Hammarby FF 2-0 Varbergs BoIS FC – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Hammarby FF at 57% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Hammarby FF vs Varbergs BoIS FC encounter.
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Analysis
Varbergs BoIS FC make the trip to Tele2 Arena to face Hammarby FF in Allsvenskan, Regular Season - 4. The match kicks off on Saturday 22 April 2023 at 14:00 UTC.
Form
Hammarby FF (all games): 4W 4D 2L across 10 Allsvenskan fixtures this term — 1.60 PPG. Last five: W D L W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 1.10 conceded. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Hammarby FF's home record at Tele2 Arena: 6W 3D 1L from 10 Allsvenskan appearances (2.10 PPG). They are averaging 2.70 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture. Their home PPG of 2.10 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.60 — Hammarby FF are significantly better at Tele2 Arena than their overall form suggests.
Varbergs BoIS FC have collected 1.30 PPG across 10 Allsvenskan outings this season: 4W 1D 5L. Last five: L L W W W. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 2.40. Conceding 2.40 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play.
Varbergs BoIS FC away from home this season: 4W 1D 5L from 10 away games — 1.30 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 2.00 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.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 1.60 vs 1.30 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (using home/away splits) — Hammarby FF have seen both teams score in 60% of their games, Varbergs BoIS FC in 70%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.
H2H Analysis
Historically, Hammarby FF have had the better of this match-up — 5 wins from 6 meetings, with Varbergs BoIS FC managing just 1 victories and 0 draws shared.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 3.7 goals per game across 6 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 10 Oct 2022, ended 5–1 with Hammarby FF winning.
From a betting standpoint, the H2H backs both Hammarby FF and goals. The home side's 5 wins from 6 meetings, combined with an average of 3.7 goals per game, gives the home win and Over 2.5 combination a historically grounded case.
Trading Data
Hammarby FF goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (60 games, 30 at home): they score before half-time in 73% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 69% of the time; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (home games).
Varbergs BoIS FC goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (60 games, 30 at away): they score before half-time in 77% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 72% of the time; BTTS occurs in 70% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (away games); they fail to score in 30% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Hammarby FF 53% versus Varbergs BoIS FC 55%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Hammarby FF 57% | Varbergs BoIS FC 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Hammarby FF 2.10 xG and Varbergs BoIS FC 1.24 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: Hammarby FF attack 1.263 / defence 0.995 | Varbergs BoIS FC attack 1.144 / defence 1.131. League average goals — home 1.473 / away 1.085. Hammarby FF carry an above-average attack strength of 1.263 — their λ of 2.10 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Data: 33 Hammarby FF games / 33 Varbergs BoIS FC games used (Blended). A blend of current and prior-season data is applied to stabilise estimates early in the campaign.
Result probabilities: Hammarby FF 57% | Draw 22% | Varbergs BoIS FC 21%. Fair-value odds: Hammarby FF 1.75 | Draw 4.55 | Varbergs BoIS FC 4.76. The model has a clear lean to Hammarby FF (57%) — a 36pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 65% | BTTS probability 63% | Total xG 3.34. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 65% — a total xG of 3.34 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 63% reflects that both xG figures (2.10 / 1.24) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Hammarby FF are the pick at 57% — clear model lean. 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 3.34 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 65% probability — strong conviction, supported by form averaging 3.5 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.7 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 63% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Hammarby FF 60% | Varbergs BoIS FC 70% BTTS from recent games.
The Poisson model is drawing on Blended data (33 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Hammarby FF vs Varbergs BoIS FC | Competition: Allsvenskan, Regular Season - 4 | Venue: Tele2 Arena • Kick-off: Saturday 22 Apr 2023, 14:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Hammarby FF 57% | Draw 22% | Varbergs BoIS FC 21% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 65% | BTTS 63% | xG Hammarby FF 2.10 / Varbergs BoIS FC 1.24 • Poisson strength factors: Hammarby FF attack 1.263 / def 0.995 | Varbergs BoIS FC attack 1.144 / def 1.131 | league avg home 1.473 / away 1.085 • Poisson stance: Hammarby FF (57%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.10
Hammarby FF xG
Expected Goals
1.24
Varbergs BoIS FC xG
63%
BTTS
85%
Over 1.5
65%
Over 2.5
43%
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 Hammarby FF vs Varbergs BoIS FC kick off?
Hammarby FF vs Varbergs BoIS FC kicked off at 14:00 on Saturday 22 April 2023 at Tele2 Arena.
What was the final score in Hammarby FF vs Varbergs BoIS FC?
Hammarby FF 2 - 0 Varbergs BoIS FC.
Where is Hammarby FF vs Varbergs BoIS FC being played?
The match is being played at Tele2 Arena.
What competition is Hammarby FF vs Varbergs BoIS FC part of?
Hammarby FF vs Varbergs BoIS FC is a Regular Season - 4 fixture in the Allsvenskan (Sweden).
Who is favourite to win Hammarby FF vs Varbergs BoIS FC?
Our statistical model gives Hammarby FF a 57% chance of winning, Varbergs BoIS FC a 21% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making Hammarby FF the favourite.
Will both teams score in Hammarby FF vs Varbergs BoIS FC?
Our model estimates a 63% probability that both Hammarby FF and Varbergs BoIS FC will score (BTTS).
Will Hammarby FF vs Varbergs BoIS FC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 65%.
What is the head-to-head record between Hammarby FF and Varbergs BoIS FC?
Record (6 meetings): Hammarby FF 5W | Draws 0 | Varbergs BoIS FC 1W.
What form are Hammarby FF and Varbergs BoIS FC in?
Hammarby FF (all comps): 4W-4D-2L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.10 | L5 W-D-L-W-W. Varbergs BoIS FC (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 2.40 | L5 L-L-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Hammarby FF's attacking strength (1.26x league average) is weighed against Varbergs BoIS FC's defensive record (1.13x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.10. Flip it around — Varbergs BoIS FC's attack (1.14x) against Hammarby FF's defence (0.99x) — and the away total comes out at 1.24.
The sample (33/33 games) mixes this season and last, since the current campaign is still relatively young.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 10.4%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.7%), 2-0 (7.9%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Hammarby FF Win
57%
1.76
22%
4.62
21%
4.65
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
9.7%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
9.2%
Draw
2 – 0
7.9%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.10
Hammarby FF xG
Total xG
3.34
1.24
Varbergs BoIS FC xG
1.76
57%
Home win
4.62
22%
Draw
4.65
21%
Away win
Goals Markets
85%
Over 1.5
1.18
15%
Under 1.5
6.67
65%
Over 2.5
1.54
35%
Under 2.5
2.86
43%
Over 3.5
2.33
57%
Under 3.5
1.75
24%
Over 4.5
4.17
76%
Under 4.5
1.32
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
63%
BTTS Yes
1.60
37%
BTTS No
2.68
Clean Sheet
29%
3.44
12%
8.19
Win to Nil
17%
6.04
3%
38.11
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 7.5 | 9.2 | 5.7 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.9 | 9.7 | 6.0 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 5.5 | 6.8 | 4.2 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 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 Hammarby FF vs Varbergs BoIS FC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.4%.
How many goals are Hammarby FF and Varbergs BoIS FC expected to score?
The model projects 2.10 expected goals for Hammarby FF and 1.24 for Varbergs BoIS FC, a combined total of 3.34.
How confident is the prediction model for Hammarby FF vs Varbergs BoIS FC?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 57%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Hammarby FF come into this having played 60 games, going 31W 16D 13L for 1.82 points per game. Their last five reads W-D-L-W-W.
On the other side, Varbergs BoIS FC sit at 1.22 PPG from 60 outings (19W 16D 25L), a run that reads L-L-W-W-W across their last five.
Hammarby FF carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.60 PPG clear of Varbergs BoIS FC — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home & Away Splits
Hammarby FF's home form reads 20W 8D 2L across 30 games on their own ground, a 2.27 PPG return. That's noticeably better than their 1.82 PPG overall — Hammarby FF are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Away from home, Varbergs BoIS FC have taken 1.10 points per game from 30 outings (9W 6D 15L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Hammarby FF 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
Hammarby FF are averaging 1.90 goals scored and 1.13 conceded per game recently; Varbergs BoIS FC are on 1.15 scored and 1.57 conceded.
Defensively: Hammarby FF have kept a clean sheet in 37% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 60 Results — Allsvenskan
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Hammarby FF
Current Season
Varbergs BoIS FC
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Hammarby FF and Varbergs BoIS FC in coming into this match?
Hammarby FF have gone 31W 16D 13L in their last 60 games (1.82 PPG), while Varbergs BoIS FC have gone 19W 16D 25L in their last 60 (1.22 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Hammarby FF at home or Varbergs BoIS FC away?
Hammarby FF's home record (2.27 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Hammarby FF at home: 2.27 PPG; Varbergs BoIS FC away: 1.10 PPG.
Have Hammarby FF or Varbergs BoIS FC been keeping clean sheets recently?
Hammarby FF have kept a clean sheet in 37% of their recent games, Varbergs BoIS FC in 23%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 8 times since July 2020 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Allsvenskan. It has been a while since the last meeting — 24 September 2023, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
There's a clear current trend here: Hammarby FF have taken the last 6 head-to-head results.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Hammarby FF won 5-1 on 10 Oct 2022, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Hammarby FF have gone 4W 0D 0L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Varbergs BoIS FC — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
7
Hammarby FF
0
Draws
1
Varbergs BoIS FC
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Hammarby FF and Varbergs BoIS FC?
From 8 meetings on record, Hammarby FF have won 7, Varbergs BoIS FC have won 1, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Hammarby FF and Varbergs BoIS FC last play each other?
They last met on 24 September 2023, when Varbergs BoIS FC 0-1 Hammarby FF.
Who has won more matches between Hammarby FF and Varbergs BoIS FC?
Hammarby FF have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Hammarby FF are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 73% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 47% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 13% of those situations.
Varbergs BoIS FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 60% for Hammarby FF, 70% for Varbergs BoIS FC — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 67% for Hammarby FF and 67% for Varbergs BoIS FC. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 37% and 40% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Hammarby FF keep a clean sheet in 37% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Hammarby FF home games / Varbergs BoIS FC away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Hammarby FF play Varbergs BoIS FC?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 60% of Hammarby FF's games and 70% of Varbergs BoIS FC's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Hammarby FF vs Varbergs BoIS FC usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 67% of Hammarby FF's matches and 67% of Varbergs BoIS FC's.
Do Hammarby FF and Varbergs BoIS FC tend to score early?
Hammarby FF have had a goal before half-time in 73% of their recent matches, Varbergs BoIS FC in 77% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Hammarby FF cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Varbergs BoIS FC.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Hammarby FF beat Varbergs BoIS FC 2-0 at Tele2 Arena, Regular Season - 4, 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 Hammarby FF 2.10 xG and Varbergs BoIS FC 1.24 xG, a combined 3.34. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. Varbergs BoIS FC landed 1.2 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Hammarby FF attack 1.26 / defence 0.99 against Varbergs BoIS FC attack 1.14 / defence 1.13, drawn from 33/33 games (Blended).
On the result, the model split it Hammarby FF 57% | Draw 22% | Varbergs BoIS FC 21%, with Hammarby FF to win its most likely call at 57%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 65%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 85% and landed. Over 3.5 was 43% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 63% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 57% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Hammarby FF 57%, Varbergs BoIS FC 57%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 54%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Hammarby FF's trading profile (60 games, 30 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 37% of the time, and duly kept one.
Varbergs BoIS FC's trading profile (60 games, 30 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 30% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
On form, Hammarby FF arrived the stronger side — 1.82 PPG against 1.22. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Hammarby FF (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.07 average — tighter than their form line. Varbergs BoIS FC (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.27 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). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 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.