Sirius 2-4 IFK Norrkoping – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model projects a closely fought contest — draw probability sits at 34% as Sirius take on IFK Norrkoping.
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Analysis
IFK Norrkoping make the trip to Studenternas IP to face Sirius in Allsvenskan, Regular Season - 20. The match kicks off on Wednesday 22 September 2021 at 18:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Sirius have collected 1.40 PPG across 10 Allsvenskan outings this season: 4W 2D 4L. Last five: L D W W W. They are averaging 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.40 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. This season is still relatively young for Sirius, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Sirius's home record at Studenternas IP: 5W 2D 3L from 10 Allsvenskan appearances (1.70 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
IFK Norrkoping (all games): 5W 1D 4L across 10 Allsvenskan outings this term — 1.60 points per game. Last five: W L W D W. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 1.00. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for IFK Norrkoping, so this record blends games from this season and last.
IFK Norrkoping's away record: 4W 1D 5L from 10 road trips in Allsvenskan this season (1.30 PPG). Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
A near-identical PPG reading — 1.40 for Sirius, 1.60 for IFK Norrkoping — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
Head-to-Head
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 1 meetings: Sirius 0W, IFK Norrkoping 0W, 1D.
The 1 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 11 Apr 2021, ended 1–1 with a draw.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading & In-Play
Sirius — key trading statistics (49 games, 24 at home): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (home games).
IFK Norrkoping — key trading statistics (49 games, 24 at away): they score before half-time in 92% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 62% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 71% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (away games).
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Sirius 61% and IFK Norrkoping 69% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Sirius 55% | IFK Norrkoping 63%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sirius 1.06 xG and IFK Norrkoping 1.05 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: Sirius attack 0.817 / defence 0.900 | IFK Norrkoping attack 1.106 / defence 0.906. League average goals — home 1.432 / away 1.052. Data: 49 Sirius games / 49 IFK Norrkoping games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Sirius 33% | Draw 34% | IFK Norrkoping 33%. Fair-value odds: Sirius 3.03 | Draw 2.94 | IFK Norrkoping 3.03. The draw (34%) is the Poisson-preferred outcome — neither side is more likely to win than to draw, making draw-inclusive markets the most model-aligned approach.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 35% | BTTS probability 44% | Total xG 2.11. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 65% probability — total xG of 2.11 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 44% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
The Poisson model's preferred outcome is the draw at 34% — neither side is more likely to win than to draw. Draw-inclusive markets are the most model-aligned approach. Home win at 33% and away win at 33% are close enough that backing either outright carries significant draw exposure.
The Poisson model projects 2.11 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 35% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 2.0 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 44% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Sirius 40% | IFK Norrkoping 60%.
The outsider holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sirius vs IFK Norrkoping | Competition: Allsvenskan, Regular Season - 20 | Venue: Studenternas IP • Kick-off: Wednesday 22 Sep 2021, 18:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sirius 33% | Draw 34% | IFK Norrkoping 33% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 35% | BTTS 44% | xG Sirius 1.06 / IFK Norrkoping 1.05 • Poisson strength factors: Sirius attack 0.817 / def 0.900 | IFK Norrkoping attack 1.106 / def 0.906 | league avg home 1.432 / away 1.052 • Poisson stance: Draw (34%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.06
Sirius xG
Expected Goals
1.05
IFK Norrkoping xG
44%
BTTS
64%
Over 1.5
35%
Over 2.5
16%
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 Sirius vs IFK Norrkoping kick off?
Sirius vs IFK Norrkoping kicked off at 18:00 on Wednesday 22 September 2021 at Studenternas IP.
What was the final score in Sirius vs IFK Norrkoping?
Sirius 2 - 4 IFK Norrkoping.
Where is Sirius vs IFK Norrkoping being played?
The match is being played at Studenternas IP.
What competition is Sirius vs IFK Norrkoping part of?
Sirius vs IFK Norrkoping is a Regular Season - 20 fixture in the Allsvenskan (Sweden).
Who is favourite to win Sirius vs IFK Norrkoping?
Our statistical model gives Sirius a 33% chance of winning, IFK Norrkoping a 33% chance, and a 34% chance of a draw, making this a very evenly-matched fixture.
Will both teams score in Sirius vs IFK Norrkoping?
Our model estimates a 44% probability that both Sirius and IFK Norrkoping will score (BTTS).
Will Sirius vs IFK Norrkoping have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 35%.
What is the head-to-head record between Sirius and IFK Norrkoping?
Record (1 meetings): Sirius 0W | Draws 1 | IFK Norrkoping 0W.
What form are Sirius and IFK Norrkoping in?
Sirius (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 1.40 | L5 L-D-W-W-W. IFK Norrkoping (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.00 | L5 W-L-W-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Sirius's attack at 0.82x the league average against IFK Norrkoping's defence at 0.91x — combine the two and it projects 1.06 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — IFK Norrkoping's attack (1.11x) against Sirius's defence (0.90x) — and the away total comes out at 1.05.
These ratings are built from 49/49 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 15.3% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (13.9%), 1-0 (11.1%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 40% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Draw
33%
2.99
34%
2.96
33%
3.05
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.5%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
12.9%
Home win
0 – 1
12.7%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.06
Sirius xG
Total xG
2.11
1.05
IFK Norrkoping xG
2.99
33%
Home win
2.96
34%
Draw
3.05
33%
Away win
Goals Markets
62%
Over 1.5
1.61
38%
Under 1.5
2.63
35%
Over 2.5
2.86
65%
Under 2.5
1.54
16%
Over 3.5
6.25
84%
Under 3.5
1.19
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
44%
BTTS Yes
2.25
56%
BTTS No
1.80
Clean Sheet
35%
2.85
35%
2.88
Win to Nil
12%
8.53
11%
8.80
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12.2 | 12.7 | 6.7 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.9 | 13.5 | 7.1 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Sirius vs IFK Norrkoping?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.3%.
How many goals are Sirius and IFK Norrkoping expected to score?
The model projects 1.06 expected goals for Sirius and 1.05 for IFK Norrkoping, a combined total of 2.11.
How confident is the prediction model for Sirius vs IFK Norrkoping?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 34%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Sirius's recent record stands at 16W 16D 17L from 49 games, a 1.31 PPG return, with L-D-W-W-W in the last five. The sample for Sirius is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
IFK Norrkoping, meanwhile, have gone 22W 10D 17L across 49 games — 1.55 PPG, with W-L-W-D-W in their last five. The sample for IFK Norrkoping 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 — 1.31 PPG for Sirius against 1.55 for IFK Norrkoping. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
At home specifically, Sirius have managed 10W 7D 7L from 24 games — 1.54 PPG in front of their own supporters.
IFK Norrkoping's away record stands at 10W 3D 11L across 24 trips, a 1.38 PPG haul.
Attack vs Defence
Sirius are averaging 1.29 goals scored and 1.61 conceded per game recently; IFK Norrkoping are on 1.80 scored and 1.33 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Sirius have seen both teams score in 61% of their recent games; IFK Norrkoping in 69%.
Last 49 Results — Allsvenskan
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sirius
Blended
IFK Norrkoping
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sirius and IFK Norrkoping in coming into this match?
Sirius have gone 16W 16D 17L in their last 49 games (1.31 PPG), while IFK Norrkoping have gone 22W 10D 17L in their last 49 (1.55 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Sirius at home or IFK Norrkoping away?
Sirius's home record (1.54 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Sirius at home: 1.54 PPG; IFK Norrkoping away: 1.38 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, Sirius have gone 3W 0D 2L from 5 meetings on their own ground against IFK Norrkoping — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
6
Sirius
2
Draws
2
IFK Norrkoping
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Sirius and IFK Norrkoping?
From 10 meetings on record, Sirius have won 6, IFK Norrkoping have won 2, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Sirius and IFK Norrkoping last play each other?
They last met on 1 November 2025, when IFK Norrkoping 1-2 Sirius.
Who has won more matches between Sirius and IFK Norrkoping?
Sirius have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Sirius are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% 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 12% of those situations.
IFK Norrkoping are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 92% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 62% for Sirius, 71% for IFK Norrkoping — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 54% for Sirius and 67% for IFK Norrkoping. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 38% and 29% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sirius home games / IFK Norrkoping away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Sirius play IFK Norrkoping?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 62% of Sirius's games and 71% of IFK Norrkoping's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Sirius vs IFK Norrkoping usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 54% of Sirius's matches and 67% of IFK Norrkoping's.
Do Sirius and IFK Norrkoping tend to score early?
Sirius have had a goal before half-time in 75% of their recent matches, IFK Norrkoping in 92% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
IFK Norrkoping cruise to a comfortable 2-4 victory over Sirius.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
IFK Norrkoping beat Sirius 2-4 at Studenternas IP, Regular Season - 20, in the Allsvenskan. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Sirius 1.06 xG and IFK Norrkoping 1.05 xG, a combined 2.11. The scoreboard read 2-4 for 6 actual goals. Sirius beat their projection by 0.9 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. IFK Norrkoping outscored their 1.05 projection by 3.0. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Sirius attack 0.82 / defence 0.90 against IFK Norrkoping attack 1.11 / defence 0.91, drawn from 49/49 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Sirius 33% | Draw 34% | IFK Norrkoping 33%, with the draw its most likely call at 34%. The actual IFK Norrkoping win had been the model's second-ranked read at 33%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 35%. The game delivered 6, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 64% and landed. Over 3.5 was 16% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 44% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 59% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Sirius 55%, IFK Norrkoping 63%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 65%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Sirius's trading profile (49 games, 24 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did.
IFK Norrkoping's trading profile (49 games, 24 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 69% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Sirius 1.31 PPG, IFK Norrkoping 1.55 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the IFK Norrkoping win broke the near-deadlock. Sirius (home/away splits) shipped 4 against a 1.42 concession average — a leakier day than usual. IFK Norrkoping (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 1.67 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 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.