Mjällby vs Elfsborg preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Strandvallen
Allsvenskan
MjällbyMJA
0 1
ElfsborgELF
Full Time
Round 16 Regular Season
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Goal
S. Olsson - 22'

CONTEXT

Mjällby faced Elfsborg in what turned out to be a low scoring affair that concluded with a 0-1 result in favor of the away team. Elfsborg took the lead before halftime making the score 0-1 at the break and defended resolutely to preserve their advantage until the final whistle. Possession statistics showed Elfsborg with 54 percent of the ball while Mjällby had 46 percent. Expected goals told a story of dominance for the victors who accumulated 2.78 xG to the hosts 1.17 xG. Although designated as the stronger side prior to kickoff Mjällby could not overcome the deficit. The match featured no red cards ensuring a straightforward contest from start to finish. This performance highlighted Elfsborgs ability to capitalize on opportunities effectively.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Mjällby 0-1 Elfsborg. Elfsborg showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the overall performance metrics.
  • xG alignment: The match outcome aligned with the expected goals as Elfsborg outperformed Mjällby.
  • Market alignment: The result proved consistent with market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: Mjällby recorded 1.17 xG while Elfsborg posted 2.78 xG in the contest.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the flow beyond the early goal by the visitors.
  • Red card distortion: The absence of red cards meant no distortion occurred in the match dynamics.
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
G. Maqedonci
G. Maqedonci
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. Klitte-Lundgren
M. Klitte-Lundgren
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
F. Hasani
F. Hasani
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
Mjällby Karl Marius Aksum
Karl Marius Aksum
VS
Elfsborg B. Hamberg
B. Hamberg
1.21
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.4
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Kalmar Rank: 53 L
Västerås SK Rank: 52 D
AIK Rank: 61 L
Sirius Rank: 70 D
IFK Göteborg Rank: 58 D
Elfsborg Rank: 61 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Malmö FF Rank: 65 W
Sirius Rank: 68 L
GAIS Rank: 62 L
Hammarby Rank: 70 L
Örgryte Rank: 47 D
Häcken Rank: 63 D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 3 - 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.
67.28
60.57
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Mjällby
Elfsborg
Power Score
67.28
60.57
League Position
11
6
Global Rank
352
563

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

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

Mjällby

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

Elfsborg

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

Mjällby ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Elfsborg
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
31.52
49.26
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
49.26
31.52
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
Mjällby -1.81 Efficiency Index
vs
Elfsborg +1.81 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Mjällby
Elfsborg
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.

Mjällby
vs
Elfsborg
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Mjällby Elfsborg
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
11%
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 -0.53
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Mjällby Elfsborg
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
19%
11%
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).
-0.53 vs -0.13
Mjällby
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.

–
Mjällby
vs
Elfsborg
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Mjällby 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
Mjällby 0.24
Elfsborg 0.46
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Mjällby 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
Mjällby 0.02
Elfsborg 0.00
Mjällby
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'.
  • MJA started the game with stronger pressure.
MJA Pressure ELF Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ELF reached the top pressure at 37' (69.25).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Mjällby MJA Home
5 matches
Elfsborg ELF Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
3
Draws
3
1
Losses
1
Goals
7
Goals Scored
7
7
Goals Conceded
7
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-09T00:32:08+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-3
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 16 · Regular Season
Stadium
Strandvallen
Capacity
6500
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Granit Maqedonci
Marcus Klitte-Lundgren
Almira Spahić
Fidan Hasani

Statistics

Possession
MJA
46%
ELF
54%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 1
1 Big Chances Created 2
3 Shots 8
50 Dangerous attacks 52
46 Possession 54
2 Corners 5
10 Free kicks 9
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

89 Ball Safe 94
8 Goal Attempts 10
5 Substitutions 5
27 Throwins 24
0 Hit Woodwork 1
0 Assists 1
3 Dribble Attempts 4
3 Successful Dribbles 5
33 Successful Dribbles Percentage 29

Attacking

125 Attacks 113

Possession

39 Long Passes 21
452 Passes 545
228 Successful Passes 349
81 Successful Passes Percentage 87
9 Key Passes 18

Defensive

7 Saves 7
14 Tackles 14
7 Interceptions 11
45 Duels Won 43

Build-up

12 Total Crosses 8

Discipline

0 Offsides 3
9 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Granit Maqedonci

Starting XI ▼

13
Robin Wallinder
Robin Wallinder Goalkeeper
8.18
2
Ludvig Svanberg
Ludvig Svanberg Defender
7.16
4
Axel Norén
Axel Norén Defender
6.84
33
Tony Miettinen
Tony Miettinen Defender
7.12
3
Martin Agnarsson
Martin Agnarsson Midfielder
6.98
24
Tom Pettersson
Tom Pettersson
Defender57'
6.64
5
Abdullah Iqbal
Abdullah Iqbal (C) Midfielder
6.7
26
Ian Hoffmann
Ian Hoffmann Midfielder
6.75
14
Villiam Granath
Villiam Granath
Midfielder57'
6.83
39
Romeo Arrhenius Leandersson
Romeo Arrhenius Leandersson Midfielder
6.8
27
Ludvig Tidstrand
Ludvig Tidstrand
Midfielder76'
6.36
9
Ali Youssef
Ali Youssef Attacker
6.12
18
Jacob Bergström
Jacob Bergström
Attacker57'
6.76
23
Áki Samuelsen
Áki Samuelsen Attacker
7.02
29
Olle Lindberg
Olle Lindberg Attacker
6.59
10
Jeppe Kjær
Jeppe Kjær
Midfielder57'
7.11
Referee : Granit Maqedonci

Starting XI ▼

31
Isak Pettersson
Isak Pettersson Goalkeeper
8.1
4
Thomas Isherwood
Thomas Isherwood Defender
7.2
8
Sebastian Holmén
Sebastian Holmén (C) Defender
7.2
16
Alexander Jensen
Alexander Jensen Defender
7.27
6
R. Wikström
R. Wikström
Defender77'
6.6
23
Niklas Hult
Niklas Hult Defender
7.38
10
S. Olsson
S. Olsson Midfielder
7.54
—
S. Olsson
84'
18
J. Magnússon
J. Magnússon Midfielder
7.54
19
Julius Beck
Julius Beck Midfielder
7.57
9
Arbër Zeneli
Arbër Zeneli Attacker
7.1
25
Ari Sigurpálsson
Ari Sigurpálsson
Attacker77'
6.61
21
Leo Östman
Leo Östman Attacker
6.61
24
F. Ihler
F. Ihler
Attacker77'
6.44
29
M. Kamara
M. Kamara Attacker
7.17
15
Simon Hedlund
Simon Hedlund
Midfielder69'
6.51

Events

2ND-HALF
84'
Event
Ossian Nordvall → S. Olsson
10th Substitution
77'
Event
F. Ihler → Leo Östman
7th Substitution
77'
Event
Ari Sigurpálsson → Arbër Zeneli
8th Substitution
77'
Event
R. Wikström → Alexander Jensen
9th Substitution
Event
Ludvig Tidstrand → Romeo Arrhenius Leandersson
6th Substitution
76'
69'
Event
Simon Hedlund → M. Kamara
5th Substitution
Event
Villiam Granath → Ian Hoffmann
1st Substitution
57'
Event
Jacob Bergström → Ali Youssef
2nd Substitution
57'
Event
Jeppe Kjær → Olle Lindberg
3rd Substitution
57'
Event
Tom Pettersson → Martin Agnarsson
4th Substitution
57'
Event
Ian Hoffmann
1st Yellowcard
47'
1ST-HALF
22'
Event
S. Olsson
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Ari Sigurpalsson takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Jeppe Kjaer takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
87
Attempt Attempt
Sebastian Holmen takes a right-footed shot but misses.
87
Attempt Attempt
Sebastian Holmen takes a right-footed shot but misses.
83
Update Update
Ossian Nordvall replaces Simon Olsson.
77
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 0-1.
77
Attempt Attempt
Sebastian Holmen takes a right-footed shot but misses.
76
Update Update
Ossian Nordvall replaces Simon Olsson.
76
Update Update
Frederik Ihler comes on for Leo Ostman.
76
Update Update
Rasmus Wikstrom is on, and Alexander Jensen is off.
76
Substitution Substitution
Frederik Ihler is substituted on for Leo Ostman.
76
Update Update
Rasmus Wikstrom comes on for Alexander Jensen.
75
Update Update
Frederik Ihler is on, and Leo Ostman is off.
75
Update Update
Rasmus Wikstrom is on, and Alexander Jensen is off.
75
Update Update
Ari Sigurpalsson comes on for Arber Zeneli.
74
Substitution Substitution
Ludvig Tidstrand is substituted off for Romeo Leandersson.
69
Update Update
Simon Hedlund is on, and Momoh Kamara is off.
64
Attempt Attempt
Axel Noren takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
61
Attempt Attempt
Jeppe Kjaer takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
61
Attempt Attempt
Sebastian Holmen takes a header shot but misses.
58
Attempt Attempt
Momoh Kamara takes a right-footed shot but misses.
57
Update Update
Tom Pettersson is on, and Martin Agnarsson is off.
57
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Jacob Bergstrom comes on for Ali Youssef.
57
Update Update
Jeppe Kjaer comes on for Olle Lindberg.
56
Update Update
On Villiam Granath, off Ian Hoffmann.
55
Attempt Attempt
Simon Olsson takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
54
Attempt Attempt
Julius Beck's left-footed shot is blocked.
54
Update Update
Tom Pettersson is on, and Martin Agnarsson is off.
53
Update Update
Jacob Bergstrom is on, and Ali Youssef is off.
50
Update Update
On Jeppe Kjaer, Off Olle Lindberg.
49
Update Update
On Villiam Granath, off Ian Hoffmann.
47
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Ian Hoffmann.
42
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Leo Ostman Head Shot Missed
42
Attempt Attempt
Julius Beck takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
38
Attempt Attempt
Ali Youssef takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
38
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Martin Agnarsson with his right foot, but it misses the target.
37
Attempt Attempt
Momoh Kamara takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
36
Attempt Attempt
Momoh Kamara takes a left-footed shot but misses.
32
Attempt Attempt
Julius Magnusson takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
32
Attempt Attempt
Julius Magnusson takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
27
Attempt Attempt
Julius Beck takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
14
Attempt Attempt
Ali Youssef takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
13
Attempt Attempt
Tony Miettinen takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
11
Attempt Attempt
Julius Magnusson's header is saved.
11
Attempt Attempt
Momoh Kamara takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
2
Attempt Attempt
Aki Samuelsen takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Granit Maqedonci.

CONCLUSION

Elfsborgs win away from home against Mjällby demonstrated their clinical approach and superior chance creation throughout the ninety minutes. Despite entering the match as underdogs in terms of pre game perception the visitors delivered a performance that matched their xG output closely. Mjällby struggled to convert their opportunities into goals leaving them frustrated at the final score of 0-1. The lack of disciplinary issues allowed both teams to focus purely on the tactical battle which Elfsborg won convincingly in the end. This result positions Elfsborg favorably in the standings while Mjällby will need to reflect on their inability to break down a well organized defense. Overall the game showcased the importance of efficiency in front of goal and maintaining structure even when leading by a single goal.