Västerås SK vs IFK Göteborg Prediction, Preview and Stats

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Iver Arena (Västerås) Sun, 31 May - 12:00 PM
Allsvenskan
Västerås SK Västerås SK
4 Winner 5
IFK Göteborg GOT
Full Time Sun, 31 May 12:00 PM
Round 10 Regular Season
Goal
|
Goal
Tobias Heintz - 79', 37', 8', 1'

CONTEXT

Västerås SK hosted IFK Göteborg in a match that concluded with a 4-5 scoreline. The halftime score stood at 2-4 in favor of the visitors. Västerås SK held 60 percent possession compared to 40 percent for IFK Göteborg. No red cards were shown to either side. IFK Göteborg emerged as the winner despite Västerås SK being designated the stronger team beforehand. The outcome showed minimal deviation from pre-match indicators for the away side. The result aligned with available market signals and efficiency measures remained consistent throughout the contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Västerås SK 4-5 IFK Göteborg. IFK Göteborg showed a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift stayed in line with overall team performance indicators.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be assessed because expected goals data was unavailable.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment held true as the final result matched pre-match signals.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations remained unevaluated due to the absence of underlying metrics.
  • Event impact: Event impact centered on the nine total goals scored across both halves.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion was absent as neither team received any dismissals.
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

Match referee

G. Maqedonci

Sweden 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

R. Beigi

4th Official

Sweden

D. Yng

1st Assistant

Sweden

A. Spahić

2nd Assistant

Sweden

League averages

Allsvenskan Based on last 100 matches

Fouls / match 24.09
Yellow cards / match 3.65
Red cards / match 0.07
Penalties / match 0.2
Västerås SK A. Rubin
A. Rubin
VS
IFK Göteborg S. Billborn
S. Billborn
1.33
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.78
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Malmö FF Rank: W
AIK Rank: D
GAIS Rank: L
Hammarby Rank: L
Brommapojkarna Rank: W
Häcken Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Mjällby Rank: D
Örgryte Rank: W
Hammarby Rank: L
Djurgården Rank: L
GAIS Rank: D
Kalmar Rank: D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 2 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Västerås SK
0.19%
Draw
5.09%
Away IFK Göteborg
94.72%

Movement

Changes since opening
Västerås SK
-0.02%
Draw
-1.32%
IFK Göteborg
+1.35%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
24.31
15.34
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Västerås SK
IFK Göteborg
Power Score
24.31
15.34
League Position
11
14
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.

–
vs
Västerås SK — Opponent-weighted form score
IFK Göteborg — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Västerås SK IFK Göteborg

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Västerås SK

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

Västerås SK ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy IFK Göteborg
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
35.00
32.25
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
32.25
35.00
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Västerås SK +0.28 Efficiency Index
vs
IFK Göteborg -0.28 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Västerås SK
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.

Västerås SK ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy IFK Göteborg
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Västerås SK IFK Göteborg
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Västerås SK IFK Göteborg
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Västerås SK
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.

–
Västerås SK
vs
IFK Göteborg
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Västerås SK IFK Göteborg
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Västerås SK 0.48
IFK Göteborg 0.29
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Västerås SK IFK Göteborg
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Västerås SK 0.13
IFK Göteborg 0.10
Västerås SK
IFK Göteborg
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • Västerås SK had peak pressure around 96'.
  • GOT started the game with stronger pressure.
Västerås SK Pressure GOT Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: Västerås SK reached the top pressure at 96' (66.04).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Västerås SK Västerås SK Home
2 matches
IFK Göteborg GOT Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
2
Draws
2
0
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
2
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-06-01T00:00:51+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-3
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
E. Bishesari
Sweden
25 E. Bishesari
N. Tolf
22 N. Tolf
J. Bager
Denmark
5 J. Bager
R. Yeboah
Ghana
4 R. Yeboah
A. Jallow
Substitution
Sweden
17 A. Jallow
D. Kjær Kruse
Denmark
15 D. Kjær Kruse
F. Ottosson
Substitution
Sweden
16 F. Ottosson
B. Brantlind
Substitution
26 B. Brantlind
T. Heintz
Substitution
Norway
14 (C) T. Heintz
S. Clemmensen
Substitution
Denmark
7 S. Clemmensen
A. Bergmark-Wiberg
Sweden
29 A. Bergmark-Wiberg

General Information

Date & Time :
May 31, 2026, 12:00 PM
Competition :
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 10 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Iver Arena (Västerås)
Capacity :
7044
Pitch Surface :
N/A
Weather :
☀️ , Clear
Referees :
Granit Maqedonci
Rambod Beigi
Daniel Yng
Almira Spahić

Statistics

Possession
Västerås SK
56%
GOT
44%

Top Statistics

4 Goals 5
3 Big Chances Created 3
11 Shots 9
40 Dangerous attacks 38
60 Possession 40
7 Corners 3
16 Free kicks 6
0 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

25 Successful Dribbles Percentage 25
2 Successful Dribbles 2
20 Throwins 18
8 Dribble Attempts 8
6 Substitutions 5
2 Injuries 2
11 Goal Attempts 9
64 Ball Safe 60
13 Goal Kicks 7
1 Hit Woodwork 0
4 Assists 4

Attacking

91 Attacks 94

Possession

376 Successful Passes 232
69 Long Passes 80
81 Successful Passes Percentage 74
463 Passes 314
10 Key Passes 9
32 Successful Long Passes 34
46 Successful Long Passes Percentage 43

Defensive

7 Interceptions 12
41 Duels Won 26
8 Tackles 10
1 Saves 2

Build-up

23 Total Crosses 15
6 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

6 Fouls 16
1 Offsides 2

Lineup

Referee : Granit Maqedonci

Starting XI ▼

34
Elis Jäger
Elis Jäger Goalkeeper
5.79
2
Herman Magnusson
Herman Magnusson (C) Defender
6.54
4
Philip Bonde
Philip Bonde Defender
6.26
21
Victor Wernersson
Victor Wernersson Defender
5.86
10
Jonathan Ring
Jonathan Ring
Attacker76'
6.7
3
Marcus Baggesen
Marcus Baggesen Midfielder
7.09
15
Jonathan Karlsson
Jonathan Karlsson
Defender58'
6.58
8
Mamadou Diagne
Mamadou Diagne Midfielder
6.45
11
Simon Gefvert
Simon Gefvert Midfielder
7.02
30
Mattias Hellisdal
Mattias Hellisdal Midfielder
6.19
24
Jack Tagesson
Jack Tagesson
Defender76'
6.4
5
Karl Gunnarsson
Karl Gunnarsson Attacker
8.01
20
Jonny Melvin Ljungqvist
Jonny Melvin Ljungqvist
Defender76'
6.37
9
Mikkel Ladefoged
Mikkel Ladefoged Attacker
7.16
17
Axel Sountonoma Taonsa
Axel Sountonoma Taonsa
Midfielder45+2'
2
9.09
19
Jens Magnusson
Jens Magnusson Attacker
6.64
23
L. Sibelius
L. Sibelius
Midfielder85'
6.76
Referee : Granit Maqedonci

Starting XI ▼

25
Elis Bishesari
Elis Bishesari Goalkeeper
6.01
4
Rockson Yeboah
Rockson Yeboah Defender
7.17
5
Jonas Bager
Jonas Bager Defender
5.83
17
Alexander Jallow
Alexander Jallow Defender
6.49
23
Kolbeinn Thórdarson
Kolbeinn Thórdarson
Midfielder15'
6.45
22
Noah Tolf
Noah Tolf Defender
6.76
7
Sebastian Clemmensen
Sebastian Clemmensen Midfielder
6.88
10
Ramon Pascal Lundqvist
Ramon Pascal Lundqvist
Midfielder57'
6.05
14
Tobias Heintz
Tobias Heintz (C) Midfielder
4
9.69
27
Alfons Borén
Alfons Borén
Attacker84'
6.5
15
David Kruse
David Kruse Midfielder
6.27
16
Filip Ottosson
Filip Ottosson Midfielder
6.78
8
Imam Jagne
Imam Jagne
Midfielder76'
6.53
26
Benjamin Brantlind
Benjamin Brantlind Midfielder
6.05
11
Saidou Alioum Moubarak
Saidou Alioum Moubarak
Attacker57'
6.52
29
Adam Bergmark-Wiberg
Adam Bergmark-Wiberg Attacker
7.84

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
L. Sibelius → Jens Magnusson
11th Substitution
85'
84'
Event
Alfons Borén → Tobias Heintz
10th Substitution
83'
Event
Jonas Bager
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
79'
Event
Tobias Heintz
Right foot shot / 9th Goal
Event
Jonathan Ring → Victor Wernersson
8th Substitution
76'
Event
Jack Tagesson → Mattias Hellisdal
9th Substitution
76'
Event
Jonny Melvin Ljungqvist → Karl Gunnarsson
7th Substitution
76'
76'
Event
Imam Jagne → Filip Ottosson
6th Substitution
75'
Event
Kolbeinn Thórdarson
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Axel Sountonoma Taonsa
Right foot shot / 8th Goal
66'
Event
Jonathan Karlsson → Marcus Baggesen
5th Substitution
58'
57'
Event
Ramon Pascal Lundqvist → Sebastian Clemmensen
4th Substitution
57'
Event
Saidou Alioum Moubarak → Benjamin Brantlind
3rd Substitution
Event
Axel Sountonoma Taonsa
Right foot shot / 7th Goal
53'
1ST-HALF
Event
Alexander Rubin
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
45+6'
Event
Axel Sountonoma Taonsa → Mikkel Ladefoged
2nd Substitution
45+2'
37'
Event
Tobias Heintz
Right foot shot / 6th Goal
Event
Mikkel Ladefoged
Header / 5th Goal
30'
Event
Karl Gunnarsson
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
27'
15'
Event
Kolbeinn Thórdarson → Alexander Jallow
1st Substitution
9'
Event
Adam Bergmark-Wiberg
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
8'
Event
Tobias Heintz
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
1'
Event
Tobias Heintz
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

89
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Sibelius takes a right-footed shot but misses.
89
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Sibelius takes a right-footed shot but misses.
86
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Sibelius takes a right-footed shot but misses.
85
Attempt Attempt
Herman Magnusson takes a shot with his right foot, but it hits the post.
85
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Sibelius takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
84
Update Update
Lucas Sibelius replaces Jens Magnusson.
83
Update Update
Alfons Boren is on, and Tobias Heintz is off.
81
Attempt Attempt
Herman Magnusson takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
81
Attempt Attempt
Herman Magnusson takes a shot with his right foot, but it hits the post.
79
Attempt Attempt
Tobias Heintz scores with a right-footed shot.
79
Attempt Attempt
Tobias Heintz scores with a right-footed shot.
76
Substitution Substitution
Seedy Jagne is substituted for Filip Ottosson.
76
Update Update
Jonathan Ring replaces Victor Wernersson.
75
Update Update
Melvin Ljungqvist is on, and Karl Gunnarsson is off.
75
Update Update
Jack Tagesson is on, and Mattias Hellisdal is off.
70
Attempt Attempt
Axel Taonsa takes a right-footed shot but misses.
70
Attempt Attempt
Jonathan Karlsson's right-footed shot is blocked.
69
Attempt Attempt
Jonathan Karlsson takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
66
Attempt Attempt
Axel Taonsa takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
66
Attempt Attempt
Jonathan Karlsson takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
62
Attempt Attempt
Karl Gunnarsson takes a right-footed shot but misses.
62
Attempt Attempt
Karl Gunnarsson takes a right-footed shot but misses.
57
Update Update
Jonathan Karlsson is on, and Marcus Baggesen is off.
56
Update Update
Ramon Pascal Lundqvist comes on for Sebastian Clemmensen.
56
Update Update
Saidou Alioum is on, and Benjamin Brantlind is off.
53
Attempt Attempt
Axel Taonsa takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
45
Attempt Attempt
Sebastian Clemmensen takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Tobias Heintz takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Substitution Substitution
Axel Taonsa is substituted for Mikkel Ladefoged.
43
Attempt Attempt
Marcus Baggesen takes a shot with his head but misses.
37
Attempt Attempt
Tobias Heintz scores with a right-footed shot.
33
Attempt Attempt
Tobias Heintz takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
33
Attempt Attempt
David Kjaer Kruse takes a right-footed shot but misses.
30
Attempt Attempt
Mikkel Ladefoged takes a shot with his head and scores a goal.
27
Attempt Attempt
Karl Gunnarsson scores with a left-footed shot.
16
Update Update
Kolbeinn Thórdarson comes on for Alexander Jallow.
12
Attempt Attempt
Philip Bonde takes a right-footed shot but misses.
9
Attempt Attempt
Shot! Adam Bergmark-Wiberg scores with a right-footed shot.
8
Attempt Attempt
Tobias Heintz scores with a left-footed shot.
6
Attempt Attempt
Tobias Heintz scores with a left-footed shot.
6
Attempt Attempt
Adam Bergmark-Wiberg takes a right-footed shot but misses.
1
Attempt Attempt
Tobias Heintz scores with a left-footed shot.

CONCLUSION

The 4-5 result highlighted IFK Göteborg's ability to overcome a possession deficit and secure the points on the road. Västerås SK created opportunities but could not prevent the visitors from extending their halftime advantage. The absence of disciplinary actions allowed both teams to maintain full squads for the duration. Efficiency metrics tracked closely with the observed outcome and no major structural shifts emerged beyond the goal tally. This performance underscores the competitive balance in the fixture despite the designated stronger side falling short. Further analysis of second-half adjustments would require additional data points not present here.

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