Varbergs BoIS FC 3-2 IFK Varnamo – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Varbergs BoIS FC at 67%, yet other data sources diverge — this Varbergs BoIS FC vs IFK Varnamo fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis
IFK Varnamo make the trip to Paskbergsvallen to face Varbergs BoIS FC in Superettan, Regular Season - 6. The match kicks off on Friday 8 May 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Varbergs BoIS FC have collected 1.30 PPG across 10 Superettan outings this season: 3W 4D 3L. Last five: L D D L L. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 1.70 conceded. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone.
In front of their own supporters this season, Varbergs BoIS FC have posted 3W 4D 3L at Paskbergsvallen — 1.30 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
IFK Varnamo's overall Superettan record this term: 3W 6D 1L from 10 games (1.50 PPG). Last five: L W D D W. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 0.70 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.70 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. IFK Varnamo haven't played a Superettan game yet this season, so this record is entirely from last season.
IFK Varnamo's away record: 1W 6D 3L from 10 road trips in Superettan this season (0.90 PPG). Away from home they average 0.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 0.90 is notably below their overall 1.50 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
A near-identical PPG reading — 1.30 for Varbergs BoIS FC, 1.50 for IFK Varnamo — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
H2H History
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Varbergs BoIS FC lead 1W to 3W over the last 4 encounters, with 0 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
The 4 previous meetings have averaged 2.8 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 19 Aug 2023, ended 0–3 with IFK Varnamo winning.
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 Data
Varbergs BoIS FC goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (32 games, 16 at home): they score before half-time in 56% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% 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 50% of games (home games).
IFK Varnamo goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (32 games, 16 at away): they score before half-time in 69% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 62% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 31% of games (away games); they fail to score in 31% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Varbergs BoIS FC 69% versus IFK Varnamo 47%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Varbergs BoIS FC 56% | IFK Varnamo 41%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Varbergs BoIS FC 2.24 xG and IFK Varnamo 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: Varbergs BoIS FC attack 1.004 / defence 0.939 | IFK Varnamo attack 0.811 / defence 1.412. League average goals — home 1.579 / away 1.248. IFK Varnamo bring a strong defensive rating of 1.412 — this is suppressing Varbergs BoIS FC's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 35 Varbergs BoIS FC games / 5 IFK Varnamo games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Varbergs BoIS FC 67% | Draw 19% | IFK Varnamo 15%. Fair-value odds: Varbergs BoIS FC 1.49 | Draw 5.26 | IFK Varnamo 6.67. The model has a clear lean to Varbergs BoIS FC (67%) — a 52pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 62% | BTTS probability 55% | Total xG 3.19. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 62% — the 3.19 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 55% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
Form averages suggest only ~1.5 goals/game but Poisson projects Over 2.5 at 62% — underlying attack/defence strengths imply more goals than surface form shows.
On the Poisson output, Varbergs BoIS FC are the pick at 67% — clear model lean. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 19% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.19 combined xG gives a 62% probability to Over 2.5 — marginal — conflicting signals, supported by H2H averaging 2.8 goals per meeting — though form averaging only 2.0 goals per game points in the other direction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 55%. Form rates corroborate: Varbergs BoIS FC 70% | IFK Varnamo 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Varbergs BoIS FC vs IFK Varnamo | Competition: Superettan, Regular Season - 6 | Venue: Paskbergsvallen • Kick-off: Friday 8 May 2026, 17:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Varbergs BoIS FC 67% | Draw 19% | IFK Varnamo 15% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 62% | BTTS 55% | xG Varbergs BoIS FC 2.24 / IFK Varnamo 0.95 • Poisson strength factors: Varbergs BoIS FC attack 1.004 / def 0.939 | IFK Varnamo attack 0.811 / def 1.412 | league avg home 1.579 / away 1.248 • Poisson stance: Varbergs BoIS FC (67%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.24
Varbergs BoIS FC xG
Expected Goals
0.95
IFK Varnamo xG
55%
BTTS
83%
Over 1.5
62%
Over 2.5
40%
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 Varbergs BoIS FC vs IFK Varnamo kick off?
Varbergs BoIS FC vs IFK Varnamo kicked off at 17:00 on Friday 8 May 2026 at Paskbergsvallen.
What was the final score in Varbergs BoIS FC vs IFK Varnamo?
Varbergs BoIS FC 3 - 2 IFK Varnamo.
Where is Varbergs BoIS FC vs IFK Varnamo being played?
The match is being played at Paskbergsvallen.
What competition is Varbergs BoIS FC vs IFK Varnamo part of?
Varbergs BoIS FC vs IFK Varnamo is a Regular Season - 6 fixture in the Superettan (Sweden).
Who is favourite to win Varbergs BoIS FC vs IFK Varnamo?
Our statistical model gives Varbergs BoIS FC a 67% chance of winning, IFK Varnamo a 15% chance, and a 19% chance of a draw — making Varbergs BoIS FC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Varbergs BoIS FC vs IFK Varnamo?
Our model estimates a 55% probability that both Varbergs BoIS FC and IFK Varnamo will score (BTTS).
Will Varbergs BoIS FC vs IFK Varnamo have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 62%.
What is the head-to-head record between Varbergs BoIS FC and IFK Varnamo?
Record (4 meetings): Varbergs BoIS FC 1W | Draws 0 | IFK Varnamo 3W.
What form are Varbergs BoIS FC and IFK Varnamo in?
Varbergs BoIS FC (all comps): 3W-4D-3L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.70 | L5 L-D-D-L-L. IFK Varnamo (all comps): 3W-6D-1L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 0.70 | L5 L-W-D-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Varbergs BoIS FC's attack at 1.00x the league average against IFK Varnamo's defence at 1.41x — combine the two and it projects 2.24 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — IFK Varnamo's attack (0.81x) against Varbergs BoIS FC's defence (0.94x) — and the away total comes out at 0.95.
These ratings are built from 35/5 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 2-0 carries the highest individual probability at 10.3% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-1 (9.9%), 2-1 (9.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 30% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Varbergs BoIS FC Win
67%
1.50
19%
5.31
15%
6.81
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 0
10.3%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 1
9.8%
Home win
1 – 0
9.2%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.24
Varbergs BoIS FC xG
Total xG
3.19
0.95
IFK Varnamo xG
1.50
67%
Home win
5.31
19%
Draw
6.81
15%
Away win
Goals Markets
83%
Over 1.5
1.20
17%
Under 1.5
5.88
62%
Over 2.5
1.61
38%
Under 2.5
2.63
40%
Over 3.5
2.50
60%
Under 3.5
1.67
22%
Over 4.5
4.55
78%
Under 4.5
1.28
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
55%
BTTS Yes
1.82
45%
BTTS No
2.21
Clean Sheet
39%
2.59
11%
9.38
Win to Nil
26%
3.89
2%
63.92
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 9.2 | 8.8 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.3 | 9.8 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 | – |
| 4 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 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 Varbergs BoIS FC vs IFK Varnamo?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.3%.
How many goals are Varbergs BoIS FC and IFK Varnamo expected to score?
The model projects 2.24 expected goals for Varbergs BoIS FC and 0.95 for IFK Varnamo, a combined total of 3.19.
How confident is the prediction model for Varbergs BoIS FC vs IFK Varnamo?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 67%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Varbergs BoIS FC come into this having played 32 games, going 13W 10D 9L for 1.53 points per game. Their last five reads L-D-D-L-L.
On the other side, IFK Varnamo sit at 1.09 PPG from 32 outings (8W 11D 13L), a run that reads L-W-D-D-W across their last five. IFK Varnamo haven't played enough this season for a current-season-only sample, so this includes results carried over from last season.
Varbergs BoIS FC carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.44 PPG clear of IFK Varnamo — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home & Away Splits
Varbergs BoIS FC's home form reads 8W 5D 3L across 16 games on their own ground, a 1.81 PPG return.
Away from home, IFK Varnamo have taken 1.38 points per game from 16 outings (5W 7D 4L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Varbergs BoIS FC 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
Varbergs BoIS FC are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.34 conceded per game recently; IFK Varnamo are on 1.03 scored and 1.31 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Varbergs BoIS FC have seen both teams score in 69% of their recent games.
Last 32 Results — Superettan
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Varbergs BoIS FC
Current Season
IFK Varnamo
Pre-Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Varbergs BoIS FC and IFK Varnamo in coming into this match?
Varbergs BoIS FC have gone 13W 10D 9L in their last 32 games (1.53 PPG), while IFK Varnamo have gone 8W 11D 13L in their last 32 (1.09 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Varbergs BoIS FC at home or IFK Varnamo away?
Varbergs BoIS FC's home record (1.81 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Varbergs BoIS FC at home: 1.81 PPG; IFK Varnamo away: 1.38 PPG.
Have Varbergs BoIS FC or IFK Varnamo been keeping clean sheets recently?
Varbergs BoIS FC have kept a clean sheet in 25% of their recent games, IFK Varnamo in 31%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 5 times since July 2022 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. The pairing has crossed competitions too — Allsvenskan, Superettan all feature in the head-to-head log. They last met on 8 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Varbergs BoIS FC won 3-0 on 3 Jul 2022, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Varbergs BoIS FC have gone 2W 0D 1L from 3 meetings on their own ground against IFK Varnamo — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 5 Meetings
2
Varbergs BoIS FC
0
Draws
3
IFK Varnamo
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Varbergs BoIS FC and IFK Varnamo?
From 5 meetings on record, Varbergs BoIS FC have won 2, IFK Varnamo have won 3, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Varbergs BoIS FC and IFK Varnamo last play each other?
They last met on 8 May 2026, when Varbergs BoIS FC 3-2 IFK Varnamo.
Who has won more matches between Varbergs BoIS FC and IFK Varnamo?
IFK Varnamo have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 5 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Varbergs BoIS FC see a goal before the break in 56% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 31% of the time.
IFK Varnamo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 69% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Varbergs BoIS FC 62%, IFK Varnamo 44% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Varbergs BoIS FC) and 31% (IFK Varnamo).
On the defensive side: Varbergs BoIS FC keep a clean sheet in 31% of their matches; IFK Varnamo in 38%; IFK Varnamo in 31%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Varbergs BoIS FC home games / IFK Varnamo away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Varbergs BoIS FC play IFK Varnamo?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 62% of Varbergs BoIS FC's recent matches and 44% of IFK Varnamo's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Varbergs BoIS FC vs IFK Varnamo usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 50% of Varbergs BoIS FC's recent games and 31% of IFK Varnamo's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Varbergs BoIS FC and IFK Varnamo tend to score early?
Varbergs BoIS FC have had a goal before half-time in 56% of their recent matches, IFK Varnamo in 69% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Varbergs BoIS FC edge out IFK Varnamo 3-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Varbergs BoIS FC beat IFK Varnamo 3-2 at Paskbergsvallen, Regular Season - 6, in the Superettan. 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 Varbergs BoIS FC 2.24 xG and IFK Varnamo 0.95 xG, a combined 3.19. The scoreboard read 3-2 for 5 actual goals. IFK Varnamo outscored their 0.95 projection by 1.0. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Varbergs BoIS FC attack 1.00 / defence 0.94 against IFK Varnamo attack 0.81 / defence 1.41, drawn from 35/5 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Varbergs BoIS FC 67% | Draw 19% | IFK Varnamo 15%, with Varbergs BoIS FC to win its most likely call at 67%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 62%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 83% and landed. Over 3.5 was 40% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 55% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 48% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Varbergs BoIS FC 56%, IFK Varnamo 41%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 58%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Varbergs BoIS FC's trading profile (32 games, 16 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 69% of their matches — today it did.
IFK Varnamo's trading profile (32 games, 16 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 47% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 31% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Varbergs BoIS FC arrived the stronger side — 1.53 PPG against 1.09. Form held, and they took the win. Varbergs BoIS FC (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.56 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 2 against a 1.00 concession average — a leakier day than usual. IFK Varnamo (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.12 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 3 against a 0.94 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 4 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). A strong night for the model: the result sat comfortably inside what the pre-match data projected.
💡 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.