IFK Norrkoping vs Ljungskile SK – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates IFK Norrkoping at 53% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this IFK Norrkoping vs Ljungskile SK encounter.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Superettan clash, Regular Season - 22 as IFK Norrkoping welcome Ljungskile SK to Norrkopings Idrottspark. Kick-off is set for Friday 4 September 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Superettan games this season, IFK Norrkoping have gone 9W 0D 1L from 10 outings — a 2.70 PPG return. Last five: W W W W W. 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 0.40 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. This season is still relatively young for IFK Norrkoping, so this record blends games from this season and last.
IFK Norrkoping's home record at Norrkopings Idrottspark: 7W 1D 2L from 10 Superettan appearances (2.20 PPG). They are averaging 2.20 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 6 clean sheets from 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Norrkopings Idrottspark. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 2.20 lags behind their overall 2.70 — the home advantage has not translated into superior results at Norrkopings Idrottspark this season.
Ljungskile SK — All Games: 3W 4D 3L from 10 Superettan fixtures this season — 1.30 PPG. Last five: D L L D L. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.30 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 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 Ljungskile SK, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Superettan this season, Ljungskile SK have posted 2W 5D 3L from 10 away outings — 1.10 PPG. Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
On current form, IFK Norrkoping have the edge — a 1.40 PPG advantage (2.70 vs 1.30) represents a meaningful gap. That momentum makes them the form-based pick, though if the outright price looks short, Draw No Bet is worth comparing.
H2H
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for IFK Norrkoping, 0 for Ljungskile SK and 0 shared spoils from 1 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
These sides have historically produced few goals — 1.0 per contest from 1 previous meetings. The Under 2.5 market has a well-supported historical case here. The most recent clash, on 11 Apr 2026, ended 1–0 with IFK Norrkoping winning.
With a balanced win record and just 1.0 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
In-Play Profile
IFK Norrkoping in-play tendencies (21 games, 10 at home): they score before half-time in 90% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; they lead at the break 62% of the time; BTTS occurs in 30% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 52% of the time.
Ljungskile SK in-play tendencies (21 games, 10 at away): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 38%; they fail to score in 38% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — IFK Norrkoping 38% versus Ljungskile SK 57%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (IFK Norrkoping 48% | Ljungskile SK 48%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects IFK Norrkoping 1.58 xG and Ljungskile SK 0.85 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 1.165 / defence 0.718 | Ljungskile SK attack 0.919 / defence 0.969. League average goals — home 1.402 / away 1.295. IFK Norrkoping's defence rating of 0.718 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 21 IFK Norrkoping games / 21 Ljungskile SK games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: IFK Norrkoping 53% | Draw 28% | Ljungskile SK 19%. Fair-value odds: IFK Norrkoping 1.89 | Draw 3.57 | Ljungskile SK 5.26. IFK Norrkoping hold a narrow Poisson edge at 53% — the draw (28%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 44% | BTTS probability 47% | Total xG 2.44. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 56% — total xG of 2.44 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 47% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, IFK Norrkoping are the pick at 53% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 28% draw probability, Draw No Bet on IFK Norrkoping offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.44 combined xG gives a 44% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
Poisson assigns a 47% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: IFK Norrkoping 30% | Ljungskile SK 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: IFK Norrkoping vs Ljungskile SK | Competition: Superettan, Regular Season - 22 | Venue: Norrkopings Idrottspark • Kick-off: Friday 4 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: IFK Norrkoping 53% | Draw 28% | Ljungskile SK 19% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 44% | BTTS 47% | xG IFK Norrkoping 1.58 / Ljungskile SK 0.85 • Poisson strength factors: IFK Norrkoping attack 1.165 / def 0.718 | Ljungskile SK attack 0.919 / def 0.969 | league avg home 1.402 / away 1.295 • Poisson stance: IFK Norrkoping (53%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.58
IFK Norrkoping xG
Expected Goals
0.85
Ljungskile SK xG
47%
BTTS
71%
Over 1.5
44%
Over 2.5
23%
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 Ljungskile SK kick off?
IFK Norrkoping vs Ljungskile SK is scheduled to kick off at 17:00 on Friday 4 September 2026 at Norrkopings Idrottspark.
Where is IFK Norrkoping vs Ljungskile SK being played?
The match is being played at Norrkopings Idrottspark.
What competition is IFK Norrkoping vs Ljungskile SK part of?
IFK Norrkoping vs Ljungskile SK is a Regular Season - 22 fixture in the Superettan (Sweden).
Who is favourite to win IFK Norrkoping vs Ljungskile SK?
Our statistical model gives IFK Norrkoping a 53% chance of winning, Ljungskile SK a 19% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making IFK Norrkoping the favourite.
Will both teams score in IFK Norrkoping vs Ljungskile SK?
Our model estimates a 47% probability that both IFK Norrkoping and Ljungskile SK will score (BTTS).
Will IFK Norrkoping vs Ljungskile SK have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 44%.
What is the head-to-head record between IFK Norrkoping and Ljungskile SK?
Record (1 meetings): IFK Norrkoping 1W | Draws 0 | Ljungskile SK 0W.
What form are IFK Norrkoping and Ljungskile SK in?
IFK Norrkoping (all comps): 9W-0D-1L in 10 | 2.70 PPG | GF 2.20 / GA 0.40 | L5 W-W-W-W-W. Ljungskile SK (all comps): 3W-4D-3L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.30 | L5 D-L-L-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Working from IFK Norrkoping's attack rating (1.17) and Ljungskile SK's defence rating (0.97), the model arrives at 1.58 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Ljungskile SK's attack versus IFK Norrkoping's defence, projects 0.85 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 21/21 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 13.4%. Close behind: 1-0 (12.3%), 2-0 (11.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 37% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
IFK Norrkoping Win
53%
1.88
28%
3.61
19%
5.26
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
13.8%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
11.8%
Draw
2 – 0
11.0%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.58
IFK Norrkoping xG
Total xG
2.44
0.85
Ljungskile SK xG
1.88
53%
Home win
3.61
28%
Draw
5.26
19%
Away win
Goals Markets
70%
Over 1.5
1.43
30%
Under 1.5
3.33
44%
Over 2.5
2.27
56%
Under 2.5
1.79
23%
Over 3.5
4.35
77%
Under 3.5
1.30
10%
Over 4.5
10.00
90%
Under 4.5
1.11
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
47%
BTTS Yes
2.13
53%
BTTS No
1.88
Clean Sheet
43%
2.35
21%
4.86
Win to Nil
23%
4.41
4%
25.59
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.8 | 7.5 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 13.8 | 11.8 | 5.0 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 11.0 | 9.4 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 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 Ljungskile SK?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.4%.
How many goals are IFK Norrkoping and Ljungskile SK expected to score?
The model projects 1.58 expected goals for IFK Norrkoping and 0.85 for Ljungskile SK, a combined total of 2.44.
How confident is the prediction model for IFK Norrkoping vs Ljungskile SK?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 53%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
IFK Norrkoping's recent record stands at 15W 2D 4L from 21 games, a 2.24 PPG return, with W-W-W-W-W in the last five. The sample for IFK Norrkoping is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Ljungskile SK, meanwhile, have gone 6W 6D 9L across 21 games — 1.14 PPG, with D-L-L-D-L in their last five. The sample for Ljungskile SK is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours IFK Norrkoping by 1.10 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Ljungskile SK heading into this one.
Venue Form
At home specifically, IFK Norrkoping have managed 7W 1D 2L from 10 games — 2.20 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Ljungskile SK's away record stands at 2W 5D 3L across 10 trips, a 1.10 PPG haul.
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.
Goals in Recent Form
IFK Norrkoping are averaging 1.95 goals scored and 0.62 conceded per game recently; Ljungskile SK are on 1.29 scored and 1.33 conceded.
Defensively: IFK Norrkoping have kept a clean sheet in 52% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 21 Results — Superettan
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
IFK Norrkoping
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Ljungskile SK
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are IFK Norrkoping and Ljungskile SK in coming into this match?
IFK Norrkoping have gone 15W 2D 4L in their last 21 games (2.24 PPG), while Ljungskile SK have gone 6W 6D 9L in their last 21 (1.14 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — IFK Norrkoping at home or Ljungskile SK away?
IFK Norrkoping's home record (2.20 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — IFK Norrkoping at home: 2.20 PPG; Ljungskile SK away: 1.10 PPG.
Have IFK Norrkoping or Ljungskile SK been keeping clean sheets recently?
IFK Norrkoping have kept a clean sheet in 52% of their recent games, Ljungskile SK in 14%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
1 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to April 2026. Every recorded meeting has come in Superettan. They last met on 11 April 2026, roughly 4 months ago.
Last 1 Meetings
1
IFK Norrkoping
0
Draws
0
Ljungskile SK
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between IFK Norrkoping and Ljungskile SK?
From 1 meetings on record, IFK Norrkoping have won 1, Ljungskile SK have won 0, and 0 have been drawn.
When did IFK Norrkoping and Ljungskile SK last play each other?
They last met on 11 April 2026, when Ljungskile SK 0-1 IFK Norrkoping.
Who has won more matches between IFK Norrkoping and Ljungskile SK?
IFK Norrkoping have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 1 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
IFK Norrkoping are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 90% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 70% of the time.
Ljungskile SK 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 30% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — IFK Norrkoping 30%, Ljungskile SK 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (IFK Norrkoping) and 50% (Ljungskile SK).
On the defensive side: IFK Norrkoping keep a clean sheet in 60% of their matches; Ljungskile SK in 40%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = IFK Norrkoping home games / Ljungskile SK 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 Ljungskile SK?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 30% of IFK Norrkoping's recent matches and 60% of Ljungskile SK's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is IFK Norrkoping vs Ljungskile SK usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 50% of IFK Norrkoping's recent games and 50% of Ljungskile SK's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do IFK Norrkoping and Ljungskile SK tend to score early?
IFK Norrkoping have had a goal before half-time in 90% of their recent matches, Ljungskile SK in 60% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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