Mjällby vs Västerås SK preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Strandvallen
Allsvenskan
MjällbyMJA
0 – 0
Västerås SKVästerås SK
Full Time
Round 13 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In a tightly contested encounter, Mjällby hosted Västerås SK and the two sides played out a 0-0 draw. The score remained unchanged at halftime with both teams unable to find the net. Mjällby held 59 percent of the possession and registered an expected goals total of 1.41 while limiting their opponents to just 0.35. Despite this clear advantage in chance creation the home team could not break down the away defense. The game featured no dismissals and proceeded without major interruptions. The draw represented an outcome inconsistent with the expected goals but consistent with other pre-match indicators. This performance underscores the variability inherent in football results even when one side dominates the statistical landscape.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Mjällby exhibited a significant deviation of 100 percent from expected performance metrics.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the overall match dynamics.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was not consistent with the expected goals differential of 1.06.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with market expectations despite the xG disparity.
  • xG expectations: Mjällby was expected to outperform based on 1.41 xG versus 0.35 for Västerås SK.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the flow of the 0-0 draw.
  • Red card distortion: The absence of red cards meant no distortion from disciplinary actions.
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
R. Sundell
R. Sundell
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
A. Milovanovic
A. Milovanovic
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
H. Saleh
H. Saleh
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
A. Abazi
A. Abazi
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
Västerås SK A. Rubin
A. Rubin
1.33
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.5
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
AIK Rank: 59 L
Sirius Rank: 66 D
IFK Göteborg Rank: 56 D
Elfsborg Rank: 58 D
Häcken Rank: 61 L
Degerfors Rank: 48 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Degerfors Rank: 49 W
Halmstad Rank: 45 W
IFK Göteborg Rank: 56 L
Malmö FF Rank: 64 W
AIK Rank: 60 D
GAIS Rank: 63 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 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.
68.53
41.72
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Mjällby
Västerås SK
Power Score
68.53
41.72
League Position
10
7
Global Rank
276
760

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

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 —

Västerås SK

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 Västerås SK
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
30.34
17.07
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
17.07
30.34
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 +1.35 Efficiency Index
vs
Västerås SK -1.35 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Mjällby
Västerås SK
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
Västerås SK
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Mjällby Västerås SK
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
46%
5%
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.
-0.65 vs -0.02
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Mjällby Västerås SK
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
5%
46%
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).
-0.02 vs -0.65
Mjällby
Västerås SK
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
Västerås SK
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Mjällby Västerås SK
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
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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 0.26
Västerås SK 0.13
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Mjällby Västerås SK
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
—
—
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
Västerås SK 0.00
Mjällby
Västerås SK
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • MJA had peak pressure around 27'.
  • MJA started the game with stronger pressure.
MJA Pressure Västerås SK Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: MJA reached the top pressure at 27' (82.73).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Mjällby MJA Home
2 matches
Västerås SK Västerås SK Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
3
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-18T00:00:38+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 13 · Regular Season
Stadium
Strandvallen
Capacity
6500
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Richard Sundell
Alexander Milovanovic
Hana Mohammad Saleh
Arianit Abazi

Statistics

Possession
MJA
56%
Västerås SK
44%

Top Statistics

9 Shots 3
58 Dangerous attacks 40
59 Possession 41
11 Corners 3
16 Free kicks 9
3 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

65 Ball Safe 52
6 Goal Kicks 10
10 Goal Attempts 6
5 Substitutions 5
30 Throwins 36
1 Hit Woodwork 0
19 Dribble Attempts 13
9 Successful Dribbles 7
47 Successful Dribbles Percentage 54

Attacking

100 Attacks 115

Possession

72 Long Passes 55
428 Passes 302
305 Successful Passes 206
71 Successful Passes Percentage 68
11 Key Passes 2
26 Successful Long Passes 17
36 Successful Long Passes Percentage 31

Defensive

2 Saves 3
17 Tackles 20
6 Interceptions 17
67 Duels Won 59

Build-up

22 Total Crosses 15
4 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

2 Offsides 2
9 Fouls 16

Lineup

Referee : Richard Sundell

Starting XI ▼

13
Robin Wallinder
Robin Wallinder Goalkeeper
6.84
2
Ludvig Svanberg
Ludvig Svanberg Defender
7.2
27
Ludvig Tidstrand
Ludvig Tidstrand
Midfielder77'
6.24
4
Axel Norén
Axel Norén Defender
7.3
33
Tony Miettinen
Tony Miettinen Defender
6.79
7
Viktor Gustafson
Viktor Gustafson Midfielder
6.79
3
Martin Agnarsson
Martin Agnarsson
Defender66'
6.54
17
Elliot Stroud
Elliot Stroud Midfielder
6.97
22
Jesper Gustavsson
Jesper Gustavsson (C) Midfielder
7.62
25
Max Nielsen
Max Nielsen Midfielder
6.6
14
Villiam Granath
Villiam Granath
Midfielder66'
6.59
19
Abdoulie Manneh
Abdoulie Manneh Attacker
6.87
9
Ali Youssef
Ali Youssef
Attacker55'
6.64
23
Áki Samuelsen
Áki Samuelsen Attacker
7.2
29
Olle Lindberg
Olle Lindberg Attacker
6.66
18
Jacob Bergström
Jacob Bergström
Attacker55'
6.39
Referee : Richard Sundell

Starting XI ▼

34
Elis Jäger
Elis Jäger Goalkeeper
7.04
2
Herman Magnusson
Herman Magnusson (C) Defender
7.19
4
Philip Bonde
Philip Bonde Defender
7.03
28
Madiou Keita
Madiou Keita Defender
6.89
15
Jonathan Karlsson
Jonathan Karlsson
Defender62'
6.43
3
Marcus Baggesen
Marcus Baggesen Midfielder
6.48
21
Victor Wernersson
Victor Wernersson
Midfielder62'
6.81
8
Mamadou Diagne
Mamadou Diagne Midfielder
7.35
11
Simon Gefvert
Simon Gefvert Midfielder
6.62
14
I. Lushaku
I. Lushaku Midfielder
6.73
30
Mattias Hellisdal
Mattias Hellisdal
Midfielder82'
6.51
5
Karl Gunnarsson
Karl Gunnarsson Attacker
6.66
24
Jack Tagesson
Jack Tagesson
Defender90+2'
16
Bonaventure Lendambi
Bonaventure Lendambi Attacker
6.53
20
Jonny Melvin Ljungqvist
Jonny Melvin Ljungqvist
Defender82'
6.56
17
Axel Sountonoma Taonsa
Axel Sountonoma Taonsa Attacker
6.76

Events

2ND-HALF
90+2'
Event
Jack Tagesson → Karl Gunnarsson
10th Substitution
Event
Martin Agnarsson
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
85'
84'
Event
Axel Sountonoma Taonsa
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
82'
Event
Mattias Hellisdal → I. Lushaku
8th Substitution
82'
Event
Jonny Melvin Ljungqvist → Bonaventure Lendambi
9th Substitution
Event
Ludvig Tidstrand
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
78'
Event
Ludvig Tidstrand → Ludvig Svanberg
7th Substitution
77'
Event
Tony Miettinen
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
71'
71'
Event
I. Lushaku
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Martin Agnarsson → Viktor Gustafson
5th Substitution
66'
Event
Villiam Granath → Max Nielsen
6th Substitution
66'
62'
Event
Jonathan Karlsson → Madiou Keita
3rd Substitution
62'
Event
Victor Wernersson → Marcus Baggesen
4th Substitution
58'
Event
Bonaventure Lendambi
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Jacob Bergström → Olle Lindberg
1st Substitution
55'
Event
Ali Youssef → Abdoulie Manneh
2nd Substitution
55'

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Mamadou Ousmane Diagne takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
89
Attempt Attempt
Aki Samuelsen takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
85
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
84
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
82
Update Update
Mattias Hellisdal comes on for Ismet Lushaku.
82
Update Update
Melvin Ljungqvist replaces Bonaventure Lendambi.
80
Attempt Attempt
Karl Gunnarsson takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
80
Attempt Attempt
Karl Gunnarsson takes a right-footed shot but misses.
78
Attempt Attempt
Karl Gunnarsson takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
77
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown.
73
Update Update
Ludvig Tidstrand is on, and Ludvig Svanberg is off.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
72
Attempt Attempt
Axel Noren takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
71
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card.
66
Update Update
Villiam Granath comes on for Max Nielsen.
66
Update Update
Villiam Granath is on, and Max Nielsen is off.
65
Substitution Substitution
Martin Agnarsson is substituted for Viktor Gustafsson.
65
Attempt Attempt
Axel Noren takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Substitution Substitution
Jonathan Karlsson is substituted for Madiou Keita.
62
Update Update
Victor Wernersson replaces Marcus Baggesen.
58
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card.
58
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
56
Update Update
Ali Youssef comes on for Abdoulie Manneh.
56
Update Update
Jacob Bergstrom is on, and Olle Lindberg is off.
56
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
48
Attempt Attempt
Abdoulie Manneh attempts a header but misses the shot.
47
Attempt Attempt
Aki Samuelsen takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Attempt Attempt
Aki Samuelsen takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Mamadou Ousmane Diagne takes a right-footed shot but misses.
43
Attempt Attempt
Simon Gefvert takes a right-footed shot but misses.
39
Attempt Attempt
Tony Miettinen takes a right-footed shot but misses.
38
Attempt Attempt
Elliot Stroud takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
30
Attempt Attempt
Abdoulie Manneh takes a right-footed shot but misses.
26
Attempt Attempt
Olle Lindberg takes a left-footed shot but misses.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
23
Attempt Attempt
Aki Samuelsen's left-footed shot is saved.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
14
Attempt Attempt
Jesper Gustavsson takes a right-footed shot but misses.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
6
Attempt Attempt
Elliot Stroud takes a right-footed shot but misses.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Richard Sundell.

CONCLUSION

The 0-0 result between Mjällby and Västerås SK leaves both teams with a single point from the fixture. Mjällby will reflect on missed opportunities given their higher expected goals and possession dominance yet they were unable to capitalize fully. Västerås SK can take positives from a solid defensive display that neutralized the hosts attacking threats effectively. With no red cards influencing proceedings the match was decided purely on the pitch dynamics observed. The significant deviation noted for the home side suggests areas for improvement in converting xG into goals. Overall the game provided insights into the balance between statistical expectations and actual results in league play. Future matches may see adjustments in approach from both squads based on this analysis.