IF Elfsborg 1-0 Sirius – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates IF Elfsborg at 60% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this IF Elfsborg vs Sirius encounter.
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Pre-Match Analysis
IF Elfsborg and Sirius meet at Borås Arena in Allsvenskan (matchday 18). This fixture gets under way on Sunday 6 August 2023 at 15:00 UK time.
Form
IF Elfsborg (all games): 7W 2D 1L across their last 10 — 2.30 PPG. Last five: W W D W L. They are averaging 2.20 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. Defensively, conceding just 0.70 per game is an exceptional defensive record. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches.
In front of their own supporters, IF Elfsborg have posted 7W 2D 1L from their last 10 home games — 2.30 PPG. They are averaging 2.50 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 5 clean sheets from their last 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at home.
Sirius have collected 1.20 PPG across their last 10 games: 4W 0D 6L. Last five: L L W L L. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%).
On the road, Sirius have gone 3W 5D 2L in their last 10 away fixtures (1.40 PPG). Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Form favours the hosts. IF Elfsborg's 2.30 PPG return is 1.10 points per game ahead of Sirius's 1.20 — a genuine gap in recent results that provides a statistically grounded case for backing the home side.
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record is closely matched — across the 3 H2H matches in our data, IF Elfsborg edge it 2 wins to 1, with 0 draws. Neither side has a commanding advantage. With only 3 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture — the 3 H2H matches in our data averaged 4.0 per game, which gives Over 2.5 a solid head-to-head foundation. The most recent of those, on 8 May 2023, ended IF Elfsborg 4–3 Sirius — a IF Elfsborg win.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 4.0 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
Trading & In-Play
IF Elfsborg — key trading statistics (last 47 games, 23 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 78% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 54% of those occasions; of the 12 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 58%; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (home games).
Sirius — key trading statistics (last 47 games, 23 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 70% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 57% of the time; of the 8 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 25%; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (away games); they fail to score in 36% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — IF Elfsborg 53% versus Sirius 45%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (IF Elfsborg 55% | Sirius 49%). Note also that Sirius surrender HT leads in 25% of cases while IF Elfsborg recover from half-time deficits to draw or win 58% of the time — a dynamic that could influence in-play positioning.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects IF Elfsborg 1.91 xG and Sirius 0.95 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: IF Elfsborg attack 1.330 / defence 0.776 | Sirius attack 0.981 / defence 1.026. League average goals — home 1.397 / away 1.245. IF Elfsborg carry an above-average attack rating of 1.330 — their 1.91 xG reflects attacking quality above the league norm. IF Elfsborg have a tight defence (rating 0.776), which is pulling Sirius's projected output down. Data: built from IF Elfsborg's last 47 games and Sirius's last 47.
Result probabilities: IF Elfsborg 60% | Draw 22% | Sirius 18%. Fair-value odds: IF Elfsborg 1.67 | Draw 4.56 | Sirius 5.48. The model has a clear lean to IF Elfsborg (60%) — a 38pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 54% | BTTS Yes probability 52% | Total xG 2.85. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 54%/46% — the total xG of 2.85 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS Yes at 52% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, IF Elfsborg are the pick at 60% — clear model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 22% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 2.85 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 54% probability — strong conviction, supported by recent form (IF Elfsborg's last 10 home games and Sirius's last 10 away games) averaging 2.9 goals per game and the H2H data averaging 4.0 goals per game across 3 H2H matches.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 52% on Yes. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: IF Elfsborg 40% (last 10 home games) | Sirius 60% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: IF Elfsborg vs Sirius | Competition: Allsvenskan, matchday 18 | Venue: Borås Arena • Kick-off: Sunday 6 August 2023 at 15:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: IF Elfsborg 60% | Draw 22% | Sirius 18% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 54% (Under 46%) | BTTS Yes 52% (No 48%) | xG IF Elfsborg 1.91 / Sirius 0.95 • Poisson strength factors: IF Elfsborg attack 1.330 / def 0.776 | Sirius attack 0.981 / def 1.026 | league avg home 1.397 / away 1.245 • Poisson stance: IF Elfsborg (60%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.91
IF Elfsborg xG
Expected Goals
0.95
Sirius xG
52%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
54%
Over 2.5
32%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ IF Elfsborg vs Sirius FAQs
What time does IF Elfsborg vs Sirius kick off?
IF Elfsborg vs Sirius kicked off at 15:00 UK time on Sunday 6 August 2023 at Borås Arena.
What was the final score in IF Elfsborg vs Sirius?
IF Elfsborg 1 - 0 Sirius.
Where is IF Elfsborg vs Sirius being played?
The match is being played at Borås Arena.
What competition is IF Elfsborg vs Sirius part of?
IF Elfsborg vs Sirius is a Allsvenskan fixture (matchday 18) (Sweden).
Who is favourite to win IF Elfsborg vs Sirius?
Our statistical model gives IF Elfsborg a 60% chance of winning, Sirius a 18% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making IF Elfsborg the favourite.
Will both teams score in IF Elfsborg vs Sirius?
Our model estimates a 52% probability that both IF Elfsborg and Sirius will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will IF Elfsborg vs Sirius have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 54%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from IF Elfsborg's attack rating (1.33) and Sirius's defence rating (1.03), the model arrives at 1.91 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Sirius's attack (0.98x) against IF Elfsborg's defence (0.78x) — and the away total comes out at 0.95.
These ratings are built from IF Elfsborg's last 47 games and Sirius's last 47 — a full enough recent 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 11.8%. Close behind: 2-0 (10.5%), 2-1 (9.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
IF Elfsborg Win
60%
1.67
22%
4.56
18%
5.48
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
11.0%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 0
10.5%
Home win
1 – 1
10.4%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.91
IF Elfsborg xG
Total xG
2.85
0.95
Sirius xG
1.67
60%
Home win
4.56
22%
Draw
5.48
18%
Away win
Goals Markets
78%
Over 1.5
1.28
22%
Under 1.5
4.55
54%
Over 2.5
1.85
46%
Under 2.5
2.17
32%
Over 3.5
3.12
68%
Under 3.5
1.47
16%
Over 4.5
6.25
84%
Under 4.5
1.19
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
52%
BTTS Yes
1.92
48%
BTTS No
2.09
Clean Sheet
39%
2.58
15%
6.73
Win to Nil
23%
4.31
3%
36.84
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.8 | 5.5 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 11.0 | 10.4 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.5 | 9.9 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 6.6 | 6.3 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ IF Elfsborg vs Sirius Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for IF Elfsborg vs Sirius?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.8%.
How many goals are IF Elfsborg and Sirius expected to score?
The model projects 1.91 expected goals for IF Elfsborg and 0.95 for Sirius, a combined total of 2.85.
How confident is the prediction model for IF Elfsborg vs Sirius?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 60%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
IF Elfsborg's recent record stands at 25W 13D 9L from 47 games, a 1.87 PPG return, with W-W-D-W-L in the last five.
Sirius, meanwhile, have gone 13W 13D 21L across 47 games — 1.11 PPG, with L-L-W-L-L in their last five.
The points-per-game comparison favours IF Elfsborg by 0.76 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Sirius heading into this one.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, IF Elfsborg have managed 13W 7D 3L from their last 23 home games — 2.00 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Sirius's away record stands at 5W 10D 8L across their last 23 away games, a 1.09 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, IF Elfsborg come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
IF Elfsborg are averaging 2.02 goals scored and 1.04 conceded per game recently; Sirius are on 1.11 scored and 1.47 conceded.
Last 47 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
IF Elfsborg
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Sirius
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IF Elfsborg (Home) vs Sirius (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
IF Elfsborg
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Sirius
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❓ IF Elfsborg vs Sirius Form FAQs
What form are IF Elfsborg and Sirius in coming into this match?
IF Elfsborg have gone 25W 13D 9L in their last 47 games (1.87 PPG), while Sirius have gone 13W 13D 21L in their last 47 (1.11 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — IF Elfsborg at home or Sirius away?
IF Elfsborg's home record (2.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — IF Elfsborg at home: 2.00 PPG; Sirius away: 1.09 PPG.
Have IF Elfsborg or Sirius been keeping clean sheets recently?
IF Elfsborg have kept a clean sheet in 32% of their recent games, Sirius in 32%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
We have 10 H2H matches between these sides on record, dating back to May 2022 — enough to show some patterns. All of them came in Allsvenskan. The most recent was as recently as 18 October 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Sirius won Sirius 4-0 IF Elfsborg on 26 Oct 2025, the biggest margin in the H2H matches we hold.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, IF Elfsborg have gone 4W 0D 1L from the 5 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Sirius — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
5
IF Elfsborg
1
Draws
4
Sirius
Recent Meetings
❓ IF Elfsborg vs Sirius H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between IF Elfsborg and Sirius?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, IF Elfsborg have won 5, Sirius have won 4, and 1 has been drawn.
When did IF Elfsborg and Sirius last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 18 October 2026: Sirius 2-2 IF Elfsborg.
Who has won more matches between IF Elfsborg and Sirius?
IF Elfsborg have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from the 10 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
IF Elfsborg are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 44% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 20% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 50% of those situations.
Sirius are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — IF Elfsborg 56%, Sirius 44% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 56% (IF Elfsborg) and 52% (Sirius).
On the defensive side: IF Elfsborg keep a clean sheet in 30% of their matches; Sirius in 30%; Sirius in 44%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = IF Elfsborg home games / Sirius away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ IF Elfsborg vs Sirius Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in IF Elfsborg and Sirius matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 56% of IF Elfsborg's recent matches and 44% of Sirius's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are IF Elfsborg and Sirius matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 56% of IF Elfsborg's recent games and 52% of Sirius's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do IF Elfsborg and Sirius matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 78% of IF Elfsborg's recent matches and 70% of Sirius's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as IF Elfsborg edge out Sirius 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
IF Elfsborg beat Sirius 1-0 at Borås Arena, Regular Season - 18, in the Allsvenskan. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting IF Elfsborg 1.91 xG and Sirius 0.95 xG, a combined 2.85. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. IF Elfsborg fell 0.9 short of their projected output. Sirius landed 0.9 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of IF Elfsborg attack 1.33 / defence 0.78 against Sirius attack 0.98 / defence 1.03, drawn from 47/47 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it IF Elfsborg 60% | Draw 22% | Sirius 18%, with IF Elfsborg to win its most likely call at 60%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 54%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 78% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 52% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 52% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (IF Elfsborg 55%, Sirius 49%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 49%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
IF Elfsborg's trading profile (47 games, 23 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and duly kept one.
Sirius's trading profile (47 games, 23 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 45% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and conceded here; they fail to score in 36% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
On form, IF Elfsborg arrived the stronger side — 1.87 PPG against 1.11. Form held, and they took the win. IF Elfsborg (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 2.30 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.04 average — tighter than their form line. Sirius (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.00 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 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.