Mjällby vs Halmstad Preview, Predictions, Analysis & Tips

2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden

Strandvallen Mon, 27 Apr - 5:00 PM

Allsvenskan

Mjällby Mjällby

Halmstad HAL

Full Time Mon, 27 Apr 5:00 PM

Round 5 Regular Season

Villiam Granath - 84'

Jacob Bergström - 56'

CONTEXT

Mjällby defeated Halmstad 2-0 in a controlled Allsvenskan encounter, maintaining a clean sheet while asserting dominance through 61% possession compared to Halmstad's 39%. The first half ended level at 0-0, with both sides scoreless before Mjällby found breakthroughs in the second period to secure the win. As the designated stronger team, Mjällby delivered a performance consistent with expectations, exhibiting minimal structural deviation of 2.1%. No red cards disrupted the flow, and the absence of significant second-half adjustments underscored a steady tactical approach. Possession translated effectively into chances, though xG data remains unavailable for deeper shot quality analysis. Halmstad struggled to convert limited opportunities, unable to challenge Mjällby's defensive solidity. This result reinforces Mjällby's home strength, aligning with pre-match assessments where they held a commanding position.

TL;DR

Structural deviation: The match result exhibited minimal structural deviation of 2.1% in favor of Mjällby.
Efficiency shift: Team efficiencies stayed in line with pre-match expectations.
xG alignment: xG data unavailable, preventing direct alignment assessment.
Market alignment: Outcome fully aligned with pre-match market positioning.
xG expectations: xG expectations unmeasurable due to lack of underlying data.
Event impact: No impactful events like red cards or major adjustments occurred.
Red card distortion: Absence of red cards meant 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

R. Sundell

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

A. Milovanovic

2nd Assistant

A. Abazi

4th Official

Karl Marius Aksum

J. Lindholm

1.67

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

10 - 3 - 3

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Mjällby

97.89%

Draw

1.92%

Halmstad

0.2%

Team Power Ranking

24.07

18.05

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Mjällby

Halmstad

Power Score

24.07

18.05

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.

Mjällby — Opponent-weighted form score

Halmstad — Opponent-weighted form score

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

Mjällby

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

Halmstad

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

Mjällby ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy Halmstad

Attacking Efficiency

Higher is better

Attacking Efficiency

27.62

45.00

Defensive Efficiency

Lower is better

Defensive Efficiency

45.00

27.62

Combined Efficiency Index

-3 0 3

Mjällby -1.73 Efficiency Index

Halmstad +1.73 Efficiency Index

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

Mjällby

Halmstad

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.

Mjällby ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy Halmstad

Created Set-piece attacking threat

Mjällby Halmstad

Set-piece xG Share

—

Goals per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xG)

— vs —

Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure

Mjällby Halmstad

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.

Mjällby

Halmstad

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.

Mjällby

Halmstad

Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence

Mjällby Halmstad

Goals per Match ↑ better

—

Shots per Match ↑ better

—

Dangerous Attacks ↑ better

—

Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure

Mjällby Halmstad

Goals Conceded ↓ better

—

Shots Conceded ↓ better

—

Dangerous Attacks Conceded ↓ better

—

Mjällby

Halmstad

Window = 15s post-possession change

Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

Mjällby had peak pressure around 63'.
Mjällby started the game with stronger pressure.

Mjällby Pressure HAL Pressure

⚡

Pressure Index: Mjällby reached the top pressure at 63' (85.96).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 16 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Mjällby Mjällby Home

16 matches

Halmstad HAL Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

+14

Goal Difference

-14

Data last updated: 2026-04-28T00:02:47+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-3

Match Formation 4-2-3-1

13 R. Wallinder

5 A. Iqbal

4 A. Norén

33 T. Miettinen

17 E. Stroud

22 J. Gustavsson

6 L. Malachowski Thorell

14 W. Granath

19 A. Manneh

18 J. Bergström

10 J. Kjaer

38 W. Lykke

16 E. Tõugjas

3 G. Wallentin

5 P. Gregor

17 A. Boman

6 J. Allansson

25 A. Nilsson

22 O. Kapsimalis

20 O. Liimatta

11 E. Arvidsson

9 O. Faraj

General Information

Date & Time :

Apr 27, 2026, 05:00 PM

Competition :

2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 5 · Regular Season

Stadium :

Strandvallen

Capacity :

6500

Pitch Surface :

Grass

Weather :

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees :

Andreas Söderkvist

Alexander Milovanovic

Arianit Abazi

Richard Sundell

Statistics

Possession

Mjällby

57%

HAL

43%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 0

2 Big Chances Created 1

8 Shots 2

57 Dangerous attacks 31

61 Possession 39

8 Corners 5

11 Free kicks 9

1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

5 Substitutions 5

10 Goal Attempts 6

1 Assists 0

104 Ball Safe 90

18 Throwins 32

22 Dribble Attempts 31

32 Successful Dribbles Percentage 52

7 Successful Dribbles 16

6 Goal Kicks 7

Attacking

95 Attacks 76

0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

84 Successful Passes Percentage 80

598 Passes 374

61 Long Passes 41

49 Successful Long Passes Percentage 54

503 Successful Passes 301

30 Successful Long Passes 22

9 Key Passes 11

Defensive

20 Tackles 23

50 Duels Won 59

15 Interceptions 11

2 Saves 6

Build-up

19 Total Crosses 21

3 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

9 Fouls 11

2 Offsides 0

Lineup

Referee : Richard Sundell

Manager ▼

Karl Marius Aksum Coach

Starting XI ▼

Robin Wallinder Goalkeeper

7.19

Axel Norén Defender

6.94

Abdullah Iqbal Defender

6.85

Tony Miettinen Defender

6.75

Tom Pettersson

Defender63'

6.48

Ludwig Malachowski Thorell Midfielder

7.3

Romeo Leandersson

Midfielder72'

6.47

Villiam Granath Midfielder

6.63

Ludvig Tidstrand

Midfielder85'

6.57

Elliot Stroud Midfielder

7.59

Jesper Gustavsson Midfielder

6.64

Jeppe Kjær Attacker

Viktor Gustafson

Midfielder46'

6.78

Jacob Bergström Attacker

6.96

Abdoulie Manneh Attacker

7.5

Olle Lindberg

Midfielder63'

6.48

Substitutes ▼

Viktor Gustafson

Midfielder46'

6.78

Olle Lindberg

Midfielder63'

6.48

Tom Pettersson

Defender63'

6.48

Romeo Leandersson

Midfielder72'

6.47

Ludvig Tidstrand

Midfielder85'

6.57

Bench ▼

Alexander Lundin Goalkeeper

M. Nielsen Defender

6.76

T. Helge Midfielder

Á. Samuelsen Attacker

6.78

Referee : Richard Sundell