GAIS vs Degerfors Prediction, Preview and Stats

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Gamla Ullevi Sat, 16 May - 1:00 PM
Allsvenskan
GAIS GAIS
Versus
Degerfors Degerfors
KICKOFF : Sat, 16 May - 1:00 PM
Round 8 Regular Season

CONTEXT

GAIS hosts Degerfors at Gamla Ullevi in an intriguing Allsvenskan regular season matchup during the 2026 campaign. The home side enters as the stronger outfit, powered by a 58.83 rating that outpaces Degerfors' 48.57, translating to a clear 10.3-point edge. Despite this, Degerfors occupies a higher league standing at 8th compared to GAIS's 12th position. Recent form tilts toward the visitors with a 17 score against GAIS's 11.11, suggesting momentum on their side. Lacking specifics on last outings, attention turns to broader dynamics where home advantage could prove decisive. Detailed efficiency and set-piece metrics remain elusive due to unavailable xG data and low-confidence proxies for both squads. This sets up a contest balancing raw power against current sharpness, with GAIS aiming to leverage their superior baseline strength in front of familiar supporters.

TL;DR

  • Structural: GAIS possesses a 10.3-point power advantage over Degerfors, marking them as the structurally stronger team.
  • Form: Degerfors holds a higher form score of 17 compared to GAIS's 11.11.
  • Squad: Degerfors ranks 8th in the league, ahead of GAIS in 12th place.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics unavailable for both GAIS and Degerfors.
  • Transition: Transition play data not provided for this fixture.
  • Set pieces: Set piece stats rely on low-confidence proxy data with no xG available for either team.
  • xVariable: xG data absent, hindering advanced performance variable analysis.
  • Market: Baseline split: GAIS 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Degerfors 0% (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
GAIS GAIS
GAIS
VS
Degerfors Degerfors
Degerfors
0.86
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.29
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Västerås SK Rank: 48 D
Örgryte Rank: 43 W
IFK Göteborg Rank: 56 D
Mjällby Rank: 68 D
Häcken Rank: 58 L
Malmö FF Rank: 64 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Mjällby Rank: 70 D
Häcken Rank: 59 D
Örgryte Rank: 42 D
AIK Rank: 58 W
Elfsborg Rank: 55 L
Halmstad Rank: 46 W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home GAIS
0%
Draw
0%
Away Degerfors
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
58.83
48.57
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
GAIS
Degerfors
Power Score
58.83
48.57
League Position
12
8
Global Rank
528
829

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
GAIS — Opponent-weighted form score
Degerfors — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) GAIS Degerfors

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

GAIS GAIS Home
2 matches
Degerfors Degerfors Away
Match Record
2
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
2
Goals
5
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
5
+5
Goal Difference
-5

Data last updated: 2026-05-09T01:10:14+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

General Information

Date & Time :
May 16, 2026, 01:00 PM
Competition :
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 8 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Gamla Ullevi
Capacity :
18416
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Mergim Krasniqi
Mergim Krasniqi Goalkeeper
13
Kees Sims
Kees Sims Goalkeeper
33
Andreas Kampp Kiilerich Hermansen
Andreas Kampp Kiilerich Hermansen Goalkeeper
6
August Wängberg
August Wängberg Defender
12
Robin Frej
Robin Frej Defender
2
Matteo de Brienne
Matteo de Brienne Defender
4
Oskar Ågren
Oskar Ågren Defender
22
Anes Cardaklija
Anes Cardaklija Defender
24
Filip Ludwig Beckman
Filip Ludwig Beckman Defender
5
Mats Robin Wendin Thomasson
Mats Robin Wendin Thomasson Defender
25
Jonas Lindberg
Jonas Lindberg Midfielder
7
Joackim Åberg
Joackim Åberg Midfielder
18
Kevin Holmén
Kevin Holmén Midfielder
8
William Milovanovic
William Milovanovic Midfielder
10
Henry Sletsjøe
Henry Sletsjøe Midfielder
16
Max Andersson
Max Andersson Midfielder
17
Róbert Frosti Þorkelsson
Róbert Frosti Þorkelsson Midfielder
27
Mohammed Bawa
Mohammed Bawa Midfielder
28
Lucas Hedlund
Lucas Hedlund Attacker
9
Gustav Lundgren
Gustav Lundgren Attacker
32
Oscar Pettersson
Oscar Pettersson Attacker
20
Samuel Salter
Samuel Salter Attacker
21
Shalom Ekong
Shalom Ekong Attacker
11
Rasmus Patrik Niklasson Johansson
Rasmus Patrik Niklasson Johansson Attacker
26
Blessing Asumang Dankwah
Blessing Asumang Dankwah Attacker

Squad ▼

38
Matvei Igonen
Matvei Igonen Goalkeeper
25
Rasmus Forsell
Rasmus Forsell Goalkeeper
1
Wille Jakobsson
Wille Jakobsson Goalkeeper
7
Sebastian Ohlsson
Sebastian Ohlsson Defender
6
Daniel Sundgren
Daniel Sundgren Defender
12
Erik Lindell
Erik Lindell Defender
5
Juhani Pikkarainen
Juhani Pikkarainen Defender
2
Mamadouba Diaby
Mamadouba Diaby Defender
15
Nasiru Moro
Nasiru Moro Defender
28
Jesús Hernández Mesas
Jesús Hernández Mesas Defender
18
Samba Diatara
Samba Diatara Defender
16
Sebastian Ohlsson
Sebastian Ohlsson Midfielder
14
Ludvig Fritzson
Ludvig Fritzson Midfielder
8
Nahom Girmai
Nahom Girmai Midfielder
19
Bilal Hussein
Bilal Hussein Midfielder
4
Kazper Karlsson
Kazper Karlsson Midfielder
20
Elias Barsoum
Elias Barsoum Midfielder
13
Gideon Yaw Yiriyon
Gideon Yaw Yiriyon Midfielder
21
Alexander Berisson
Alexander Berisson Midfielder
22
Alexander Lindgren
Alexander Lindgren Midfielder
11
Dijan Vukojevic
Dijan Vukojevic Attacker
17
Arman Taranis
Arman Taranis Attacker
10
Marcus Rafferty
Marcus Rafferty Attacker
27
Ziyad Salifu
Ziyad Salifu Attacker
24
Olle Leonardsson
Olle Leonardsson Attacker

CONCLUSION

GAIS's power superiority positions them favorably despite Degerfors' edge in form and standings. Playing at Gamla Ullevi offers the hosts a vital boost in this evenly poised battle. Without granular efficiency or set-piece insights, the focus narrows to overall strength and recent trends favoring the visitors slightly. GAIS must channel their 10.3-point lead into early dominance to counter Degerfors' momentum. Expect a tight affair where defensive solidity and home crowd energy could tip the scales, potentially allowing GAIS to climb the table with a hard-fought victory.

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