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Halmstad 0-1 IF Elfsborg – Result & Analysis

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Allsvenskan · Regular Season - 28

Kick-off

Sun 21 Nov 2021

14:00

Venue

Örjans Vall

Competition

Allsvenskan

Sweden

Status

FT
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Poisson rates IF Elfsborg at 43% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Halmstad vs IF Elfsborg encounter.

✍️ Match Preview

Pre-Match Analysis

Halmstad and IF Elfsborg meet at Örjans Vall in Allsvenskan, Regular Season - 28. This fixture gets under way on Sunday 21 November 2021 at 14:00 UTC.

Form

Halmstad (all games): 2W 4D 4L across 10 Allsvenskan fixtures this term — 1.00 PPG. Last five: L W D W L. They are averaging 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.10 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Halmstad, so this record blends games from this season and last.

In front of their own supporters this season, Halmstad have posted 2W 7D 1L at Örjans Vall — 1.30 PPG. At home they are averaging 0.70 goals scored and 0.60 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.

IF Elfsborg have collected 1.60 PPG across 10 Allsvenskan outings this season: 5W 1D 4L. Last five: W W W L D. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 1.40. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. This season is still relatively young for IF Elfsborg, so this record blends games from this season and last.

IF Elfsborg's away record: 5W 1D 4L from 10 road trips in Allsvenskan this season (1.60 PPG). Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.

The travelling side arrive in better shape. IF Elfsborg are 0.60 PPG clear of Halmstad in recent Allsvenskan fixtures (1.60 vs 1.00). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.

H2H Analysis

Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 1 head-to-head meetings have produced 1 wins for Halmstad, 0 for IF Elfsborg and 0 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.

Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 5.0 goals per game across 1 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 17 May 2021, ended 3–2 with Halmstad winning.

With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 5.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.

Trading

Halmstad half-time and goal-timing data (27 games, 13 at home): they score before half-time in 62% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 8% of games (home games); they fail to score in 41% of games.

IF Elfsborg half-time and goal-timing data (27 games, 13 at away): they score before half-time in 85% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; they lead at the break 59% of the time; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 44% of the time.

BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Halmstad 48% versus IF Elfsborg 41%; no strong lean in either direction. Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Halmstad 18% | IF Elfsborg 59%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Halmstad 0.92 xG and IF Elfsborg 1.23 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: Halmstad attack 0.635 / defence 0.878 | IF Elfsborg attack 1.252 / defence 0.960. League average goals — home 1.501 / away 1.116. Halmstad's attack strength of 0.635 is below the league average — the 0.92 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. IF Elfsborg have an above-average attack strength of 1.252 — the away xG of 1.23 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 27 Halmstad games / 57 IF Elfsborg games used (CurrentSeason).

Result probabilities: Halmstad 27% | Draw 29% | IF Elfsborg 43%. Fair-value odds: Halmstad 3.70 | Draw 3.45 | IF Elfsborg 2.33. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 29% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 36% | BTTS probability 42% | Total xG 2.14. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 64% — total xG of 2.14 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 42% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.

Verdict

The Poisson model's primary lean is IF Elfsborg at 43% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 29% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on IF Elfsborg if the outright odds are short.

Poisson projects 2.14 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 36% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 2.1 goals per game.

On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 42% on No. Form rates are neutral: Halmstad 50% | IF Elfsborg 50%.

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💡 Key Insights

H2H The H2H record is evenly balanced (1W–0D–0W), with no clear historical advantage.
Goals H2H suggests 5.00 goals/game but Poisson xG is only 2.14 — current-season defences are outperforming historical norms.
BTTS H2H BTTS history (100%) is contradicted by Poisson (42%) — recent defensive form has changed the dynamic.
Form IF Elfsborg lead on PPG: 1.60 vs 1.00 — in-form visitors may prove difficult to contain.
Form IF Elfsborg Poisson xG (1.23) is below their form scoring rate (1.60) — home defensive strength is discounting away goal expectation.
Goals Form averages (~1.6 goals/game) and Poisson xG (2.14) both support Under 2.5 goals (64% probability).
Form Form and Poisson model both favour IF Elfsborg — IF Elfsborg at 43% win probability.
Goals Poisson Over 2.5 probability is only 36% — the model points to an Under 2.5 outcome.

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Halmstad vs IF Elfsborg | Competition: Allsvenskan, Regular Season - 28 | Venue: Örjans Vall • Kick-off: Sunday 21 Nov 2021, 14:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing

📊 Statistical Prediction

• Poisson result probabilities: Halmstad 27% | Draw 29% | IF Elfsborg 43% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 36% | BTTS 42% | xG Halmstad 0.92 / IF Elfsborg 1.23 • Poisson strength factors: Halmstad attack 0.635 / def 0.878 | IF Elfsborg attack 1.252 / def 0.960 | league avg home 1.501 / away 1.116 • Poisson stance: IF Elfsborg (43%) — low confidence — close contest

🧮 Prediction Model

0.92

Halmstad xG

Expected Goals

1.23

IF Elfsborg xG

27%
29%
43%
Halmstad Draw IF Elfsborg

42%

BTTS

63%

Over 1.5

36%

Over 2.5

17%

Over 3.5

Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓

⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Halmstad vs IF Elfsborg kick off?

Halmstad vs IF Elfsborg kicked off at 14:00 on Sunday 21 November 2021 at Örjans Vall.

What was the final score in Halmstad vs IF Elfsborg?

Halmstad 0 - 1 IF Elfsborg.

Where is Halmstad vs IF Elfsborg being played?

The match is being played at Örjans Vall.

What competition is Halmstad vs IF Elfsborg part of?

Halmstad vs IF Elfsborg is a Regular Season - 28 fixture in the Allsvenskan (Sweden).

Who is favourite to win Halmstad vs IF Elfsborg?

Our statistical model gives Halmstad a 27% chance of winning, IF Elfsborg a 43% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making IF Elfsborg the favourite.

Will both teams score in Halmstad vs IF Elfsborg?

Our model estimates a 42% probability that both Halmstad and IF Elfsborg will score (BTTS).

Will Halmstad vs IF Elfsborg have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 36%.

What is the head-to-head record between Halmstad and IF Elfsborg?

Record (1 meetings): Halmstad 1W | Draws 0 | IF Elfsborg 0W.

What form are Halmstad and IF Elfsborg in?

Halmstad (all comps): 2W-4D-4L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.10 | L5 L-W-D-W-L. IF Elfsborg (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-W-W-L-D.

🧮 Model Insight

Behind the Numbers

The model rates Halmstad's attack at 0.64x the league average against IF Elfsborg's defence at 0.96x — combine the two and it projects 0.92 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — IF Elfsborg's attack (1.25x) against Halmstad's defence (0.88x) — and the away total comes out at 1.23.

These ratings are built from 27/57 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 14.9% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (13.4%), 0-1 (12.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 41% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.

Most Likely Outcome

IF Elfsborg Win

27%

Halmstad

3.64

29%

Draw

3.42

43%

IF Elfsborg

2.31

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

0 – 1

14.4%

Away win

Most likely

1 – 1

13.2%

Draw

0 – 0

11.7%

Draw

Expected Goals & Win Odds

0.92

Halmstad xG

Total xG

2.14

1.23

IF Elfsborg xG

27%
29%
43%
HalmstadDrawIF Elfsborg

3.64

27%

Home win

3.42

29%

Draw

2.31

43%

Away win

Goals Markets

63%

Over 1.5

1.59

37%

Under 1.5

2.70

36%

Over 2.5

2.78

64%

Under 2.5

1.56

17%

Over 3.5

5.88

83%

Under 3.5

1.20

7%

Over 4.5

14.29

93%

Under 4.5

1.08

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

42%

BTTS Yes

2.36

58%

BTTS No

1.74

Clean Sheet

29%

Halmstad

3.41

40%

IF Elfsborg

2.50

Win to Nil

8%

Halmstad

12.43

17%

IF Elfsborg

5.77

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 11.7 14.4 8.8 3.6 1.1 0.3
1 10.7 13.2 8.1 3.3 1.0 0.2
2 4.9 6.0 3.7 1.5 0.5 0.1
3 1.5 1.8 1.1 0.5 0.1
4 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.1
5 0.1 0.1

Green = home win Β· Grey = draw Β· Amber = away win Β· Outlined cell = most likely score

Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 0.915
λ Away (xG) 1.228
Total xG 2.143
League avg home goals 1.501
League avg away goals 1.116
Halmstad attack strength 0.635
Halmstad defence strength 0.878
IF Elfsborg attack strength 1.252
IF Elfsborg defence strength 0.960
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 27 / 57

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most likely scoreline for Halmstad vs IF Elfsborg?

Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.9%.

How many goals are Halmstad and IF Elfsborg expected to score?

The model projects 0.92 expected goals for Halmstad and 1.23 for IF Elfsborg, a combined total of 2.14.

How confident is the prediction model for Halmstad vs IF Elfsborg?

Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 43%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.

📈 Form Insight

The Form Picture

Halmstad come into this having played 27 games, going 6W 12D 9L for 1.11 points per game. Their last five reads L-W-D-W-L. The sample for Halmstad is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.

On the other side, IF Elfsborg sit at 1.81 PPG from 27 outings (15W 4D 8L), a run that reads W-W-W-L-D across their last five. The sample for IF Elfsborg is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.

IF Elfsborg carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.70 PPG clear of Halmstad — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.

Home & Away Splits

Halmstad's home form reads 3W 9D 1L across 13 games on their own ground, a 1.38 PPG return.

Away from home, IF Elfsborg have taken 1.69 points per game from 13 outings (7W 1D 5L).

Scoring & Defensive Trends

Halmstad are averaging 0.78 goals scored and 0.93 conceded per game recently; IF Elfsborg are on 1.67 scored and 1.07 conceded.

Defensively: IF Elfsborg in 44% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.

Last 27 Results — Allsvenskan

Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)

Halmstad

Halmstad

Blended
L W D W L
IF Elfsborg

IF Elfsborg

Blended
W W W L D
27 Played 27
6/12/9 W / D / L 15/4/8
1.11 Points Per Game 1.81
0.78 Avg Goals Scored 1.67
0.93 Avg Goals Conceded 1.07
1.70 Avg Goals / Game 2.74
7 Clean Sheets 12
13 BTTS 11
5 Over 2.5 Games 16
Halmstad

Halmstad

L
A Djurgardens IF
0–1 HT 0–0
06 Nov
W
H AIK Stockholm
1–0 HT 1–0
01 Nov
D
H Orebro SK
1–1 HT 1–1
28 Oct
W
A BK Hacken
3–2 HT 1–2
23 Oct
L
A Degerfors IF
1–2 HT 1–2
16 Oct
D
H Ostersunds FK
1–1 HT 1–1
02 Oct
D
H Sirius
1–1 HT 1–0
27 Sep
D
A Mjallby AIF
0–0 HT 0–0
23 Sep
L
H Kalmar FF
0–1 HT 0–1
19 Sep
L
A IFK Goteborg
0–2 HT 0–1
12 Sep
L
A Varbergs BoIS FC
0–1 HT 0–0
28 Aug
W
H IFK Norrkoping
2–1 HT 1–0
22 Aug
D
A Kalmar FF
1–1 HT 1–1
14 Aug
D
H Malmo FF
0–0 HT 0–0
07 Aug
L
A AIK Stockholm
0–1 HT 0–1
02 Aug
W
A Ostersunds FK
1–0 HT 0–0
26 Jul
D
H Varbergs BoIS FC
1–1 HT 0–0
19 Jul
D
H Djurgardens IF
0–0 HT 0–0
12 Jul
D
A Hammarby FF
1–1 HT 0–0
04 Jul
D
H Degerfors IF
0–0 HT 0–0
23 May
W
A IF Elfsborg
3–2 HT 1–2
17 May
D
H Mjallby AIF
1–1 HT 1–0
13 May
L
A Orebro SK
0–1 HT 0–0
08 May
D
H IFK Goteborg
1–1 HT 1–0
02 May
L
A IFK Norrkoping
1–2 HT 1–0
25 Apr
L
A Sirius
0–1 HT 0–0
18 Apr
W
H BK Hacken
1–0 HT 0–0
11 Apr
IF Elfsborg

IF Elfsborg

D
H Varbergs BoIS FC
0–0 HT 0–0
06 Nov
L
A IFK Norrkoping
2–3 HT 2–1
31 Oct
W
A Degerfors IF
2–1 HT 1–0
28 Oct
W
H Sirius
3–0 HT 3–0
24 Oct
W
A Djurgardens IF
3–0 HT 1–0
18 Oct
W
H IFK Goteborg
1–0 HT 1–0
01 Oct
L
A Mjallby AIF
0–4 HT 0–1
26 Sep
L
H Malmo FF
0–1 HT 0–0
22 Sep
L
A Ostersunds FK
1–3 HT 0–2
19 Sep
W
H BK Hacken
4–2 HT 1–1
13 Sep
W
A Kalmar FF
3–0 HT 2–0
29 Aug
D
H Hammarby FF
2–2 HT 1–0
22 Aug
W
A Hammarby FF
2–0 HT 1–0
15 Aug
W
H Degerfors IF
3–0 HT 2–0
08 Aug
D
A BK Hacken
1–1 HT 1–1
25 Jul
W
H Ostersunds FK
3–0 HT 1–0
17 Jul
W
H Orebro SK
2–1 HT 0–0
11 Jul
W
A IFK Goteborg
1–0 HT 0–0
05 Jul
W
H IFK Norrkoping
1–0 HT 1–0
24 May
L
A Malmo FF
1–2 HT 0–1
20 May
L
H Halmstad
2–3 HT 2–1
17 May
W
A Sirius
2–0 HT 1–0
12 May
D
H Kalmar FF
2–2 HT 1–0
08 May
L
A AIK Stockholm
0–1 HT 0–0
02 May
W
H Mjallby AIF
1–0 HT 1–0
26 Apr
W
A Varbergs BoIS FC
3–1 HT 2–0
19 Apr
L
H Djurgardens IF
0–2 HT 0–1
11 Apr

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What form are Halmstad and IF Elfsborg in coming into this match?

Halmstad have gone 6W 12D 9L in their last 27 games (1.11 PPG), while IF Elfsborg have gone 15W 4D 8L in their last 27 (1.81 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — Halmstad at home or IF Elfsborg away?

IF Elfsborg's away record (1.69 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Halmstad at home: 1.38 PPG; IF Elfsborg away: 1.69 PPG.

Have Halmstad or IF Elfsborg been keeping clean sheets recently?

Halmstad have kept a clean sheet in 26% of their recent games, IF Elfsborg in 44%.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

History of the Fixture

On record, these two have faced off 9 times since May 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Allsvenskan. The two were last together as recently as 16 May 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.

Records & Recent Trends

For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: IF Elfsborg won 6-1 on 3 May 2023, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.

Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Halmstad have gone 0W 1D 4L from 5 meetings on their own ground against IF Elfsborg — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.

Last 9 Meetings

Halmstad

2

Halmstad

1

Draws

IF Elfsborg

6

IF Elfsborg

Recent Meetings

Halmstad
1–1
16 May 26
IF Elfsborg
IF Elfsborg
1–2
24 Aug 25
Halmstad
Halmstad
1–4
25 May 25
IF Elfsborg
Halmstad
0–1
15 Sep 24
IF Elfsborg
IF Elfsborg
2–0
24 May 24
Halmstad
Halmstad
0–1
25 Sep 23
IF Elfsborg
IF Elfsborg
6–1
03 May 23
Halmstad
Halmstad
0–1
21 Nov 21
IF Elfsborg
IF Elfsborg
2–3
17 May 21
Halmstad

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Halmstad and IF Elfsborg?

From 9 meetings on record, Halmstad have won 2, IF Elfsborg have won 6, and 1 have been drawn.

When did Halmstad and IF Elfsborg last play each other?

They last met on 16 May 2026, when Halmstad 1-1 IF Elfsborg.

Who has won more matches between Halmstad and IF Elfsborg?

IF Elfsborg have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 9 meetings.

📈 Trading Insight

How These Sides Start

Halmstad are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 23% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.

IF Elfsborg are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 85% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 54% of the time.

Goals & Clean Sheets

BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Halmstad 54%, IF Elfsborg 46% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.

Low-scoring games have been more typical here — Over 2.5 sits at just 8% for Halmstad and 62% for IF Elfsborg.

On the defensive side: Halmstad keep a clean sheet in 38% of their matches; IF Elfsborg in 38%; Halmstad have failed to score in 31% of games.

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Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue  |  Venue = Halmstad home games / IF Elfsborg away games. HT metrics require half-time score data β€” shown as β€” where unavailable.

Halmstad Halmstad Blended
Metric All
(27 games)
Venue
(13 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 15/27
(55.6%)
8/13
(61.5%)
2+ Goals Before HT 6/27
(22.2%)
2/13
(15.4%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 8/12
(66.7%)
2/5
(40%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 2/12
(16.7%)
1/5
(20%)
Winning at HT 6/27
(22.2%)
5/13
(38.5%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 4/27
(14.8%)
3/13
(23.1%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 2/27
(7.4%)
0/13
(0%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 13/27
(48.1%)
7/13
(53.8%)
Over 2.5 Goals 5/27
(18.5%)
1/13
(7.7%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2/27
(7.4%)
0/13
(0%)
Clean Sheet 7/27
(25.9%)
5/13
(38.5%)
Failed to Score 11/27
(40.7%)
4/13
(30.8%)
IF Elfsborg IF Elfsborg Blended
Metric All
(27 games)
Venue
(13 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 22/27
(81.5%)
11/13
(84.6%)
2+ Goals Before HT 9/27
(33.3%)
5/13
(38.5%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 4/5
(80%)
2/2
(100%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 1/5
(20%)
0/2
(0%)
Winning at HT 16/27
(59.3%)
7/13
(53.8%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 4/27
(14.8%)
1/13
(7.7%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 0/27
(0%)
0/13
(0%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 11/27
(40.7%)
6/13
(46.2%)
Over 2.5 Goals 16/27
(59.3%)
8/13
(61.5%)
Over 3.5 Goals 8/27
(29.6%)
4/13
(30.8%)
Clean Sheet 12/27
(44.4%)
5/13
(38.5%)
Failed to Score 5/27
(18.5%)
2/13
(15.4%)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do both teams usually score when Halmstad play IF Elfsborg?

Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 54% of Halmstad's recent matches and 46% of IF Elfsborg's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.

Is Halmstad vs IF Elfsborg usually a high-scoring fixture?

Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 8% of Halmstad's recent games and 62% of IF Elfsborg's, pointing to a tighter contest.

Do Halmstad and IF Elfsborg tend to score early?

Halmstad have had a goal before half-time in 62% of their recent matches, IF Elfsborg in 85% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.

📰

Prediction vindicated as IF Elfsborg edge out Halmstad 0-1.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

IF Elfsborg beat Halmstad 0-1 at Örjans Vall, Regular Season - 28, 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 Halmstad 0.92 xG and IF Elfsborg 1.23 xG, a combined 2.14. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. Halmstad fell 0.9 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Halmstad attack 0.64 / defence 0.88 against IF Elfsborg attack 1.25 / defence 0.96, drawn from 27/57 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it Halmstad 27% | Draw 29% | IF Elfsborg 43%, with IF Elfsborg to win its most likely call at 43%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 36%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 63% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 42% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 39% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Halmstad 18%, IF Elfsborg 59%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 44%, which matched the one-sided outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

Halmstad's trading profile (27 games, 13 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 41% of games, a blank that repeated today.

IF Elfsborg's trading profile (27 games, 13 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 41% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 44% of the time, and duly kept one.

Form vs Result

On form, IF Elfsborg arrived the stronger side — 1.81 PPG against 1.11. The form guide was vindicated by the result. IF Elfsborg (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.23 average — tighter than their form line.

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). The data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.

💡 Key Insights

Model Over/Under 2.5 landed as modelled — 36% Over 2.5 probability, 1 goal scored.
Model BTTS matched the model — 42% projected, both teams did not both score.
Trading Trading data backed up — the sides average 39% Over 2.5 historically, and this game stayed under.

⚠️ 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.