Halmstad vs Elfsborg Prediction, Preview and Stats

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Björkevi IP Sat, 16 May - 1:00 PM
Allsvenskan
Halmstad HAL
Versus
Elfsborg ELF
KICKOFF : Sat, 16 May - 1:00 PM
Round 8 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Halmstad welcome Elfsborg to Björkevi IP in a critical Allsvenskan regular season encounter during the 2026 campaign. Propping up the table in 16th place, the hosts grapple with a power score of just 46.26, significantly trailing Elfsborg's potent 57.85 rating that underscores the visitors' 11.6-point advantage. This structural disparity is mirrored in recent form, where Halmstad's modest 5.56 lags far behind Elfsborg's commanding 27.89, signaling the away side's superior momentum heading into the fixture. Lacking detailed last outings or advanced metrics like efficiency and set pieces—due to unavailable xG data and low-confidence proxies—analysis hinges on these core indicators. Elfsborg's second-place standing amplifies their threat, while Halmstad must summon defensive resilience and opportunistic play to bridge the gap. The matchup pits desperation against dominance, with transitions and squad cohesion likely pivotal in determining the outcome.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Elfsborg hold a clear structural superiority with a power score of 57.85 against Halmstad's 46.26 and league position of 2nd versus 16th.
  • Form: Elfsborg's form score stands at 27.89, towering over Halmstad's 5.56.
  • Squad: Squad details limited; Elfsborg rated stronger via overall power metrics.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data unavailable in provided metrics.
  • Transition: Transition analysis constrained by absent specific performance data.
  • Set pieces: Set piece metrics unavailable with low confidence and proxy usage for both teams.
  • xVariable: xG data not available for attack or defense on either side.
  • Market: Projection split: Halmstad 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Elfsborg 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
Halmstad Halmstad
Halmstad
VS
Elfsborg Elfsborg
Elfsborg
0.43
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Kalmar Rank: 50 D
Brommapojkarna Rank: 48 L
Mjällby Rank: 68 L
Hammarby Rank: 68 D
IFK Göteborg Rank: 55 D
Degerfors Rank: 49 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Brommapojkarna Rank: 50 W
AIK Rank: 57 D
Kalmar Rank: 49 L
Djurgården Rank: 65 W
Degerfors Rank: 47 W
Västerås SK Rank: 48 D
4
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
4 - 7 - 19
19
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Halmstad
0%
Draw
0%
Away Elfsborg
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
46.26
57.85
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Halmstad
Elfsborg
Power Score
46.26
57.85
League Position
16
2
Global Rank
886
561

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 30 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Halmstad HAL Home
30 matches
Elfsborg ELF Away
Match Record
4
Wins
19
7
Draws
7
19
Losses
4
Goals
26
Goals Scored
62
62
Goals Conceded
26
-36
Goal Difference
+36

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 :
Björkevi IP
Capacity :
15500
Pitch Surface :
N/A
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Tim Rönning
Tim Rönning Goalkeeper
38
William Lykke
William Lykke Goalkeeper
5
Pascal Gregor
Pascal Gregor Defender
19
Rami Kaib
Rami Kaib Defender
4
Filip Schyberg
Filip Schyberg Defender
3
Gabriel Wallentin
Gabriel Wallentin Defender
17
André Boman
André Boman Defender
16
Erko Jonne Tõugjas
Erko Jonne Tõugjas Defender
15
Gustav Friberg
Gustav Friberg Defender
6
Joel Allansson
Joel Allansson Midfielder
8
Niilo Mäenpää
Niilo Mäenpää Midfielder
25
Aleksander Nilsson
Aleksander Nilsson Midfielder
27
Rocco Ascone
Rocco Ascone Midfielder
20
Otso Liimatta
Otso Liimatta Midfielder
—
Hussein Carneil
Hussein Carneil Midfielder
31
Iddrisu Moro
Iddrisu Moro Midfielder
—
Jesper Westermark
Jesper Westermark Attacker
—
Joel Nilsson
Joel Nilsson Attacker
—
Omar Faraj
Omar Faraj Attacker
99
Emmanuel Damoah Yeboah
Emmanuel Damoah Yeboah Attacker
29
Erik Ludvig Arvidsson
Erik Ludvig Arvidsson Attacker
19
Marvin Illary
Marvin Illary Attacker
33
Oliver Kapsimalis
Oliver Kapsimalis Attacker
18
Malte Persson
Malte Persson Attacker

Squad ▼

1
Tim Erlandsson
Tim Erlandsson Goalkeeper
31
Isak Pettersson
Isak Pettersson Goalkeeper
15
Simon Hedlund
Simon Hedlund Defender
23
Niklas Hult
Niklas Hult Defender
8
Sebastian Holmén
Sebastian Holmén Defender
4
Thomas Poppler-Isherwood
Thomas Poppler-Isherwood Defender
6
Rasmus Wikström
Rasmus Wikström Defender
29
Ibrahim Buhari
Ibrahim Buhari Defender
26
Ludvig Richtnér
Ludvig Richtnér Defender
2
Rufai Mohammed
Rufai Mohammed Defender
28
Frode Aronsson
Frode Aronsson Defender
10
Simon Olsson
Simon Olsson Midfielder
18
Júlíus Magnússon
Júlíus Magnússon Midfielder
19
Julius Beck
Julius Beck Midfielder
16
Altti Hellemaa
Altti Hellemaa Midfielder
—
Momoh Ibrahim Kamara
Momoh Ibrahim Kamara Midfielder
27
Victor Ozor Okeke
Victor Ozor Okeke Midfielder
9
Arbër Zeneli
Arbër Zeneli Attacker
17
Per Frick
Per Frick Attacker
11
Taylor Silverholt
Taylor Silverholt Attacker
21
Linnéa Östman
Linnéa Östman Attacker
25
Ari Sigurpálsson
Ari Sigurpálsson Attacker
24
Frederik Ihler
Frederik Ihler Attacker
22
Dion Krasniqi
Dion Krasniqi Attacker
20
Gottfrid Rapp
Gottfrid Rapp Attacker

CONCLUSION

Elfsborg enter as overwhelming favorites, bolstered by their second-place perch and superior power and form metrics that expose Halmstad's vulnerabilities at the foot of the table. The 11.6-point power gap suggests the visitors control possession and chances effectively, while Halmstad's home venue offers slim hope for a rearguard action. Absent granular insights into set pieces or efficiency, focus shifts to Elfsborg's ability to convert dominance into goals amid Halmstad's likely deep block. Key battles in midfield transitions could swing the tie, but structural edges point decisively toward an Elfsborg triumph in this lopsided affair.

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