IFK Norrkoping 1-2 Sirius – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates IFK Norrkoping at 41%, yet other data sources diverge — this IFK Norrkoping vs Sirius fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
IFK Norrkoping and Sirius meet at Östgötaporten in Allsvenskan, Regular Season - 23. This fixture gets under way on Sunday 4 October 2020 at 16:30 UTC.
Form
IFK Norrkoping (all games): 3W 2D 5L across 10 Allsvenskan fixtures this term — 1.10 PPG. Last five: L D W D W. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 1.70 conceded. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for IFK Norrkoping, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Östgötaporten, IFK Norrkoping have gone 4W 4D 2L this season (10 games, 1.60 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.60 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.10 — IFK Norrkoping are significantly better at Östgötaporten than their overall form suggests.
Sirius's overall Allsvenskan record this term: 4W 4D 2L from 10 games (1.60 PPG). Last five: W L D W L. They are scoring at 1.90 per game and conceding 1.60. Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. This season is still relatively young for Sirius, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Sirius have gone 2W 5D 3L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.10 PPG). Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.10 is notably below their overall 1.60 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The travelling side arrive in better shape. Sirius are 0.50 PPG clear of IFK Norrkoping in recent Allsvenskan fixtures (1.60 vs 1.10). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.
In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (using home/away splits) — IFK Norrkoping have seen both teams score in 60% of their games, Sirius in 70%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.
Trading
IFK Norrkoping half-time and goal-timing data (21 games, 10 at home): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 75% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 43%.
Sirius half-time and goal-timing data (21 games, 10 at away): they score before half-time in 50% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 71% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 70% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — IFK Norrkoping 76% and Sirius 76% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (IFK Norrkoping 62% | Sirius 62%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects IFK Norrkoping 1.35 xG and Sirius 1.04 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: IFK Norrkoping attack 1.048 / defence 0.987 | Sirius attack 0.769 / defence 1.159. League average goals — home 1.114 / away 1.371. Data: 22 IFK Norrkoping games / 21 Sirius games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: IFK Norrkoping 41% | Draw 33% | Sirius 26%. Fair-value odds: IFK Norrkoping 2.44 | Draw 3.03 | Sirius 3.85. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 33% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 43% | BTTS probability 51% | Total xG 2.39. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 57% — total xG of 2.39 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 51% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, IFK Norrkoping are the pick at 41% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Sirius (1.60 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. Draw probability of 33% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on IFK Norrkoping if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.39 combined xG gives a 43% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 51%. Form rates corroborate: IFK Norrkoping 60% | Sirius 70% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: IFK Norrkoping vs Sirius | Competition: Allsvenskan, Regular Season - 23 | Venue: Östgötaporten • Kick-off: Sunday 4 Oct 2020, 16:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: IFK Norrkoping 41% | Draw 33% | Sirius 26% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 43% | BTTS 51% | xG IFK Norrkoping 1.35 / Sirius 1.04 • Poisson strength factors: IFK Norrkoping attack 1.048 / def 0.987 | Sirius attack 0.769 / def 1.159 | league avg home 1.114 / away 1.371 • Poisson stance: IFK Norrkoping (41%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.35
IFK Norrkoping xG
Expected Goals
1.04
Sirius xG
51%
BTTS
72%
Over 1.5
43%
Over 2.5
22%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does IFK Norrkoping vs Sirius kick off?
IFK Norrkoping vs Sirius kicked off at 16:30 on Sunday 4 October 2020 at Östgötaporten.
What was the final score in IFK Norrkoping vs Sirius?
IFK Norrkoping 1 - 2 Sirius.
Where is IFK Norrkoping vs Sirius being played?
The match is being played at Östgötaporten.
What competition is IFK Norrkoping vs Sirius part of?
IFK Norrkoping vs Sirius is a Regular Season - 23 fixture in the Allsvenskan (Sweden).
Who is favourite to win IFK Norrkoping vs Sirius?
Our statistical model gives IFK Norrkoping a 41% chance of winning, Sirius a 26% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw — making IFK Norrkoping the favourite.
Will both teams score in IFK Norrkoping vs Sirius?
Our model estimates a 51% probability that both IFK Norrkoping and Sirius will score (BTTS).
Will IFK Norrkoping vs Sirius have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 43%.
What is the head-to-head record between IFK Norrkoping and Sirius?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are IFK Norrkoping and Sirius in?
IFK Norrkoping (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 1.70 | L5 L-D-W-D-W. Sirius (all comps): 4W-4D-2L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 1.60 | L5 W-L-D-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from IFK Norrkoping's attack rating (1.05) and Sirius's defence rating (1.16), the model arrives at 1.35 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Sirius's attack (0.77x) against IFK Norrkoping's defence (0.99x) — and the away total comes out at 1.04.
These ratings are built from 22/21 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 14.5%. Close behind: 0-0 (10.8%), 1-0 (10.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 36% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
IFK Norrkoping Win
41%
2.42
33%
3.07
26%
3.82
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.9%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
12.3%
Home win
0 – 1
9.5%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.35
IFK Norrkoping xG
Total xG
2.39
1.04
Sirius xG
2.42
41%
Home win
3.07
33%
Draw
3.82
26%
Away win
Goals Markets
69%
Over 1.5
1.45
31%
Under 1.5
3.23
43%
Over 2.5
2.33
57%
Under 2.5
1.75
22%
Over 3.5
4.55
78%
Under 3.5
1.28
10%
Over 4.5
10.00
90%
Under 4.5
1.11
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
51%
BTTS Yes
1.98
49%
BTTS No
2.02
Clean Sheet
35%
2.83
26%
3.87
Win to Nil
15%
6.86
7%
14.78
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 4.9 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.3 | 12.9 | 6.7 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for IFK Norrkoping vs Sirius?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.5%.
How many goals are IFK Norrkoping and Sirius expected to score?
The model projects 1.35 expected goals for IFK Norrkoping and 1.04 for Sirius, a combined total of 2.39.
How confident is the prediction model for IFK Norrkoping vs Sirius?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 41%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 21 outings, IFK Norrkoping have picked up 1.57 PPG on a 9W 6D 6L record — L-D-W-D-W across the most recent five. The sample for IFK Norrkoping is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Sirius's form line: 8W 8D 5L from 21 games, 1.52 PPG, last five W-L-D-W-L. The sample for Sirius is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.57 PPG for IFK Norrkoping against 1.52 for Sirius. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, IFK Norrkoping have posted 1.60 PPG from 10 outings (4W 4D 2L).
On the road, Sirius have gone 2W 5D 3L from 10 away games — 1.10 PPG when travelling. That's a step down from their 1.52 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Sirius's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, IFK Norrkoping come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
IFK Norrkoping are averaging 2.05 goals scored and 1.48 conceded per game recently; Sirius are on 1.71 scored and 1.57 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: IFK Norrkoping have seen both teams score in 76% of their recent games; Sirius in 76%.
Last 21 Results — Allsvenskan
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
IFK Norrkoping
Blended
Sirius
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are IFK Norrkoping and Sirius in coming into this match?
IFK Norrkoping have gone 9W 6D 6L in their last 21 games (1.57 PPG), while Sirius have gone 8W 8D 5L in their last 21 (1.52 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — IFK Norrkoping at home or Sirius away?
IFK Norrkoping's home record (1.60 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — IFK Norrkoping at home: 1.60 PPG; Sirius away: 1.10 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to April 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 4 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Allsvenskan. They last met on 1 November 2025, roughly 9 months ago.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Sirius won 5-1 on 1 Jun 2024, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, IFK Norrkoping have gone 0W 2D 3L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Sirius — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
2
IFK Norrkoping
2
Draws
6
Sirius
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between IFK Norrkoping and Sirius?
From 10 meetings on record, IFK Norrkoping have won 2, Sirius have won 6, and 2 have been drawn.
When did IFK Norrkoping and Sirius last play each other?
They last met on 1 November 2025, when IFK Norrkoping 1-2 Sirius.
Who has won more matches between IFK Norrkoping and Sirius?
Sirius have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
IFK Norrkoping are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 40% of the time.
Sirius see a goal before the break in 50% of their matches.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 60% for IFK Norrkoping, 70% for Sirius — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 40% (IFK Norrkoping) and 40% (Sirius).
On the defensive side: Sirius in 30%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = IFK Norrkoping home games / Sirius away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when IFK Norrkoping play Sirius?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 60% of IFK Norrkoping's games and 70% of Sirius's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is IFK Norrkoping vs Sirius usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 40% of IFK Norrkoping's recent games and 40% of Sirius's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do IFK Norrkoping and Sirius tend to score early?
IFK Norrkoping have had a goal before half-time in 60% of their recent matches, Sirius in 50% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Sirius defy the odds to beat IFK Norrkoping 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Sirius beat IFK Norrkoping 1-2 at Östgötaporten, Regular Season - 23, in the Allsvenskan. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting IFK Norrkoping 1.35 xG and Sirius 1.04 xG, a combined 2.39. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Sirius outscored their 1.04 projection by 1.0. Those figures were built on strength ratings of IFK Norrkoping attack 1.05 / defence 0.99 against Sirius attack 0.77 / defence 1.16, drawn from 22/21 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it IFK Norrkoping 41% | Draw 33% | Sirius 26%, with IFK Norrkoping to win its most likely call at 41%. The actual Sirius win had been the model's second-ranked read at 26%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 43%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 72% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 51% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 62% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (IFK Norrkoping 62%, Sirius 62%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 76%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
IFK Norrkoping's trading profile (21 games, 10 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 76% of their matches — today it did.
Sirius's trading profile (21 games, 10 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 76% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — IFK Norrkoping 1.57 PPG, Sirius 1.52 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Sirius win broke the near-deadlock. IFK Norrkoping (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 0.90 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Sirius (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.10 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.