Malmö FF vs Häcken: match statistics
Malmö FF vs Häcken: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Malmö FF played against Häcken in Allsvenskan (Sweden). The game was played on October 18, 2026. Venue: Malmö Stadion. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Malmö FF has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Häcken has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Malmö FF scores 1.65 goals per game and allows 1.43. Häcken scores 1.83 and allows 1.30. Games in this league average 2.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Malmö FF's games and 57% of Häcken's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 57%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Malmö FF has the higher season xG average, 1.69 to 1.68 per game. Malmö FF takes 15.1 shots per game, while Häcken takes 15.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Malmö FF leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.96 goals per game after halftime. Häcken leads at halftime in 43% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Malmö FF's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). For Häcken, it is minutes 46-60 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Allsvenskan games average 2.94 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Häcken have a slight edge thanks to more consistent away form: they have won 45% of such matches and lost just 18%, while Malmö have won 42% and lost 50% at home. The visitors concede an average of 1.09 goals away from home and keep a clean sheet in 55% of matches, which could restrict the hosts despite their average of 2.08 goals per game at home. Malmö do, however, create more chances: their home xG is 1.89 compared with Häcken’s 1.48 away from home, and they also average 6.08 shots on target against their opponents’ 4.36. In their last five matches, the hosts have picked up 10 points and the visitors 8, although Häcken have scored more goals over that period—10 compared with 6. Häcken’s defensive advantage and fewer away defeats give them a slight edge, but Malmö’s attacking potential means the outcome remains open.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Seasonal results point in different directions: both teams scored in 75% of Malmö’s matches, compared with just 36% of Häcken’s. The main case for BTTS - No is that Häcken kept a clean sheet in 55% of its matches, while Malmö averaged 1.2 goals across its last 5 matches. Both defenses have improved recently: Malmö conceded an average of 0.6 goals and Häcken 0.8 goals per match, with both teams scoring in 20% and 40% of those matches, respectively. The risk of both sides finding the net remains significant, as their average xG over the last 5 matches stands at 2.16 and 2.08. However, the more frequent clean sheets and the low recent rate of matches in which both teams scored tip the forecast slightly towards BTTS - No, meaning at least one team is expected not to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Over 1.5 goals landed in 83% of Malmö’s matches and 82% of Häcken’s, providing a strong basis for backing this line. Both teams score plenty on average this season—Malmö 1.75 and Häcken 1.91—although the hosts concede more, averaging 1.50 goals compared with 1.09 for the visitors. Their attacking potential is also reflected in xG: Malmö average 1.87 and Häcken 1.48, against a league average of 2.94 goals per match. Caution with higher lines is warranted by their defensive form over the last five matches: Malmö conceded an average of 0.6 goals and Häcken 0.8; moreover, Over 2.5 goals landed in only 20% of the hosts’ recent matches. Therefore, Over 1.5 goals is a stronger pick than Over 2.5, despite a projected total of 3.07 goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Häcken led at the break in 55% of their matches, while Malmö went into half-time trailing in 42%, pointing to an away-side advantage in the first half. The visitors concede an average of 0.45 goals before the break, while the hosts have scored just 0.2 goals per match in that period across their last five games. Häcken won 45% of their matches compared with Malmö’s 42%, and averaged 1.91 goals against the hosts’ 1.75, making a lead carried through to full-time the most likely single outcome. However, this is not a clear-cut favorite: Malmö post a higher average xG, 1.87 to 1.48, and have won three of their last five matches. These figures support a cautious preference for Häcken to lead at half-time and win, while recognising a significant chance of a home-side turnaround.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Malmö FF | Häcken | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Malmö FF is 25% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Malmö FF · 1.6 pts / game - Häcken
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Häcken is 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.65 goals / game - Malmö FF · 1.83 goals / game - Häcken
Häcken is 10% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.43 goals / game - Malmö FF · 1.3 goals / game - Häcken
Malmö FF scores in 87% of games (20 of 23 games), while Häcken keeps a clean sheet in 39% (9 of 23 games).
Häcken scores in 87% of games (20 of 23 games), while Malmö FF keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Malmö FF
Over / Under - Häcken
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Häcken is 73% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.91 pts / game - Malmö FF · 1.57 pts / game - Häcken
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Malmö FF - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Häcken - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Malmö FF
Häcken
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Allsvenskan).
Teams vs league
| Malmö FF | Liga | Häcken | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.09 | 2.94 | ▲ 3.13 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 52% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 53% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 26% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 69% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 80% | ▼ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Malmö FF's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss against Häcken. Games average 4.33 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Malmö FF vs Häcken?
The Allsvenskan match finished Malmö FF 0:1 Häcken. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Malmö FF and Häcken?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Malmö FF won 1, Häcken won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Malmö FF vs Häcken?
Malmö FF score 1.65 goals per game on average and Häcken 1.83. The Allsvenskan average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Malmö FF's matches and 57% of Häcken's.
What form are Malmö FF and Häcken in?
Over the last 5 games Malmö FF have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Häcken 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Malmö FF vs Häcken?
The statistical background for Malmö FF vs Häcken — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.