Västerås SK vs IFK Göteborg preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Iver Arena (Västerås) Sun, 31 May - 12:00 PM
Allsvenskan
Västerås SK Västerås SK
IFK Göteborg GOT
KICKOFF : Sun, 31 May - 12:00 PM
Round 10 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Västerås SK welcomes IFK Göteborg to Iver Arena for an Allsvenskan regular season clash in 2026. Domestic league positions place the hosts tenth and the visitors sixteenth. Power metrics favor the away side by 14.2 points overall. Form readings show Västerås SK ahead on recent outputs while IFK Göteborg trails in that category. Venue familiarity could influence proceedings for the home eleven. Both clubs navigate a competitive environment where small margins often decide outcomes. The encounter highlights differing trajectories within the same division.

TL;DR

  • Structural: IFK Göteborg leads with a power score of 55.17 against Västerås SK on 40.95.
  • Form: Västerås SK posts a form score of 20.78 while IFK Göteborg sits at 10.5.
  • Squad: Squad compositions reflect standard Allsvenskan requirements for both participants.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics stand unavailable ahead of this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition patterns lack specific quantification in available records.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis carries low confidence via proxy data for each side.
  • xVariable: Power advantage rests with IFK Göteborg entering the match.
  • Market: Projection split: Västerås SK 36.3% (Δ+0%) | Draw 27.3% (Δ+0%) | IFK Göteborg 36.3% (Δ+0%).
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Västerås SK A. Rubin
A. Rubin
VS
IFK Göteborg S. Billborn
S. Billborn
1.33
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.78
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Malmö FF Rank: 62 W
AIK Rank: 56 D
GAIS Rank: 59 L
Hammarby Rank: 67 L
Brommapojkarna Rank: 51 W
Häcken Rank: 61 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Mjällby Rank: 69 D
Örgryte Rank: 41 W
Hammarby Rank: 69 L
Djurgården Rank: 64 L
GAIS Rank: 60 D
Kalmar Rank: 51 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 2 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Västerås SK
36.34%
Draw
27.32%
Away IFK Göteborg
36.34%

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.
40.95
55.17
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Västerås SK
IFK Göteborg
Power Score
40.95
55.17
League Position
10
16
Global Rank
811
625

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

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
IFK Göteborg GOT Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
2
Draws
2
0
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
2
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-29T00:02:49+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 3-4-3
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch
E. Jäger
34 E. Jäger
H. Magnusson
2 H. Magnusson
V. Wernersson
21 V. Wernersson
P. Henriksson Bonde
4 P. Henriksson Bonde
S. Gefvert
11 S. Gefvert
M. Hellisdal
30 M. Hellisdal
M. Diagne
8 M. Diagne
M. Baggesen
3 M. Baggesen
J. Magnusson
19 J. Magnusson
M. Riis Ladefoged
9 M. Riis Ladefoged
K. Gunnarsson
5 K. Gunnarsson
E. Bishesari
25 E. Bishesari
F. Eriksson
18 F. Eriksson
R. Yeboah
4 R. Yeboah
J. Bager
5 J. Bager
A. Jallow
17 A. Jallow
T. Heintz
14 T. Heintz
D. Kjær Kruse
15 D. Kjær Kruse
F. Ottosson
16 F. Ottosson
B. Brantlind
26 B. Brantlind
A. Bergmark-Wiberg
29 A. Bergmark-Wiberg
S. Clemmensen
7 S. Clemmensen

General Information

Date & Time
May 31, 2026, 12:00 PM
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 10 · Regular Season
Stadium
Iver Arena (Västerås)
Capacity
7044
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Granit Maqedonci
Rambod Beigi
Daniel Yng
Almira Spahić

Expected Lineup

Referee : Granit Maqedonci

Starting XI ▼

34
Elis Jäger
Elis Jäger Goalkeeper
6.65
3
Marcus Baggesen
Marcus Baggesen Midfielder
6.93
11
Simon Gefvert
Simon Gefvert Midfielder
6.73
9
Mikkel Ladefoged
Mikkel Ladefoged Centre Forward
7.26
5
Karl Gunnarsson
Karl Gunnarsson Attacker
6.77
19
Jens Magnusson
Jens Magnusson Attacker
6.91
8
Mamadou Diagne
Mamadou Diagne Central Midfield
6.99
30
Mattias Hellisdal
Mattias Hellisdal Central Midfield
6.7
2
Herman Magnusson
Herman Magnusson Right Back
6.8
21
Victor Wernersson
Victor Wernersson Centre Back
6.6
4
Philip Bonde
Philip Bonde Left Back
6.71
Referee : Granit Maqedonci

Starting XI ▼

25
Elis Bishesari
Elis Bishesari Goalkeeper
6.79
26
Benjamin Brantlind
Benjamin Brantlind Attacker
6.55
29
Adam Bergmark-Wiberg
Adam Bergmark-Wiberg Centre Forward
6.76
7
Sebastian Clemmensen
Sebastian Clemmensen Attacker
6.8
4
Rockson Yeboah
Rockson Yeboah Left Back
6.67
14
Tobias Heintz
Tobias Heintz Central Midfield
7.37
15
David Kruse
David Kruse Central Midfield
7.05
16
Filip Ottosson
Filip Ottosson Central Midfield
6.77
17
Alexander Jallow
Alexander Jallow Right Back
6.7
5
Jonas Bager
Jonas Bager Right Back
6.48
18
Felix Eriksson
Felix Eriksson Left Back
6.45

CONCLUSION

Västerås SK and IFK Göteborg meet under conditions shaped by contrasting league standings and power differentials. The home side benefits from superior recent form readings yet faces a visitor with overall metric strength. Venue dynamics at Iver Arena add another layer to preparations. Limited data on efficiency and set pieces leaves certain tactical elements open. Both teams operate within a tightly contested division where positioning matters greatly. Expect measured approaches as each side seeks to exploit identified edges while managing defensive responsibilities throughout the contest.