Match Summary
Hammarby FF defeated IF Elfsborg 1:0. The match was played in Allsvenskan 2023. Goals were scored by A. Nalić 36′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Hammarby FF had 51% possession while IF Elfsborg held 49%. Hammarby FF had 13 shots (4 on target) compared to 11 (4 on target) for IF Elfsborg. Expected goals: Hammarby FF 1.11 — IF Elfsborg 0.46. Hammarby FF made 5 substitutions, IF Elfsborg made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Hammarby FF and IF Elfsborg — 1 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: N. Besara
Match Statistics
Hammarby FF had 51% possession against IF Elfsborg's 49%. Hammarby FF registered 13 shots (4 on target) while IF Elfsborg managed 11 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 1–3. Fouls committed: 7–17.
Lineups
Hammarby FF lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under Martí Cifuentes, while IF Elfsborg deployed a 4-4-2 under J. Thelin.
Defensive Solidity
Hammarby FF deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against IF Elfsborg's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Hammarby FF field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus IF Elfsborg's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Hammarby FF start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for IF Elfsborg averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of Hammarby FF's starting XI is 29.5 (youngest: F. Hammar (24), oldest: M. Fenger (35)), while IF Elfsborg average 24.0 (youngest: A. Qasem (22), oldest: M. Baidoo (26)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Hammarby FF have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws and 0 defeats. IF Elfsborg show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Hammarby FF and IF Elfsborg have met 2 times — Hammarby FF won 2, IF Elfsborg won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Hammarby FF leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (5 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–0 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026