Sirius vs IFK Göteborg preview
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Studenternas IP
Sun, 26 Jul - 12:00 PM
Round 14 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 12
CONTEXT
Sirius secured a 4-1 home win over IFK Göteborg after leading 2-1 at the interval. The visitors held 56 percent possession but could not prevent the home side from claiming all three points. Expected goals favored Sirius slightly at 2.03 to 1.49, reflecting a modest edge in chance quality. The stronger team delivered the result in line with pre-match assessments and the underlying data. No red cards were issued, preserving full squads for both sides across the full ninety minutes. Sirius converted opportunities efficiently despite lower ball control, while IFK Göteborg struggled to match their territorial advantage with goals. The match followed a straightforward progression without major disruptions.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Sirius recorded a significant deviation from expectations in achieving the 4-1 result.
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Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with performance metrics throughout the match.
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xG alignment: The 4-1 outcome proved consistent with the xG figures of 2.03 to 1.49.
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Market alignment: The result stayed aligned with available indicators for the stronger team.
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xG expectations: Sirius generated 2.03 expected goals against 1.49 for IFK Göteborg.
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Event impact: No major events beyond the scored goals shaped the final 4-1 scoreline.
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Red card distortion: Absence of red cards produced no disciplinary distortion in the contest.
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
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
O. Johnson
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
F. Klyver
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. Gergess
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
M. Al Hakim
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
A. Engelmark
VS
S. Billborn
2.69
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Elfsborg
Rank: 58
W
Brommapojkarna
Rank: 53
W
Mjällby
Rank: 68
D
AIK
Rank: 62
W
GAIS
Rank: 63
W
Djurgården
Rank: 68
W
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Brommapojkarna
Rank: 52
W
Malmö FF
Rank: 63
L
AIK
Rank: 56
L
Västerås SK
Rank: 54
W
Mjällby
Rank: 69
D
Örgryte
Rank: 43
W
0
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 2 - 2
2
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
69.86
56.47
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sirius
IFK Göteborg
Power Score
69.86
56.47
League Position
1
13
Global Rank
265
660
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
Sirius
—
Opponent-weighted form score
IFK Göteborg
—
Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Sirius IFK Göteborg
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
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Sirius
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
IFK Göteborg
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own 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
Sirius
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
IFK Göteborg
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
33.41
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
26.52
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)
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3
0
3
Sirius
+0.71
Efficiency Index
vs
IFK Göteborg
-0.71
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Sirius
IFK Göteborg
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.
Sirius
vs
IFK Göteborg
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Sirius
IFK Göteborg
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
12%
Goals per Match
Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00
1.00
vs Expected (xG)
Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.24
vs
+0.21
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Sirius
IFK Göteborg
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
53%
Conceded per Match
Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00
0.00
vs Expected (xGA)
Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+0.21
vs
-0.24
Sirius
IFK Göteborg
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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Sirius
vs
IFK Göteborg
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Sirius
IFK Göteborg
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
—
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
Sirius
0.38
IFK Göteborg
0.21
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Sirius
IFK Göteborg
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
Sirius
0.02
IFK Göteborg
0.12
Sirius
IFK Göteborg
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 56'.
- SIR started the game with stronger pressure.
SIR Pressure
GOT Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
SIR reached the top pressure at 56' (74.42).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Sirius
SIR
Home
4
matches
IFK Göteborg
GOT
Away
Match Record
0
Wins
2
2
Draws
2
2
Losses
0
Goals
4
Goals Scored
7
7
Goals Conceded
4
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-07-27T00:01:30+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
Match Formation
4-3-3
General Information
Date & Time
Jul 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 14 · Regular Season
Stadium
Studenternas IP
Capacity
10000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Oscar Johnson
Fredrik Klyver
Abdelmasih Gergess
Mohammed Al Hakim
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vs
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League: Europa Conference League
Kickoff: Thu, 30 Jul - 4:30 PM
Venue: Sportland Arena
Statistics
Possession
SIR
45%
GOT
55%
Top Statistics
4
Goals
1
2
Big Chances Created
2
1
Shots
5
34
Dangerous attacks
57
44
Possession
56
4
Corners
4
16
Free kicks
6
1
Yellow Cards
4
Match Overview
60
Ball Safe
83
0
Penalties
1
8
Goal Kicks
6
6
Goal Attempts
7
4
Substitutions
5
13
Throwins
18
0
Hit Woodwork
1
1
Assists
0
15
Dribble Attempts
15
4
Successful Dribbles
7
27
Successful Dribbles Percentage
47
Attacking
70
Attacks
104
0
Big Chances Missed
1
Possession
47
Long Passes
52
444
Passes
575
389
Successful Passes
500
88
Successful Passes Percentage
87
6
Key Passes
9
26
Successful Long Passes
28
55
Successful Long Passes Percentage
54
Defensive
3
Saves
3
16
Tackles
15
8
Interceptions
6
41
Duels Won
35
Build-up
12
Total Crosses
12
1
Accurate Crosses
2
Discipline
5
Offsides
1
7
Fouls
16
Lineup
Referee :
Oscar Johnson
Manager ▼
A. Engelmark
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
1
Ismael Diawara
Goalkeeper
27
Ben Magnusson
Defender
35
Elliot Eld
Defender
23
Finlay Neat
Attacker
37
Munaser Mohamud
Attacker
Referee :
Oscar Johnson
Manager ▼
S. Billborn
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
25
Elis Bishesari
Goalkeeper
5
Jonas Bager
Defender
18
Felix Eriksson
Defender
24
Oliver Månsson
Attacker
Events
2ND-HALF
9th Substitution
88'
87'
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
83'
79'
8th Substitution
77'
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
6th Substitution
74'
7th Substitution
74'
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
71'
66'
4th Substitution
66'
5th Substitution
3rd Substitution
60'
54'
1st Substitution
54'
2nd Substitution
53'
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
45'
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
23'
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
19'
19'
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
6'
CONCLUSION
Sirius completed a controlled performance to defeat IFK Göteborg 4-1 on home soil. The halftime lead of 2-1 provided a platform that the home side extended in the second period through effective finishing. Possession statistics showed IFK Göteborg with more of the ball yet limited returns in the final third. Expected goals data supported the margin of victory without indicating dominance in chance creation. Both teams completed the fixture without any dismissals, maintaining tactical options until the end. Sirius capitalized on their opportunities to confirm the stronger side prevailed. The match offered a clear demonstration of clinical execution over sustained pressure.
Match Commentary