J. Beck
M. Kamara
29 M. Kamara
L. Östman
Sweden
21 L. Östman

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 26, 2026, 02:30 PM
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 14 · Regular Season
Stadium
Malmö Stadion
Capacity
22500
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Kristoffer Karlsson
Mehmet Culum
Almira Spahić
Pontus Karlsson

CONCLUSION

At this live stage, the run of play and underlying metrics suggest a in line path versus pre-match expectations. Projection alignment is neutral, while efficiency indicators are in line with. The remainder should be decided by execution in transitions and set plays.