Västerås SK vs Djurgården preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Iver Arena (Västerås) Mon, 10 Aug - 5:00 PM
Allsvenskan
Västerås SKVästerås SK
1 0
DjurgårdenDJU
Full Time Mon, 10 Aug 5:00 PM
Round 16 Regular Season
Goal
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CONTEXT

Västerås SK defeated Djurgården 1-0 in a match where the home side led 1-0 at halftime. Despite Djurgården holding 66 percent possession and generating 2.21 expected goals compared to Västerås SK's 0.38, the home team secured the victory. The stronger team on paper was Djurgården yet the outcome proved inconsistent with the expected goals figures. Västerås SK recorded 34 percent possession. No red cards were shown to either side. The significant deviation came from the home side which overcame the underlying metrics to claim the three points. The halftime score remained unchanged through the second half with no further goals added.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Västerås SK recorded a significant deviation from expected performance levels.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with overall match dynamics.
  • xG alignment: The match outcome was not consistent with the expected goals differential of -1.83.
  • Market alignment: The result demonstrated true market alignment.
  • xG expectations: The home team produced 0.38 xG while the away team produced 2.21 xG.
  • Event impact: The 1-0 scoreline was set at halftime and remained unchanged.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred to distort the match flow.
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
M. Al Hakim
M. Al Hakim
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
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
N. Nyberg
N. Nyberg
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
E. Enerholm
E. Enerholm
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
Västerås SK A. Rubin
A. Rubin
VS
Djurgården J. Honkavaara
J. Honkavaara
1.47
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.86
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Djurgården Rank: 69 L
Örgryte Rank: 44 W
Mjällby Rank: 67 D
Degerfors Rank: 49 W
Halmstad Rank: 46 W
IFK Göteborg Rank: 58 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Västerås SK Rank: 56 W
Degerfors Rank: 48 W
Örgryte Rank: 43 D
Halmstad Rank: 46 W
Häcken Rank: 62 W
Brommapojkarna Rank: 54 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 3
3

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.
43.11
67.62
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Västerås SK
Djurgården
Power Score
43.11
67.62
League Position
6
3
Global Rank
717
339

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

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

Västerås SK

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

Djurgården

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

Västerås SK ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Djurgården
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
20.59
24.47
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
24.47
20.59
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
Västerås SK -0.40 Efficiency Index
vs
Djurgården +0.40 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Västerås SK
Djurgården
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.

Västerås SK
vs
Djurgården
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Västerås SK Djurgården
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
69%
8%
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.
-0.26 vs -0.19
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Västerås SK Djurgården
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
8%
69%
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).
-0.19 vs -0.26
Västerås SK
Djurgården
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.

–
Västerås SK
vs
Djurgården
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Västerås SK Djurgården
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
—
—
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
Västerås SK 0.13
Djurgården 0.21
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Västerås SK Djurgården
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
—
—
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
Västerås SK 0.00
Djurgården 0.03
Västerås SK
Djurgården
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • DJU had peak pressure around 58'.
  • DJU started the game with stronger pressure.
Västerås SK Pressure DJU Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: DJU reached the top pressure at 58' (87.41).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Västerås SK Västerås SK Home
3 matches
Djurgården DJU Away
Match Record
0
Wins
3
0
Draws
0
3
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
10
10
Goals Conceded
1
-9
Goal Difference
+9
Expected Goals
1.38
xG
2.98
2.98
xGA
1.38

Data last updated: 2026-08-11T00:00:31+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-3
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 10, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 16 · Regular Season
Stadium
Iver Arena (Västerås)
Capacity
8900
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Mohammed Al Hakim
Fredrik Klyver
Niklas Nyberg
Erik Enerholm

Statistics

Possession
Västerås SK
40%
DJU
60%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
1 Big Chances Created 0
2 Shots 4
40 Dangerous attacks 63
34 Possession 66
4 Corners 7
14 Free kicks 11
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

76 Ball Safe 77
7 Goal Kicks 9
3 Goal Attempts 7
5 Substitutions 4
17 Throwins 25
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Assists 0
0 Injuries 1
9 Dribble Attempts 7
7 Successful Dribbles 3
78 Successful Dribbles Percentage 43

Attacking

88 Attacks 126

Possession

72 Long Passes 43
319 Passes 614
242 Successful Passes 523
76 Successful Passes Percentage 85
5 Key Passes 7
27 Successful Long Passes 17
38 Successful Long Passes Percentage 40

Defensive

5 Saves 1
12 Tackles 9
8 Interceptions 6
48 Duels Won 42

Build-up

11 Total Crosses 27
2 Accurate Crosses 8

Discipline

2 Offsides 2
11 Fouls 14

Lineup

Referee : Mohammed Al Hakim

Starting XI ▼

34
Elis Jäger
Elis Jäger Goalkeeper
7.78
2
Herman Magnusson
Herman Magnusson (C) Defender
7.01
4
Philip Bonde
Philip Bonde Defender
6.99
28
Madiou Keita
Madiou Keita Defender
6.89
21
Victor Wernersson
Victor Wernersson
Midfielder64'
6.52
8
Mamadou Diagne
Mamadou Diagne Midfielder
7.05
11
Simon Gefvert
Simon Gefvert Midfielder
6.71
15
Jonathan Karlsson
Jonathan Karlsson Midfielder
6.6
24
Jack Tagesson
Jack Tagesson
Defender90+1'
30
Mattias Hellisdal
Mattias Hellisdal Midfielder
7.51
20
Jonny Melvin Ljungqvist
Jonny Melvin Ljungqvist
Defender76'
6.51
5
Karl Gunnarsson
Karl Gunnarsson Attacker
6.35
19
Jens Magnusson
Jens Magnusson
Midfielder76'
6.7
16
Bonaventure Lendambi
Bonaventure Lendambi Attacker
7.46
7
Abdelrahman Boudah
Abdelrahman Boudah
Attacker64'
6.92
17
Axel Sountonoma Taonsa
Axel Sountonoma Taonsa Attacker
7.13
Referee : Mohammed Al Hakim

Starting XI ▼

35
Jacob Rinne
Jacob Rinne Goalkeeper
6.84
4
Jacob Une Larsson
Jacob Une Larsson Defender
6.47
5
Miro Tenho
Miro Tenho Defender
6.57
18
Adam Ståhl
Adam Ståhl (C) Defender
6.57
2
Piotr Johansson
Piotr Johansson
Defender79'
6.49
24
Max Larsson
Max Larsson Defender
7.47
8
Patric Åslund
Patric Åslund Midfielder
6.76
23
Nino Žugelj
Nino Žugelj
Attacker79'
6.57
14
Hampus Finndell
Hampus Finndell Midfielder
6.73
7
Christos Almiras
Christos Almiras
Midfielder87'
15
Oskar Fallenius
Oskar Fallenius Midfielder
6.41
19
Jeppe Okkels
Jeppe Okkels
Attacker74'
6.55
16
B. Hegland
B. Hegland Midfielder
7.21
20
Matias Siltanen
Matias Siltanen Midfielder
7.16
9
Kristian Strømland Lien
Kristian Strømland Lien Attacker
6.98

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Jack Tagesson → Jonathan Karlsson
9th Substitution
90+1'
87'
Event
Christos Almiras → Hampus Finndell
8th Substitution
87'
Event
Miro Tenho
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
79'
Event
Piotr Johansson → Adam Ståhl
6th Substitution
79'
Event
Nino Žugelj → Patric Åslund
7th Substitution
Event
Jonny Melvin Ljungqvist → Mattias Hellisdal
4th Substitution
76'
Event
Jens Magnusson → Karl Gunnarsson
5th Substitution
76'
74'
Event
Jeppe Okkels → Oskar Fallenius
3rd Substitution
Event
Abdelrahman Boudah → Bonaventure Lendambi
1st Substitution
64'
Event
Victor Wernersson → Madiou Keita
2nd Substitution
64'
1ST-HALF
Event
Mattias Hellisdal
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
28'
Event
Bonaventure Lendambi
Header / 1st Goal
24'
23'
Event
Matias Siltanen
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 1-0.
87
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Jack Tagesson comes on for Jonathan Karlsson.
87
Update Update
Christos Almyras is on, and Hampus Finndell is off.
82
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
76
Update Update
On Nino Zugelj, off Patric Karl Emil Aslund.
76
Update Update
Piotr Johansson comes on for Adam Stahl.
74
Update Update
Jens Magnusson replaces Karl Gunnarsson.
64
Update Update
Jens Magnusson is on, and Karl Gunnarsson is off.
64
Update Update
On comes Melvin Ljungqvist, while Mattias Hellisdal goes off.
63
Substitution Substitution
Jeppe Okkels is substituted off for Lars Erik Oskar Fallenius.
57
Update Update
On Victor Wernersson, off Madiou Keita.
55
Update Update
Abdelrahman Saidi comes on for Bonaventure Lendambi.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Update Update
On Victor Wernersson, off Madiou Keita.
54
Update Update
Abdelrahman Saidi replaces Bonaventure Lendambi.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
44
Attempt Attempt
Lars Erik Oskar Fallenius attempts a header, but the shot is blocked.
43
Attempt Attempt
Lars Erik Oskar Fallenius attempts a header, but the shot is blocked.
42
Update Update
First half ends with a score of 1-0.
42
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
34
Attempt Attempt
Kristian Lien takes a right-footed shot but misses.
28
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Mattias Hellisdal.
28
Attempt Attempt
Bonaventure Lendambi takes a shot with his head but misses.
24
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Bonaventure Lendambi Head Shot Goal
24
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
23
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Attempt Attempt
Axel Taonsa takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
6
Attempt Attempt
Max Larsson takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
6
Attempt Attempt
Max Larsson takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
5
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
2
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Mohammed Al-Hakim.

CONCLUSION

The final 1-0 result highlighted a clear mismatch between expected goals and actual outcome as Västerås SK held on despite limited possession and lower xG creation. Djurgården dominated the ball and chance creation yet failed to convert opportunities into goals after the opening period. The absence of red cards meant no numerical advantages influenced proceedings. Analytical review shows the halftime lead proved decisive with no second half adjustments altering the score. Västerås SK maintained defensive structure to secure the win against the stronger side on paper. This performance underscores how efficiency in key moments can override broader statistical trends in a single fixture.