Mjällby vs Sirius preview
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Strandvallen
Today - 1:00 PM
Round 17 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 15
Events
2ND-HALF
58'
5th Substitution
58'
6th Substitution
Left foot shot / 5th Goal
54'
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
53'
50'
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
46'
2nd Substitution
46'
3rd Substitution
46'
4th Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
39'
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
34'
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
27'
26'
1st Substitution
24'
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
9'
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
6'
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
Statistics
Possession
MJA
51%
SIR
49%
Top Statistics
2
Goals
3
0
Big Chances Created
3
3
Shots
4
44
Dangerous attacks
36
51
Possession
49
3
Corners
7
11
Free kicks
6
2
Yellow Cards
3
Match Overview
49
Ball Safe
41
7
Goal Kicks
9
5
Goal Attempts
6
3
Substitutions
3
10
Throwins
11
0
Hit Woodwork
1
2
Assists
0
10
Dribble Attempts
11
4
Successful Dribbles
4
40
Successful Dribbles Percentage
36
Attacking
53
Attacks
60
Possession
47
Long Passes
43
327
Passes
318
266
Successful Passes
261
81
Successful Passes Percentage
82
5
Key Passes
9
23
Successful Long Passes
13
49
Successful Long Passes Percentage
30
Defensive
2
Saves
2
10
Tackles
12
11
Interceptions
5
29
Duels Won
30
Build-up
16
Total Crosses
6
4
Accurate Crosses
2
Discipline
0
Offsides
3
6
Fouls
11
Lineup
Referee :
Adam Ladebäck
Manager ▼
Karl Marius Aksum
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
Referee :
Adam Ladebäck
Manager ▼
A. Engelmark
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
23
Finlay Neat
Attacker
CONTEXT
The game is in second half around minute 46, with Mjällby and Sirius in live competition. Sirius hold the on-field advantage so far, which reads as in line with the pre-match structural expectation led by Sirius. Chance quality so far shows xG at 0.5 for Mjällby versus 1.36 for Sirius. Possession split is approximately 47% to Mjällby and 53% to Sirius.
TL;DR
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Live state: The match is in the second half at minute 46 with Sirius holding the qualitative edge as live leader.
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Structural vs live: Live developments remain in line with pre-match signals that identified Sirius as the stronger team.
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Projection vs live: The situation shows neutral alignment between live events and pre-game projections.
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xG trend: Mjällby xG 0.5 vs Sirius xG 1.36.
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Possession profile: Possession sits at 47 percent home and 53 percent away showing a balanced profile with a slight away lean.
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Event impact: No red cards have occurred leaving event impact minimal and consistent with pre-match signals.
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Second-half outlook: The second half outlook points to sustained away pressure based on current xG and possession trends.
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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
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
A. Ladebäck
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. Yng
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. Sjöberg
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
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
Karl Marius Aksum
VS
A. Engelmark
1.13
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
2.63
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Elfsborg
Rank: 59
L
Kalmar
Rank: 53
L
Västerås SK
Rank: 53
D
AIK
Rank: 60
L
Sirius
Rank: 69
D
IFK Göteborg
Rank: 58
D
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Brommapojkarna
Rank: 53
D
Halmstad
Rank: 49
W
IFK Göteborg
Rank: 57
W
Elfsborg
Rank: 61
W
Brommapojkarna
Rank: 53
W
Mjällby
Rank: 66
D
3
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 2 - 0
0
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
66.36
69.43
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Mjällby
Sirius
Power Score
66.36
69.43
League Position
13
1
Global Rank
373
292
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
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Opponent-weighted form score
Sirius
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Mjällby Sirius
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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Mjällby
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
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Sirius
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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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.
Mjällby
vs
Sirius
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Mjällby
Sirius
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
9%
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.
-0.09
vs
-0.18
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Mjällby
Sirius
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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).
-0.18
vs
-0.09
Mjällby
Sirius
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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Mjällby
vs
Sirius
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Mjällby
Sirius
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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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
0.00
Sirius
0.00
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Mjällby
Sirius
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
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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
0.00
Sirius
0.00
Mjällby
Sirius
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- SIR had peak pressure around 17'.
- SIR started the game with stronger pressure.
MJA Pressure
SIR Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
SIR reached the top pressure at 17' (85.55).
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
Sirius
SIR
Away
Match Record
3
Wins
0
2
Draws
2
0
Losses
3
Goals
12
Goals Scored
9
9
Goals Conceded
12
+3
Goal Difference
-3
Expected Goals
1.60
xG
2.40
2.40
xGA
1.60
Data last updated: 2026-08-15T12:30:23+00:00
PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING
Match Formation
3-4-3
Match Formation
4-3-3
13 R. Wallinder
5 A. Iqbal
33 T. Miettinen
25 M. Nielsen
22 (C) J. Gustavsson
29 O. Lindberg
10 J. Kjaer
18 J. Bergström
23 Á. Samuelsen
34 D. Celic
22 O. Krusnell
4 T. Anker
5 (C) H. Castegren
21 C. Nildén
10 M. Heier
11 I. Bjerkebo
36 A. Ljungberg
General Information
Date & Time
Aug 15, 2026, 01:00 PM
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 17 · Regular Season
Stadium
Strandvallen
Capacity
6500
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Adam Ladebäck
Daniel Yng
Anton Sjöberg
Fidan Hasani
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CONCLUSION
Sirius carries the momentum into the second half through superior chance creation and a modest possession advantage that mirrors pre-match expectations. Mjällby will need to adjust their approach to close the xG gap and regain territorial balance without inviting further pressure. The absence of cards keeps the tactical battle clean allowing both teams to focus on structure rather than numerical disadvantages. Continued efficiency from the away side could extend their qualitative lead while the home team seeks to exploit any lapses in Sirius organization. The neutral projection alignment suggests the contest will hinge on second-half adjustments rather than dramatic deviations from established patterns.
Match Commentary