Daily Football Selection: Varberg vs. Hammarby 9/20/2021 Allsvenskan Soccer Picks, Prediction, and Preview
Varberg takes on Hammarby on 9/20/2021.
Hammarby challenges Varberg in a Allsvenskan match. Varberg with a record of 7-6-5 this season comes into this game with a 2.0-3.0-4.0 record on the road. Hammarby is 7-6-5 this season and is 5.0-3.0-1.0 at home.
It has been a mixed bag in the past five matches for Varberg and it is an opportunity to get rolling. An opportunity presents itself in this road match. The bitter taste of disappointment is in the mouths of Hammarby after their previous game, which was a loss. However, there is an opportunity for redemption at home against Varberg.
It has been a mixed bag in the past five games for Hammarby and it is an opportunity to get rolling. How does Hammarby bounce back from a tough loss? They will get to answer that question on their home pitch against Varberg.
The Varberg Roster
The Players to Watch for the Varberg
Joakim Lindner DF
Joakim Lindner has 16.0 shots fired this season. He is a persistent threat to score, at least by his efforts to try to take shots. Joakim Lindner has 8.0 shots on target this season. He is a sharpshooter, his ability to constantly threaten to score makes him a top focus for defenses.
Joakim Lindner has 17 goals scored this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. When it comes to setting up scoring opportunities for his Varberg teammates, Joakim Lindner had 1 assists this season. He is an average offensive contributor as far as his ability to set up his teammates for scoring opportunities.
Joakim Lindner has 0 Yellow Cards this season. Joakim Lindner has 0 Red Cards this season. He has committed 14 fouls this season. He has drawn 5 fouls this season in Allsvenskan action.
Tashreeq Matthews FW,MF
Tashreeq Matthews has 27.0 shots fired this season. He is a persistent threat to score, at least by his efforts to try to take shots. Tashreeq Matthews has 11.0 shots on target this season. He is a sharpshooter, his ability to constantly threaten to score makes him a top focus for defenses.
As a scorer, Tashreeq Matthews had 14 goals this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. When it comes to setting up scoring opportunities for his Varberg teammates, Tashreeq Matthews had 4 assists this season. He is considered one of the top set-up players for his teammates in the league, he distributes the ball well.
Tashreeq Matthews has 0 Yellow Cards this season. Tashreeq Matthews has 0 Red Cards this season. He has committed 28 fouls this season. He has drawn 36 fouls this season in Allsvenskan action.
Jean DF,MF
As a shooter, Jean had 5.0 shots fired this season. He is a threat to score, but should not be considered a main threat. Not all shots reach the goalkeeper, but Jean had 2.0 shots on target this season. He is capable of taking shots that can turn into goals.
As a scorer, Jean had 13 goals this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. Jean has 0 assists this season. He is generally not involved in setting his teammates for scoring opportunities.
Jean has 0 Yellow Cards this season. Jean has 0 Red Cards this season. He has committed 23 fouls this season. He has drawn 16 fouls this season in Allsvenskan action.
Robin Tranberg MF,FW
As a shooter, Robin Tranberg had 16.0 shots fired this season. He is a persistent threat to score, at least by his efforts to try to take shots. Not all shots reach the goalkeeper, but Robin Tranberg had 5.0 shots on target this season. He is a sharpshooter, his ability to constantly threaten to score makes him a top focus for defenses.
Robin Tranberg has 10 goals scored this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. When it comes to setting up scoring opportunities for his Varberg teammates, Robin Tranberg had 1 assists this season. He is an average offensive contributor as far as his ability to set up his teammates for scoring opportunities.
Robin Tranberg has 0 Yellow Cards this season. Robin Tranberg has 0 Red Cards this season. He has committed 35 fouls this season. He has drawn 34 fouls this season in Allsvenskan action.
Albert Ejupi MF
Albert Ejupi has 14.0 shots fired this season. He is a persistent threat to score, at least by his efforts to try to take shots. Albert Ejupi has 2.0 shots on target this season. He is capable of taking shots that can turn into goals.
As a scorer, Albert Ejupi had 11 goals this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. Albert Ejupi has 0 assists this season. He is generally not involved in setting his teammates for scoring opportunities.
Albert Ejupi has 0 Yellow Cards this season. Albert Ejupi has 0 Red Cards this season. He has committed 18 fouls this season. He has drawn 22 fouls this season in Allsvenskan action.
The Hammarby Roster
The Players to Watch for the Hammarby
Jón Guðni Fjóluson DF
As a shooter, Jón Guðni Fjóluson had 7.0 shots fired this season. He is a threat to score, but should not be considered a main threat. Jón Guðni Fjóluson has 2.0 shots on target this season. He is capable of taking shots that can turn into goals.
As a scorer, Jón Guðni Fjóluson had 17 goals this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. Jón Guðni Fjóluson has 0 assists this season. He is generally not involved in setting his teammates for scoring opportunities.
Jón Guðni Fjóluson has 0 Yellow Cards this season. Jón Guðni Fjóluson has 0 Red Cards this season. He has committed 19 fouls this season. He has drawn 8 fouls this season in Allsvenskan action.
Mohanad Jeahze DF,MF
As a shooter, Mohanad Jeahze had 4.0 shots fired this season. He is a threat to score, but should not be considered a main threat. Mohanad Jeahze has 2.0 shots on target this season. He is capable of taking shots that can turn into goals.
As a scorer, Mohanad Jeahze had 17 goals this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. When it comes to setting up scoring opportunities for his Hammarby teammates, Mohanad Jeahze had 1 assists this season. He is an average offensive contributor as far as his ability to set up his teammates for scoring opportunities.
Mohanad Jeahze has 0 Yellow Cards this season. Mohanad Jeahze has 0 Red Cards this season. He has committed 15 fouls this season. He has drawn 18 fouls this season in Allsvenskan action.
Mads Fenger DF,MF
Mads Fenger has 12.0 shots fired this season. He is a persistent threat to score, at least by his efforts to try to take shots. Not all shots reach the goalkeeper, but Mads Fenger had 3.0 shots on target this season. He is capable of taking shots that can turn into goals.
As a scorer, Mads Fenger had 17 goals this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. Mads Fenger has 1 assists this season. He is an average offensive contributor as far as his ability to set up his teammates for scoring opportunities.
Mads Fenger has 0 Yellow Cards this season. Mads Fenger has 0 Red Cards this season. He has committed 13 fouls this season. He has drawn 13 fouls this season in Allsvenskan action.
Gustav Ludwigson FW,MF
Gustav Ludwigson has 37.0 shots fired this season. He is a persistent threat to score, at least by his efforts to try to take shots. Gustav Ludwigson has 15.0 shots on target this season. He is a sharpshooter, his ability to constantly threaten to score makes him a top focus for defenses.
Gustav Ludwigson has 16 goals scored this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. Gustav Ludwigson has 8 assists this season. He is considered one of the top set-up players for his teammates in the league, he distributes the ball well.
Gustav Ludwigson has 0 Yellow Cards this season. Gustav Ludwigson has 0 Red Cards this season. He has committed 11 fouls this season. He has drawn 15 fouls this season in Allsvenskan action.
Jeppe Andersen MF
As a shooter, Jeppe Andersen had 18.0 shots fired this season. He is a persistent threat to score, at least by his efforts to try to take shots. Not all shots reach the goalkeeper, but Jeppe Andersen had 3.0 shots on target this season. He is capable of taking shots that can turn into goals.
Jeppe Andersen has 13 goals scored this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. Jeppe Andersen has 2 assists this season. He is considered one of the top set-up players for his teammates in the league, he distributes the ball well.
Jeppe Andersen has 0 Yellow Cards this season. Jeppe Andersen has 0 Red Cards this season. He has committed 23 fouls this season. He has drawn 27 fouls this season in Allsvenskan action.
Varberg Team Stats
The Varberg Offensive Stats and Metrics
Per 90 minutes of action in non-penalty situations, Varberg was able to score 1.17 goals. This is an inconsistent offense that is capable of showing potency. Varberg scored those goals off assists 71.0% of the time, which in per 90 minutes terms came out to 0.83 assists. This offense does not always score off an assist, but they sometimes have more heroic moments.
Varberg converted on 0.30 of attempted shots on goal. The quality of the shots on goal and the accuracy of these shots are inconsistent.
Varberg attempted 3.83 shots on goal (penalty kicks excluded) per 90 minutes of regulation and stoppage action. This offense falls in the middle when it comes to the number of shots on goal they take per game. Continuing on the subject of shots on target, Varberg is able to get 32.9% of their shots to be on goal(target). Inconsistency in ensuring that their shot attempts become a true scoring threat has creeped in this season.
Varberg Defensive Stats and Metrics
Per 90 minutes of action in non-penalty situations, Varberg was able to hold opponents to 1.17 goals. There is nothing remarkable about their defensive effort. This is a generally average defense. When it comes to the stress put on goalkeepers, 3.33 shots were saved by Varberg goalkeepers this season on a per 90 minute basis. Shot prevention is the best first step to goal prevention. Varberg truly gets it when it comes to this concept.
When it comes to the saves percentage, 65.0% of shots on target were saved by Varberg goalkeepers. The struggles are real when it comes to defending shots on target. Varberg goalkeepers were able to get a clean sheet 33.3% of the time. This defense and goalkeeping crew is capable of having a clean sheet, the consistency is just not there.
Varberg Utility Stats
Per 90 minutes of action, Hammarby had 19.94 crosses of the ball on the pitch. Hammarby is in the top 20 percentile in crosses per 90 minutes. Hammarby has successfully intercepted 11.67 passes per 90 minutes of action. This puts Hammarby in the top 53 percentile in the league in interceptions per 90 minutes. Per 90 minutes of action, Hammarby commits 12.78 fouls. This puts Hammarby in the top 53 percentile in the league in fouls committed per 90 minutes. Hammarby drew 13.28 fouls per 90 minutes of action. Hammarby is in the top 32 percentile in fouls drawn per 90 minutes. Per 90 minutes of action, Hammarby committed an offside 2.5 times. This puts Hammarby in the top 90 percentile in the league in offside turnovers.
Hammarby Team Stats
The Hammarby Offensive Stats and Metrics
Hammarby scored 1.61 goals per 90 minutes of action in non-penalty situations. This is an extremely potent offense that is tough to shut down. Hammarby scored those goals off assists 83.0% of the time, which in per 90 minutes terms came out to 1.33 assists. This offense finds ways to score by sharing the ball and that is quite nice to watch.
Per 90 minutes of action in non-penalty situations, Hammarby was able to score on 0.32 of their shots on target. This offense creates high quality shots.
Since we are discussing shots on goal, Hammarby attempts 5.06 shots on target per 90 minutes of regulation. This offense is a persistent threat to score with shots on goal. If you think we have not discussed their ability to get shots on goal enough, you are wrong. Hammarby attempts more shots than their shots on target, often they are altered by defenders and from all their shots 34.7% of their shots ended up requiring a goalkeeper challenge. They are among the best at ensuring that their shots reach the goalkeeper and striking fear in the hearts of opposing fans.
Hammarby Defensive Stats and Metrics
Per 90 minutes of action in non-penalty situations, Hammarby was able to hold opponents to 1.33 goals. Hammarby plays below-average defense and puts a lot of pressure on their offense to score to make up for it. Hammarby goalkeepers fended off 5.33 shots per 90 minutes. This defense plays with fire far too often due to their inability to prevent shots on goal.
When it comes to the saves percentage, 74.0% of shots on target were saved by Hammarby goalkeepers. This defense and goalkeeper effort can be better when it comes to their ability to prevent shots on target from becoming goals. Hammarby goalkeepers were able to get a clean sheet 16.7% of the time. The idea of them having a clean sheet is a bit of a long shot compared to other teams in the league.
Hammarby Utility Stats
Hammarby tried 19.94 crosses per 90 minutes of action. This puts Hammarby in the top 20 percentile in the league in crosses per 90 minutes. Per 90 minutes of action, Hammarby had 11.67 interceptions. Hammarby is in the top 53 percentile in intercepted passes per 90 minutes. Hammarby has committed 12.78 fouls per 90 minutes of action. This puts Hammarby in the top 53 percentile in the league in fouls committed per 90 minutes. Per 90 minutes of action, Hammarby drew 13.28 fouls. Hammarby is in the top 32 percentile in fouls drawn per 90 minutes. Per 90 minutes of action, Hammarby committed an offside 2.5 times. Hammarby is in the top 90 percentile in offside calls against them.
Varberg vs. Hammarby Prediction, Picks, and Odds
Prediction: Varberg 2 Hammarby 2
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