Hammarby 4–0 IFK Göteborg: Fast xG, xT & Player Ratings

Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025
League: Allsvenskan
Result: Hammarby 4 – 0 IFK Göteborg
Formations: Both teams lined up in a 4–3–3
Game time: 99 minutes (Active: 49 mins)

Key Takeaways

• Complete domination by Hammarby both in possession threat (xT) and shot quality (xG).

• Göteborg’s attack was ineffective, shown by flat xG and xT curves.

• Individual brilliance from Hammarby players, especially Markus Karlsson, was a major differentiator.

• IFK Göteborg generated just 0.3 xG, highlighting how ineffective their attack was despite having 5 shots.

• Hammarby created high-quality chances throughout, leading to a dominant win.

• Hammarby’s shotmap shows clusters near the penalty spot - high-value areas.

• xG and xT graphs reveal steady pressure with key spikes at 21’, 42’, 73’, and 85’ - translating into goals.

The player is awarded a rating for each game based on how good the player's performance was compared to other players in the same position, with data from a magnitude of historical games.

Final Thoughts

Hammarby didn’t just beat Göteborg - they outplayed them in every measurable metric. Tactical fluidity, smart pressing, and individual brilliance created a game that reflected the stats.