Halmstad vs IFK Göteborg Preview, Predictions, Analysis & Tips

2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden

Björkevi IP Sat, 18 Apr - 1:00 PM

Allsvenskan

Halmstad HAL

1 – 1

IFK Göteborg GOT

Full Time Sat, 18 Apr 1:00 PM

Round 3 Regular Season

Omar Faraj - 62'

Tobias Heintz - 64'

CONTEXT

In a tightly contested Allsvenskan clash, Halmstad secured a vital 1-1 draw against IFK Göteborg at home. Despite dominating just 38% possession, Halmstad matched their higher-rated opponents goal-for-goal, with both strikes coming in the second half after a goalless first period. IFK Göteborg controlled the ball but struggled to convert, highlighting Halmstad's defensive resilience and clinical finishing. Labeled the stronger side pre-match, Halmstad defied expectations by holding firm, resulting in a significant structural deviation. No red cards disrupted play, and the even halftime score set the stage for a gritty finish. This outcome underscores Halmstad's ability to punch above their possession weight against a possession-heavy Göteborg.

TL;DR

Structural deviation: Halmstad exhibited a significant structural deviation of 72.5%.
Efficiency shift: Efficiency for both teams remained in line with expectations.
xG alignment: xG alignment cannot be assessed due to unavailable data.
Market alignment: Market expectations did not align with the draw result.
xG expectations: xG expectations unavailable for evaluation.
Event impact: No second-half adjustments or events notably impacted the match.
Red card distortion: No red cards occurred, resulting in no distortion to match dynamics.

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

O. Johnson

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. Milovanovic

2nd Assistant

F. Oppong

4th Official

S. Robertsson

1st Assistant

J. Lindholm

S. Billborn

1.17

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

1.17

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

2 - 12 - 16

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Halmstad

25.12%

Draw

27.51%

IFK Göteborg

47.37%

Movement

Changes since opening

Halmstad

+20.66%

Draw

-57.63%

IFK Göteborg

+36.96%

Team Power Ranking

18.86

18.72

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Halmstad

IFK Göteborg

Power Score

18.86

18.72

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

IFK Göteborg — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Halmstad IFK Göteborg

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 —

IFK Göteborg

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 IFK Göteborg

Attacking Efficiency

Higher is better

Attacking Efficiency

34.74

31.94

Defensive Efficiency

Lower is better

Defensive Efficiency

31.94

34.74

Combined Efficiency Index

-3 0 3

Halmstad +0.28 Efficiency Index

IFK Göteborg -0.28 Efficiency Index

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

Halmstad

IFK Göteborg

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 IFK Göteborg

Created Set-piece attacking threat

Halmstad IFK Göteborg

Set-piece xG Share

—

Goals per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xG)

— vs —

Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure

Halmstad IFK Göteborg

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

IFK Göteborg

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

IFK Göteborg

Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence

Halmstad IFK Göteborg

Goals per Match ↑ better

—

Shots per Match ↑ better

—

Dangerous Attacks ↑ better

—

Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure

Halmstad IFK Göteborg

Goals Conceded ↓ better

—

Shots Conceded ↓ better

—

Dangerous Attacks Conceded ↓ better

—

Halmstad

IFK Göteborg

Window = 15s post-possession change

Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

HAL had peak pressure around 67'.
HAL started the game with stronger pressure.

HAL Pressure GOT Pressure

⚡

Pressure Index: HAL reached the top pressure at 67' (66.03).

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

IFK Göteborg GOT Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

-32

Goal Difference

+32

Data last updated: 2026-04-19T00:03:07+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1

1 T. Rönning

17 A. Boman

5 P. Gregor

16 E. Tõugjas

24 R. Kaib

25 A. Nilsson

6 J. Allansson

11 E. Arvidsson

27 R. Ascone

20 O. Liimatta

9 O. Faraj

25 E. Bishesari

17 A. Jallow

3 A. Erlingmark

4 R. Yeboah

18 F. Eriksson

16 F. Ottosson

15 D. Kjær Kruse

14 T. Heintz

23 K. Thordarson

11 S. Alioum Moubarak

9 M. Fenger

General Information

Date & Time :

Apr 18, 2026, 01:00 PM

Competition :

2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 3 · Regular Season

Stadium :

Björkevi IP

Capacity :

15500

Attendance :

8644

Pitch Surface :

N/A

Weather :

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees :

Alexander Milovanovic

Fredrick Oppong

Sebastian Robertsson

Oscar Johnson

Statistics

Possession

HAL

40%

GOT

60%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1

1 Big Chances Created 1

6 Shots 10

44 Dangerous attacks 56

38 Possession 62

3 Corners 2

18 Free kicks 17

1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

33 Successful Dribbles Percentage 45

21 Throwins 29

79 Ball Safe 81

10 Goal Kicks 8

12 Dribble Attempts 11

8 Goal Attempts 9

4 Successful Dribbles 5

0 Injuries 1

0 Hit Woodwork 2

1 Assists 1

4 Substitutions 2

Attacking

81 Attacks 115

Possession

324 Passes 535

74 Successful Passes Percentage 83

240 Successful Passes 442

8 Key Passes 13

38 Successful Long Passes Percentage 50

20 Successful Long Passes 46

53 Long Passes 92

Defensive

14 Tackles 17

47 Duels Won 52

5 Interceptions 10

2 Saves 2

Build-up

18 Total Crosses 26

6 Accurate Crosses 8

Discipline

17 Fouls 18

1 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Oscar Johnson

Manager ▼

J. Lindholm Coach

Starting XI ▼

Tim Rönning Goalkeeper

6.65

Pascal Gregor Defender

6.71

Erko Tougjas Defender

6.43

André Boman Defender

6.43

Rami Kaib Defender

6.29

Joel Allansson Midfielder

6.89

Ludvig Arvidsson Midfielder

7.55

Hussein Carneil

Midfielder71'

6.56

Otso Liimatta Midfielder

6.78

Joel Nilsson

Midfielder79'

6.48

Aleksander Damnjanovic Nilsson Midfielder

6.97

Vincent Gunnar Johansson

Midfielder79'

6.37

Rocco Ascone Midfielder

7.15

Omar Faraj Attacker

6.41

Malte Persson

Attacker71'

6.78

Substitutes ▼

Hussein Carneil

Midfielder71'

6.56

Malte Persson

Attacker71'

6.78

Joel Nilsson

Midfielder79'

6.48

Vincent Gunnar Johansson

Midfielder79'

6.37

Bench ▼

William Lykke Goalkeeper

Gabriel Wallentin Defender

6.45

Filip Schyberg Defender

Gustav Friberg Defender

6.22

Emmanuel Yeboah Attacker

6.51

Referee : Oscar Johnson