Kalmar vs Halmstad Prediction, Preview and Stats

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Guldfågeln Arena Sun, 10 May - 12:00 PM
Allsvenskan
Kalmar KAL
Versus
Halmstad HAL
KICKOFF : Sun, 10 May - 12:00 PM
Round 7 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Kalmar welcomes Halmstad to Guldfågeln Arena in a crucial Allsvenskan regular season encounter during the 2026 campaign. Both sides languish near the relegation zone, with Kalmar in 14th place and Halmstad propping up the table at 16th. Halmstad enters with a structural power score of 46.07, edging Kalmar's 41.38 by 4.7 points, suggesting greater overall quality. However, Kalmar's recent form shines brighter at 11.11 compared to Halmstad's meager 4.33, potentially fueling a home resurgence. The venue's familiar confines often bolster Kalmar's efforts against lower-table foes. Lacking detailed efficiency or set-piece metrics due to unavailable xG data, the focus shifts to basic momentum and positioning. Kalmar seeks to capitalize on superior recent results, while Halmstad aims to defy the form gap with raw power. This matchup promises intensity as survival instincts drive both outfits forward.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Halmstad possesses a 4.7-point power advantage over Kalmar with scores of 46.07 versus 41.38.
  • Form: Kalmar outperforms Halmstad in form, scoring 11.11 against 4.33.
  • Squad: Halmstad's higher power rating indicates stronger squad depth despite poorer league standing.
  • Efficiency: No efficiency data available for either team.
  • Transition: Transition metrics unavailable in current dataset.
  • Set pieces: Set piece performance data absent due to lack of xG availability for both squads.
  • xVariable: xG-related variables not provided for Kalmar or Halmstad.
  • Market: Kalmar 54.1% (Δ+0%) | Draw 26.3% (Δ+0%) | Halmstad 19.5% (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
Kalmar T. Koskela
T. Koskela
VS
Halmstad J. Lindholm
J. Lindholm
0.67
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.33
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sirius Rank: 62 L
Elfsborg Rank: 57 W
IFK Göteborg Rank: 56 D
AIK Rank: 58 L
Djurgården Rank: 65 L
Västerås SK Rank: 47 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Brommapojkarna Rank: 48 L
Mjällby Rank: 68 L
Hammarby Rank: 68 D
IFK Göteborg Rank: 55 D
Degerfors Rank: 45 L
AIK Rank: 57 L
14
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
14 - 7 - 7
7
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Kalmar
54.13%
Draw
26.33%
Away Halmstad
19.54%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
41.38
46.07
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Kalmar
Halmstad
Power Score
41.38
46.07
League Position
14
16
Global Rank
786
886

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.

–
vs
Kalmar — Opponent-weighted form score
Halmstad — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Kalmar Halmstad

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 28 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Kalmar KAL Home
28 matches
Halmstad HAL Away
Match Record
14
Wins
7
7
Draws
7
7
Losses
14
Goals
36
Goals Scored
26
26
Goals Conceded
36
+10
Goal Difference
-10

Data last updated: 2026-05-06T01:04:26+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
J. Kindberg
30 J. Kindberg
R. Jansson
4 R. Jansson
L. Sætra
39 L. Sætra
A. Dari
20 A. Dari
V. Larsson
2 V. Larsson
M. Hallberg
5 M. Hallberg
R. Gojani
23 R. Gojani
N. Chourak
7 N. Chourak
C. Rosenquist
13 C. Rosenquist
A. Olusanya
11 A. Olusanya
C. Sagoe Junior
24 C. Sagoe Junior
T. Rönning
1 T. Rönning
G. Friberg
15 G. Friberg
E. Tõugjas
16 E. Tõugjas
P. Gregor
5 P. Gregor
A. Boman
17 A. Boman
R. Ascone
27 R. Ascone
J. Allansson
6 J. Allansson
O. Kapsimalis
22 O. Kapsimalis
O. Liimatta
20 O. Liimatta
E. Arvidsson
11 E. Arvidsson
O. Faraj
9 O. Faraj

General Information

Date & Time :
May 10, 2026, 12:00 PM
Competition :
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 7 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Guldfågeln Arena
Capacity :
12500
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

30
J. Kindberg
J. Kindberg Goalkeeper
6.87
13
C. Rosenquist
C. Rosenquist Attacker
6.88
11
A. Olusanya
A. Olusanya Centre Forward
6.71
24
Charles Sagoe Jr
Charles Sagoe Jr Attacker
7.13
5
M. Hallberg
M. Hallberg Central Midfield
6.71
4
R. Jansson
R. Jansson Right Back
6.89
39
L. Sætra
L. Sætra Right Back
6.58
20
Achraf Dari
Achraf Dari Left Back
6.8
2
Victor Larsson
Victor Larsson Left Back
6.45
23
R. Gojani
R. Gojani Central Midfield
6.98
7
N. Chourak
N. Chourak Central Midfield
6.83

Starting XI ▼

1
Tim Rönning
Tim Rönning Goalkeeper
6.53
9
Omar Faraj
Omar Faraj Centre Forward
6.7
22
Oliver Kapsimalis
Oliver Kapsimalis Left Wing
6.14
17
André Boman
André Boman Right Back
6.58
5
Pascal Gregor
Pascal Gregor Right Back
6.75
16
Erko Tougjas
Erko Tougjas Left Back
6.62
15
Gustav Friberg
Gustav Friberg Left Back
6.31
6
Joel Allansson
Joel Allansson Defensive Midfield
6.84
27
Rocco Ascone
Rocco Ascone Defensive Midfield
7.17
11
Ludvig Arvidsson
Ludvig Arvidsson Right Wing
6.61
20
Otso Liimatta
Otso Liimatta Attacking Midfield
6.81

CONCLUSION

Kalmar holds the upper hand entering this relegation skirmish, buoyed by superior form and home-soil familiarity at Guldfågeln Arena. Halmstad's power edge offers hope, yet their dismal recent showings cast doubts on execution. Without advanced stats like efficiency or set pieces, the contest hinges on Kalmar's momentum to secure vital points. Expect a gritty affair where Kalmar's 14th-place perch proves too sturdy for bottom-dwelling Halmstad. The hosts' drive to climb could overwhelm visitors' theoretical superiority, tilting balance toward a positive outcome for the home side.

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