Relegation-threatened Halmstad host high-flying newcomers Vasteras
Halmstad return from the mid-season break fighting for survival while Vasteras SK look to bridge the three-point gap to the European places.
Halmstad enter this fixture sitting 15th in the table, firmly inside the relegation zone with 20 games remaining to secure their top-flight status. Stuart Baxter’s side has struggled for goals, netting just nine times so far this term, and they suffered a heavy 5-2 defeat to Malmo FF in their final league outing before the hiatus. However, two recent high-scoring friendly draws against GAIS and Mjallby suggest a more aggressive attacking approach may be on the cards.
Vasteras SK FK, managed by Alexander Rubin, have enjoyed an encouraging start following their promotion as second-tier champions in 2025. Currently 11th, they sit just three points off the European spots. Their momentum was checked just before the break in a chaotic 5-4 home loss to IFK Goteborg, though they previously proved their credentials with a 3-2 away victory against league leaders Malmo.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Evenly matched on rating.
Goals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
HalmstadVasteras SK FKWhole season, home and away combined — Halmstad 22 games, Vasteras SK FK 22 games.
HalmstadVasteras SK FKPast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Allsvenskan (Sweden) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
