Västerås SK vs Häcken preview
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Iver Arena (Västerås)
Round 4 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 28
CONTEXT
In a pulsating Allsvenskan clash, Västerås SK and Häcken played out a dramatic 3-3 draw at Solid Park Arena. The hosts took a commanding 2-1 lead into halftime, making the most of their limited 41% possession against Häcken's dominant 59%. Despite being the stronger team on paper, Häcken rallied impressively in the second half, equalizing through determined attacking play and defensive resilience. No red cards disrupted the flow, ensuring a full 90 minutes of end-to-end action. Västerås SK's early efficiency kept them in contention, while Häcken's sustained pressure forced the share of spoils. This outcome reflects a moderate structural deviation of 8.9%, aligned with market views and in line with efficiency norms, highlighting both teams' competitive edge in a balanced contest.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Match exhibited moderate structural deviation of 8.9% favoring Häcken.
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Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with expectations.
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xG alignment: xG alignment unavailable due to absent data.
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Market alignment: Outcome fully aligned with pre-match market positioning.
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xG expectations: xG expectations unassessable without available metrics.
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Event impact: No notable second-half adjustments or events impacted proceedings.
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Red card distortion: Absence of red cards meant zero distortion to 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
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
17.3
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
2.88
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.05
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.18
D. Gustavsson
1st Assistant
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25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
17.3
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
2.88
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.05
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.18
R. Nyberg
2nd Assistant
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
17.3
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
2.88
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.05
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.18
S. Al Hakim
4th Official
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
17.3
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
2.88
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.05
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.18
1.33
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.5
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sirius
Rank:
L
Elfsborg
Rank:
D
Kalmar
Rank:
W
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
GAIS
Rank:
W
IFK Göteborg
Rank:
W
Brommapojkarna
Rank:
D
Mjällby
Rank:
L
Malmö FF
Rank:
D
AIK
Rank:
D
0
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 2
2
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Västerås SK
4.47%
Draw
91.07%
Häcken
4.47%
Movement
Changes since opening
Västerås SK
-0.46%
Draw
+0.94%
Häcken
-0.46%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
15.22
17.2
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Västerås SK
Häcken
Power Score
15.22
17.2
League Position
8
3
Global Rank
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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
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Opponent-weighted form score
Häcken
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Västerås SK Häcken
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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Västerås SK
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Häcken
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
Västerås SK
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Häcken
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
41.71
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
29.32
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
Västerås SK
+1.26
Efficiency Index
vs
Häcken
-1.26
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Västerås SK
Häcken
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
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Häcken
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Västerås SK
Häcken
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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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.
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vs
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Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Västerås SK
Häcken
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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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).
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vs
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Västerås SK
Häcken
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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Västerås SK
vs
Häcken
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Västerås SK
Häcken
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
Västerås SK
0.36
Häcken
0.33
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Västerås SK
Häcken
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
Västerås SK
0.07
Häcken
0.07
Västerås SK
Häcken
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- HAC had peak pressure around 96'.
- Västerås SK started the game with stronger pressure.
Västerås SK Pressure
HAC Pressure
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Pressure Index:
HAC reached the top pressure at 96' (100.00).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Västerås SK
Västerås SK
Home
2
matches
Häcken
HAC
Away
Match Record
0
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
2
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
1
-5
Goal Difference
+5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-04-23T00:02:44+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
3-4-3
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
General Information
Date & Time
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
Iver Arena (Västerås)
Capacity
7044
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Next Match
Västerås SK
vs
Brommapojkarna
League: Allsvenskan
Kickoff: Sun, 26 Apr - 2:30 PM
Venue: Grimsta IP
Häcken
vs
Sirius
League: Allsvenskan
Kickoff: Mon, 27 Apr - 5:00 PM
Venue: Nordic Wellness Arena
Statistics
Possession
Västerås SK
43%
HAC
57%
Top Statistics
3
Goals
3
3
Big Chances Created
1
4
Shots
3
42
Dangerous attacks
46
41
Possession
59
5
Corners
9
7
Free kicks
15
3
Yellow Cards
2
Match Overview
10
Goal Attempts
7
57
Ball Safe
90
2
Injuries
1
5
Substitutions
5
50
Successful Dribbles Percentage
48
4
Successful Dribbles
11
5
Goal Kicks
7
8
Dribble Attempts
23
15
Throwins
28
3
Assists
3
Attacking
97
Attacks
112
Possession
28
Successful Long Passes Percentage
43
362
Passes
510
274
Successful Passes
422
16
Successful Long Passes
20
10
Key Passes
12
76
Successful Passes Percentage
83
57
Long Passes
47
Defensive
1
Saves
4
47
Duels Won
56
17
Tackles
14
9
Interceptions
10
Build-up
16
Total Crosses
26
8
Accurate Crosses
3
Discipline
15
Fouls
7
Lineup
Referee :
Richard Sundell
Manager ▼
A. Rubin
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
Referee :
Richard Sundell
Manager ▼
J. Gustafsson
Coach
Starting XI ▼
12
Filip Öhman
Defender
6.68 Substitutes ▼
Events
2ND-HALF
10th Substitution
89'
9th Substitution
87'
83'
Header / 6th Goal
81'
8th Substitution
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
74'
7th Substitution
65'
6th Substitution
65'
64'
Right foot shot / 5th Goal
64'
5th Yellowcard
63'
5th Substitution
63'
3rd Substitution
63'
4th Substitution
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
58'
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
53'
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
45+1'
38'
1st Substitution
12'
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
9'
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
9'
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Header / 1st Goal
4'
CONCLUSION
The 3-3 draw encapsulates a fiercely contested battle where Västerås SK's first-half dominance met Häcken's second-half resurgence, underscoring the fine margins in top-flight football. With possession skewed towards the visitors yet goals evenly split, both sides demonstrated clinical finishing and defensive lapses in equal measure. This result denies Häcken a victory despite their strength, boosting Västerås SK's survival hopes while exposing minor inefficiencies. Overall, the parity aligns with broader expectations, setting up intriguing future fixtures for both in the league table.
