Halmstad vs Degerfors Preview, Predictions, Analysis & Tips

2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden

Björkevi IP Sun, 12 Apr - 12:00 PM

Allsvenskan

Halmstad HAL

Degerfors Degerfors

Full Time Sun, 12 Apr 12:00 PM

Round 2 Regular Season

Marcus Rafferty - 90+3'

Sebastian Ohlsson - 56'

Daniel Sundgren - 44'

CONTEXT

The match between Halmstad and Degerfors is finished, ending with a full-time score of 0-2 to the visitors. Degerfors led 1-0 at half-time and added a second goal after the interval to claim a comfortable away victory. Pre-match expectations pointed to a relatively even contest, with forecasts suggesting roughly 31 percent for a Halmstad win, 30 percent for a draw, and 39 percent for a Degerfors success. The result marked a significant deviation in favor of Degerfors, who emerged as the stronger team and delivered a decisive performance well above those projections. The efficiency shift stayed in line with expectations, as the away side showed greater clinical edge despite the hosts enjoying a slight territorial advantage. Halmstad recorded 54 percent possession to Degerfors’ 46 percent, yet no xG data is available to determine precise alignment with expected goals. The outcome proved consistent with the pre-match projection favoring Degerfors. No red cards were issued and no major disruptive events altered the flow, allowing the visitors to control the key moments and secure the win.

TL;DR

Structural deviation: Degerfors showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
Event impact: No major event distortion.
Red card distortion: None.

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

Match referee

E. Mattsson

25 matches in sample

Avg. cards

0.12

Fouls / match 0.52

Yellow cards / match 0.12

Red cards / match 0

Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

A. Söderkvist

1st Assistant

J. Dahl

2nd Assistant

K. Karlsson

4th Official

J. Lindholm

H. Goitom

1.4

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

1.4

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

1 - 2 - 3

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Halmstad

31.26%

Draw

30%

Degerfors

38.75%

Movement

Changes since opening

Halmstad

+31.04%

Draw

+28.08%

Degerfors

-59.11%

Team Power Ranking

20.74

22.7

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Halmstad

Degerfors

Power Score

20.74

22.7

League Position

Global Rank

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.

Halmstad — Opponent-weighted form score

Degerfors — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Halmstad Degerfors

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

Halmstad

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

Degerfors

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition 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

Halmstad ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy Degerfors

Attacking Efficiency

Higher is better

Attacking Efficiency

14.54

27.83

Defensive Efficiency

Lower is better

Defensive Efficiency

27.83

14.54

Combined Efficiency Index

-3 0 3

Halmstad -1.32 Efficiency Index

Degerfors +1.32 Efficiency Index

xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.

Halmstad

Degerfors

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.

Halmstad ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy Degerfors

Created Set-piece attacking threat

Halmstad Degerfors

Set-piece xG Share

—

Goals per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xG)

— vs —

Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure

Halmstad Degerfors

Set-piece xGA Share

—

Conceded per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xGA)

— vs —

xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.

Halmstad

Degerfors

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.

Halmstad

Degerfors

Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence

Halmstad Degerfors

Goals per Match ↑ better

—

Shots per Match ↑ better

—

Dangerous Attacks ↑ better

—

Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure

Halmstad Degerfors

Goals Conceded ↓ better

—

Shots Conceded ↓ better

—

Dangerous Attacks Conceded ↓ better

—

Halmstad

Degerfors

Window = 15s post-possession change

Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

Degerfors had peak pressure around 64'.
Degerfors started the game with stronger pressure.

HAL Pressure Degerfors Pressure

⚡

Pressure Index: Degerfors reached the top pressure at 64' (71.47).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 6 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Halmstad HAL Home

6 matches

Degerfors Degerfors Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

-7

Goal Difference

Data last updated: 2026-04-13T00:02:52+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3

Match Formation 4-4-2

1 T. Rönning

17 A. Boman

5 P. Gregor

16 E. Tõugjas

15 G. Friberg

14 H. Carneil

6 J. Allansson

27 R. Ascone

20 O. Liimatta

18 M. Persson

24 R. Kaib

38 M. Igonen

18 S. Diatara

5 J. Pikkarainen

16 S. Ohlsson

6 D. Sundgren

20 E. Barsoum

22 N. Girmai

4 K. Karlsson

14 L. Fritzson

10 M. Rafferty

11 D. Vukojevic

General Information

Date & Time :

Apr 12, 2026, 12:00 PM

Competition :

2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 2 · Regular Season

Stadium :

Björkevi IP

Capacity :

15500

Pitch Surface :

N/A

Weather :

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees :

Erik Mattsson

Andreas Söderkvist

Jonas Dahl

Kristoffer Karlsson

Statistics

Possession

HAL

53%

Degerfors

47%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 3

0 Big Chances Created 2

3 Shots 8

37 Dangerous attacks 56

54 Possession 46

0 Corners 6

14 Free kicks 14

2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

6 Successful Dribbles 3

12 Dribble Attempts 17

4 Goal Attempts 5

22 Throwins 30

50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 18

3 Goal Kicks 4

51 Ball Safe 47

0 Assists 2

3 Substitutions 3

Attacking

108 Attacks 93

Possession

79 Long Passes 67

24 Successful Long Passes 23

444 Passes 366

77 Successful Passes Percentage 73

4 Key Passes 7

341 Successful Passes 268

30 Successful Long Passes Percentage 34

Defensive

2 Interceptions 6

22 Tackles 22

2 Saves 1

Build-up

11 Total Crosses 20

0 Accurate Crosses 9

Discipline

7 Fouls 11

2 Offsides 2

Lineup

Referee : Erik Mattsson

Manager ▼

J. Lindholm Coach

Starting XI ▼

Tim Rönning Goalkeeper

Pascal Gregor Defender

Gustav Friberg Defender

Erko Tougjas Defender

André Boman Defender

Joel Allansson Midfielder

Hussein Carneil Midfielder

Omar Faraj

Attacker61'

Rocco Ascone Midfielder

Malte Persson Attacker

Emmanuel Yeboah

Attacker70'

Otso Liimatta Attacker

Rami Kaib Attacker

Marvin Illary

Midfielder61'

Substitutes ▼

Omar Faraj

Attacker61'

Marvin Illary

Midfielder61'

Emmanuel Yeboah

Attacker70'

Bench ▼

William Lykke Goalkeeper

Gabriel Wallentin Defender

Filip Schyberg Defender

Niilo Mäenpää Midfielder

Joel Nilsson Midfielder

Aleksander Damnjanovic Nilsson Midfielder

Referee : Erik Mattsson