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Kalmar FF 2–1 Mjällby: Allsvenskan Match Review
Kalmar FF 2–1 Mjällby: Allsvenskan Match Review. Verified final score, post-match context, data analysis, matchup history and the archived pre-match assessment.
Match
Kalmar FF vs Mjaellby
Author
OddNexo Editorial Team
Final score and verified result
Fixture
Final score
Kalmar FF vs Mjaellby
2–1
Kalmar recovered from an early Mjällby goal to win 2–1, with Aboubacar Keita equalising and Charles Sagoe Jr scoring the second-half winner.
Post-match analysis
The turnaround rewarded Kalmar's response after conceding first and produced a narrower contest than a simple form-table reading might suggest. Confirmed events and the final score now take priority over the archived pre-match lean.
Pre-match analysis archive
The analysis below is preserved as the pre-match research snapshot. It is historical context, not a current betting recommendation, and confirmed post-match information takes priority.
Updated: July 25, 2026. Kalmar FF host Mjällby at Guldfågeln Arena in Allsvenskan round 14 on Saturday, July 25, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 local time. Our cautious prediction is Kalmar FF or draw, with 1–1 as the score lean. Kalmar's strong home split and Mjällby's compressed European schedule support the hosts, but the visitors' away record and recent dominance of this matchup make a straight home-win call too aggressive.
Pre-match prediction (archived)
Main lean: Kalmar FF or draw
Score prediction: Kalmar FF 1–1 Mjällby
Confidence: Moderate-low
Key reason: Kalmar have taken 14 points from seven home league matches, losing only once
Main risk: Mjällby have lost only one of seven league away matches and have won the four reviewed meetings between the clubs
This preview does not include probable lineups. Neither club had published a verified match squad or starting XI for this fixture when the article was checked. The old page's projected formations and live-price claim have therefore been removed from the evidence base.
Match details
Detail
Information
Competition
Allsvenskan, round 14
Fixture
Kalmar FF vs Mjällby AIF
Date
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Kick-off
17:30 local time / 15:30 UTC
Venue
Guldfågeln Arena, Kalmar
Kalmar position
12th, 14 points from 13 matches
Mjällby position
10th, 17 points from 13 matches
The fixture and kick-off are listed by Kalmar FF, Mjällby and the Allsvenskan schedule. Both sides have played 13 league games, so the three-point gap in the table is directly comparable.
Statistical comparison
Measure
Kalmar FF
Mjällby
League position
12th
10th
Matches played
13
13
Points
14
17
Overall record
4 wins, 2 draws, 7 losses
4 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses
Goals for
16
19
Goals against
19
17
Points per match
1.08
1.31
Goals scored per match
1.23
1.46
Goals conceded per match
1.46
1.31
Mjällby hold the better overall numbers, but the gap is not large. They have three more points, three more goals scored and two fewer conceded. The table makes Mjällby the slightly stronger season-long side; it does not capture how sharply Kalmar's results change between home and away games.
Home and away records
Relevant split
Played
Wins
Draws
Losses
Goals
Points
Kalmar at home
7
4
2
1
12–6
14
Mjällby away
7
2
4
1
13–12
10
All four of Kalmar's league wins have come at Guldfågeln Arena. They have averaged two points per home match, scored 1.71 goals per game there and conceded fewer than one. Their only home defeat was the opening-round 1–0 loss to Västerås; since then, the home sequence is four wins and two draws.
Mjällby are also difficult to oppose away from Strandvallen. They have lost only once in seven league trips, taking ten points and scoring in five of those matches. Four away draws explain why a home-or-draw lean is more defensible than a straight Kalmar win.
Recent league form
Team
Date
Fixture
Score
Result
Kalmar
July 20
Kalmar vs Malmö FF
2–2
Draw
Kalmar
July 12
Hammarby vs Kalmar
2–0
Loss
Kalmar
July 5
Kalmar vs Örgryte
3–0
Win
Kalmar
May 30
GAIS vs Kalmar
3–0
Loss
Kalmar
May 23
Kalmar vs Degerfors
2–1
Win
Mjällby
July 17
Mjällby vs Västerås
0–0
Draw
Mjällby
July 11
Mjällby vs AIK
1–2
Loss
Mjällby
July 3
Sirius vs Mjällby
4–4
Draw
Mjällby
May 25
IFK Göteborg vs Mjällby
1–1
Draw
Mjällby
May 21
Elfsborg vs Mjällby
1–1
Draw
Kalmar's five-game league sequence is two wins, one draw and two losses, with seven goals scored and eight conceded. Mjällby's last five contain four draws and one loss. The visitors have not won in six league rounds since beating Degerfors 4–1 on May 9, but only two of those six games were defeats.
That distinction matters. Mjällby's run is not a collapse built on repeated heavy losses; it is a run in which they have struggled to turn competitive games into wins. Kalmar's form is more volatile, but their best results continue to come at home.
Why Kalmar's home performance matters
Kalmar returned to Allsvenskan after one season in Superettan and lost their first three league games. The broader record still carries the cost of that start, but their home results have become a credible source of points. Wins over Elfsborg, Halmstad, Degerfors and Örgryte were followed by a 2–2 draw with Malmö in which Kalmar led twice.
The official Malmö match report shows a side capable of creating early pressure and competing through the full game. Carl Gustafsson and Charlie Rosenqvist scored, while goalkeeper Jakob Kindberg was required to protect the point late on. That balance is more relevant than treating the draw as proof that Kalmar suddenly belong among the league's strongest teams.
The caution comes from the away defeats and the small sample. Kalmar have no league point away from home, and the 2–0 loss at Hammarby exposed how quickly their attack can be reduced when they do not control territory. The prediction therefore depends heavily on the venue. If the match were at Strandvallen, the evidence would point in a different direction.
Mjällby's league form and stronger away split
Mjällby enter as the reigning Swedish champions and current cup holders. The Swedish Football Association confirms their 2–1 cup-final win over Hammarby in May, three months after beginning the year as defending Allsvenskan champions. Those achievements explain why they should not be judged only by their current tenth place.
Their 2026 league campaign has been less consistent. Four wins from 13 is the same total as Kalmar, although five draws and a positive goal difference keep Mjällby ahead. The latest league match ended 0–0 against Västerås, after a 2–1 home defeat to AIK and a 4–4 draw at leaders Sirius.
Mjällby's away numbers remain the counterweight to Kalmar's home strength. Wins at Malmö and Degerfors demonstrate that the visitors can threaten outside Hällevik, while draws at GAIS, Elfsborg, IFK Göteborg and Sirius show that they can stay in games even when they do not control them. A prediction that ignores that resilience would overstate the home edge.
The European schedule is the key uncertainty
Mjällby beat Lincoln Red Imps 3–0 in the first leg of their Champions League second qualifying round on Tuesday, July 21. UEFA's head-to-head page records the three-goal advantage, with the return leg scheduled in Gibraltar on Tuesday, July 28.
That creates a demanding sequence:
July 21: Mjällby 3–0 Lincoln Red Imps
July 25: Kalmar FF vs Mjällby
July 28: Lincoln Red Imps vs Mjällby
The first-leg margin reduces some pressure before the return, but it does not remove the physical and selection questions. Mjällby have one fewer recovery day before this league match than Kalmar, then must travel for another European fixture three days later. Rotation is possible, but it must not be presented as confirmed until the official team sheet appears.
This is the strongest reason to resist making Mjällby a clear away selection. It is also not enough by itself to declare a Kalmar win: squad management can protect key players, and the visitors' European victory may restore confidence after six winless league rounds.
Head-to-head context
Date
Competition
Fixture
Score
Context
February 21, 2026
Svenska Cupen
Mjällby vs Kalmar
2–0
Competitive match
January 17, 2026
Friendly
Mjällby vs Kalmar
4–0
Kalmar used eight P19 players in the squad
October 20, 2024
Allsvenskan
Kalmar vs Mjällby
0–3
League match
April 29, 2024
Allsvenskan
Mjällby vs Kalmar
3–2
Mjällby scored the winner in added time
September 3, 2023
Allsvenskan
Kalmar vs Mjällby
0–2
League match
Mjällby won all five reviewed meetings, including both league matches in 2024 and the 2026 cup game. That pattern is a real warning against an aggressive home prediction. The January friendly deserves much less weight because Kalmar's official report says eight P19 players were included and the game was their first test of the year.
The head-to-head record supports Mjällby, while the 2026 home-away splits support Kalmar avoiding defeat. When meaningful signals point in opposite directions, the correct response is lower confidence, not a stronger claim.
Team news and lineup status
No verified squad or official starting lineup for Kalmar FF vs Mjällby was available during the July 25 review. Kalmar's last published match report and squad information relate to the Malmö game; they do not prove availability four days later. Mjällby's European XI likewise cannot be copied forward as an Allsvenskan lineup.
Availability checkpoint
Status
Last checked
July 25, 2026
Official match squads
Not found at review time
Confirmed starting lineups
Not available at review time
Probable lineups
Deliberately excluded because they were not verified
Required next check
Club channels and official match centre close to kick-off
The old article listed two projected formations without an official sourcing trail. Those names should not be relabelled as team news. The most important late check is Mjällby's rotation after the European first leg, followed by any change to Kalmar's attacking group from the Malmö match.
Tactical matchup and first-goal scenarios
Kalmar's most productive route is to use home territory without turning the game into an open transition contest. Their home goal difference is 12–6; Mjällby's away games have produced 25 total goals across seven fixtures. The hosts should expect the visitors to remain dangerous even if European rotation reduces continuity.
The first goal would change the risk profile. A Kalmar opener would test a Mjällby side that has gone six league games without a win and may need to manage energy before Tuesday. A Mjällby opener would force Kalmar to chase against an opponent that has repeatedly protected away points.
The draw remains prominent in both scenarios. Mjällby have drawn five of 13 league games and four of seven away; Kalmar have drawn two of their last four home league matches. That is why 1–1 is a more coherent score lean than either a comfortable home win or another wide Mjällby victory.
Kalmar FF vs Mjällby prediction
The evidence supports Kalmar FF or draw. Kalmar have won four of seven at home and conceded only six goals there. Mjällby arrive after a Tuesday European match and face a return leg three days after this fixture. Those are meaningful advantages for the hosts.
The same evidence does not justify a high-confidence Kalmar win. Mjällby have lost only one away league game, carry the better overall goal difference and have won the recent head-to-head meetings. The visitors' 3–0 European victory also shows that their six-match winless league run has not removed their ability to produce a strong performance.
Our score prediction is 1–1. A narrow Kalmar win is plausible if Mjällby rotate heavily or tire late, but the draw is the central outcome under the information currently verified.
Market and evidence status
Check
Status
Editorial lean
Kalmar FF or draw
Score lean
Kalmar FF 1–1 Mjällby
Current reference odds
Not verified during this review
Implied probability
Not stated without a verified market price
Injury and suspension claims
Not used without a current official source
The selection is an editorial match view, not a claim that a particular price offers value. The previous page's 1.69 draw-no-bet price was time-sensitive and has not been carried into this version. Any market comparison needs a fresh timestamp and the final lineups.
What could change the prediction?
A heavily rotated Mjällby starting XI after the Champions League first leg
A stronger-than-expected Mjällby lineup with most first-choice players retained
A confirmed absence affecting Kalmar's main attacking or central midfield options
A material change to the fixture time or status
A current market price that no longer matches the cautious home-or-draw assessment
The view should be reduced or skipped if the official team news changes the balance. A prediction is an assessment under uncertainty, not a guarantee.
FAQ
When is Kalmar FF vs Mjällby?
The match is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 17:30 local time in Sweden, which is 15:30 UTC.
Where is Kalmar FF vs Mjällby being played?
The Allsvenskan round 14 fixture is scheduled at Guldfågeln Arena in Kalmar.
What is the Kalmar FF vs Mjällby prediction?
The cautious lean is Kalmar FF or draw, with 1–1 as the score prediction. Kalmar's home record and Mjällby's European schedule support the hosts, while Mjällby's away resilience and head-to-head record keep confidence below the high range.
Are the starting lineups confirmed?
No. Official starting lineups were not available at the time of review. They should be checked close to kick-off, especially because Mjällby are between two Champions League qualifying legs.
Why is Mjällby's European schedule relevant?
Mjällby played on July 21, visit Kalmar on July 25 and play the European return leg on July 28. The short recovery windows can affect rotation and late-game energy, although the exact impact cannot be known before the team selection is confirmed.
Home-away summaries and per-match averages were calculated from the displayed results. The prediction is an editorial inference from that evidence; no live odds, unverified injuries or speculative lineups were used.
Responsible use: This article is informational. Betting involves risk and may not be legal in every jurisdiction. Never treat a prediction as certain, and do not stake money you cannot afford to lose.
