IFK Goteborg vs Vasteras SK FK – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates IFK Goteborg at 54%, yet other data sources diverge — this IFK Goteborg vs Vasteras SK FK fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Allsvenskan clash, Regular Season - 23 as IFK Goteborg welcome Vasteras SK FK to Gamla Ullevi. Kick-off is set for Sunday 11 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Allsvenskan games this season, IFK Goteborg have gone 5W 1D 4L from 10 outings — a 1.60 PPG return. Last five: W W L D W. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 2.10 conceded. However, 2.10 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for IFK Goteborg, so this record blends games from this season and last.
IFK Goteborg's form when playing at home: 4W 3D 3L across 10 games at Gamla Ullevi this term (1.50 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Vasteras SK FK — All Games: 5W 2D 3L from 10 Allsvenskan fixtures this season — 1.70 PPG. Last five: W L D W L. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their fixtures — a very low rate that strongly backs BTTS No. This season is still relatively young for Vasteras SK FK, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Vasteras SK FK away from home this season: 5W 1D 4L from 10 away games — 1.60 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 2.10 conceded per game.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — IFK Goteborg at 1.60 PPG versus Vasteras SK FK's 1.70. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
H2H
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for IFK Goteborg, 0 for Vasteras SK FK and 2 shared spoils from 3 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 3 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 4.3 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 31 May 2026, ended 5–4 with IFK Goteborg winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.3 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Data
IFK Goteborg trading profile (49 games, 24 at home): they score before half-time in 62% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (home games).
Vasteras SK FK trading profile (49 games, 24 at away): they score before half-time in 83% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 75% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 37%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — IFK Goteborg 47% versus Vasteras SK FK 49%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (IFK Goteborg 51% | Vasteras SK FK 63%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects IFK Goteborg 1.84 xG and Vasteras SK FK 1.11 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 Goteborg attack 0.916 / defence 0.940 | Vasteras SK FK attack 0.923 / defence 1.289. League average goals — home 1.559 / away 1.284. Vasteras SK FK bring a strong defensive rating of 1.289 — this is suppressing IFK Goteborg's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 49 IFK Goteborg games / 20 Vasteras SK FK games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: IFK Goteborg 54% | Draw 24% | Vasteras SK FK 22%. Fair-value odds: IFK Goteborg 1.85 | Draw 4.17 | Vasteras SK FK 4.55. IFK Goteborg hold a narrow Poisson edge at 54% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 57% | BTTS probability 57% | Total xG 2.96. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 57% — the 2.96 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 57% 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 Goteborg are the pick at 54% — moderate model lean. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on IFK Goteborg offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.96 combined xG gives a 57% probability to Over 2.5 — strong, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game and H2H averaging 4.3 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 57% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: IFK Goteborg 60% | Vasteras SK FK 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: IFK Goteborg vs Vasteras SK FK | Competition: Allsvenskan, Regular Season - 23 | Venue: Gamla Ullevi • Kick-off: Sunday 11 Oct 2026, 13:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: IFK Goteborg 54% | Draw 24% | Vasteras SK FK 22% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 57% | BTTS 57% | xG IFK Goteborg 1.84 / Vasteras SK FK 1.11 • Poisson strength factors: IFK Goteborg attack 0.916 / def 0.940 | Vasteras SK FK attack 0.923 / def 1.289 | league avg home 1.559 / away 1.284 • Poisson stance: IFK Goteborg (54%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.84
IFK Goteborg xG
Expected Goals
1.11
Vasteras SK FK xG
57%
BTTS
80%
Over 1.5
57%
Over 2.5
34%
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 Goteborg vs Vasteras SK FK kick off?
IFK Goteborg vs Vasteras SK FK is scheduled to kick off at 13:00 on Sunday 11 October 2026 at Gamla Ullevi.
Where is IFK Goteborg vs Vasteras SK FK being played?
The match is being played at Gamla Ullevi.
What competition is IFK Goteborg vs Vasteras SK FK part of?
IFK Goteborg vs Vasteras SK FK is a Regular Season - 23 fixture in the Allsvenskan (Sweden).
Who is favourite to win IFK Goteborg vs Vasteras SK FK?
Our statistical model gives IFK Goteborg a 54% chance of winning, Vasteras SK FK a 22% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making IFK Goteborg the favourite.
Will both teams score in IFK Goteborg vs Vasteras SK FK?
Our model estimates a 57% probability that both IFK Goteborg and Vasteras SK FK will score (BTTS).
Will IFK Goteborg vs Vasteras SK FK have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 57%.
What is the head-to-head record between IFK Goteborg and Vasteras SK FK?
Record (3 meetings): IFK Goteborg 1W | Draws 2 | Vasteras SK FK 0W.
What form are IFK Goteborg and Vasteras SK FK in?
IFK Goteborg (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 2.10 | L5 W-W-L-D-W. Vasteras SK FK (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-L-D-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Working from IFK Goteborg's attack rating (0.92) and Vasteras SK FK's defence rating (1.29), the model arrives at 1.84 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Vasteras SK FK's attack versus IFK Goteborg's defence, projects 1.11 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 49/20 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 12.1%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.8%), 2-0 (8.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
IFK Goteborg Win
54%
1.87
24%
4.08
22%
4.55
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.7%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.8%
Home win
1 – 0
9.6%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.84
IFK Goteborg xG
Total xG
2.96
1.11
Vasteras SK FK xG
1.87
54%
Home win
4.08
24%
Draw
4.55
22%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
57%
Over 2.5
1.75
43%
Under 2.5
2.33
34%
Over 3.5
2.94
66%
Under 3.5
1.52
18%
Over 4.5
5.56
82%
Under 4.5
1.22
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
57%
BTTS Yes
1.74
43%
BTTS No
2.35
Clean Sheet
33%
3.05
16%
6.31
Win to Nil
18%
5.69
3%
28.72
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.2 | 5.8 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 9.6 | 10.7 | 5.9 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 8.8 | 9.8 | 5.5 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 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 Goteborg vs Vasteras SK FK?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.1%.
How many goals are IFK Goteborg and Vasteras SK FK expected to score?
The model projects 1.84 expected goals for IFK Goteborg and 1.11 for Vasteras SK FK, a combined total of 2.96.
How confident is the prediction model for IFK Goteborg vs Vasteras SK FK?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 54%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
IFK Goteborg come into this having played 49 games, going 22W 8D 19L for 1.51 points per game. Their last five reads W-W-L-D-W. The sample for IFK Goteborg is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Vasteras SK FK sit at 1.86 PPG from 49 outings (27W 10D 12L), a run that reads W-L-D-W-L across their last five. The sample for Vasteras SK FK is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: IFK Goteborg on 1.51 PPG, Vasteras SK FK on 1.86. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
IFK Goteborg's home form reads 10W 4D 10L across 24 games on their own ground, a 1.42 PPG return.
Away from home, Vasteras SK FK have taken 1.71 points per game from 24 outings (13W 2D 9L).
Goals in Recent Form
IFK Goteborg are averaging 1.33 goals scored and 1.47 conceded per game recently; Vasteras SK FK are on 1.80 scored and 1.31 conceded.
Last 49 Results — Allsvenskan
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
IFK Goteborg
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Vasteras SK FK
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are IFK Goteborg and Vasteras SK FK in coming into this match?
IFK Goteborg have gone 22W 8D 19L in their last 49 games (1.51 PPG), while Vasteras SK FK have gone 27W 10D 12L in their last 49 (1.86 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — IFK Goteborg at home or Vasteras SK FK away?
Vasteras SK FK's away record (1.71 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — IFK Goteborg at home: 1.42 PPG; Vasteras SK FK away: 1.71 PPG.
Have IFK Goteborg or Vasteras SK FK been keeping clean sheets recently?
IFK Goteborg have kept a clean sheet in 29% of their recent games, Vasteras SK FK in 35%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
3 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to July 2024. Every recorded meeting has come in Allsvenskan. They last met on 31 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Last 3 Meetings
1
IFK Goteborg
2
Draws
0
Vasteras SK FK
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between IFK Goteborg and Vasteras SK FK?
From 3 meetings on record, IFK Goteborg have won 1, Vasteras SK FK have won 0, and 2 have been drawn.
When did IFK Goteborg and Vasteras SK FK last play each other?
They last met on 31 May 2026, when Vasteras SK FK 4-5 IFK Goteborg.
Who has won more matches between IFK Goteborg and Vasteras SK FK?
IFK Goteborg have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 3 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
IFK Goteborg are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches.
Vasteras SK FK are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 46% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — IFK Goteborg 54%, Vasteras SK FK 54% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 46% for IFK Goteborg and 75% for Vasteras SK FK. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 17% and 42% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Vasteras SK FK in 29%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = IFK Goteborg home games / Vasteras SK FK away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when IFK Goteborg play Vasteras SK FK?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 54% of IFK Goteborg's recent matches and 54% of Vasteras SK FK's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is IFK Goteborg vs Vasteras SK FK usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 46% of IFK Goteborg's matches and 75% of Vasteras SK FK's.
Do IFK Goteborg and Vasteras SK FK tend to score early?
IFK Goteborg have had a goal before half-time in 62% of their recent matches, Vasteras SK FK in 83% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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