IF Elfsborg 0-0 Varbergs BoIS FC – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates IF Elfsborg at 53%, yet other data sources diverge — this IF Elfsborg vs Varbergs BoIS FC fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Allsvenskan clash, Regular Season - 27 as IF Elfsborg welcome Varbergs BoIS FC to Borås Arena. Kick-off is set for Saturday 6 November 2021 at 14:00 UTC.
Form Guide
IF Elfsborg — All Games: 6W 0D 4L from 10 Allsvenskan outings this season, averaging 1.80 points per game. Last five: W W W W L. Offensively they are averaging 1.90 goals per game, with 1.40 conceded. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. This season is still relatively young for IF Elfsborg, so this record blends games from this season and last.
IF Elfsborg's form when playing at home: 7W 1D 2L across 10 games at Borås Arena this term (2.20 PPG). They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Borås Arena.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Varbergs BoIS FC stand at 3W 4D 3L from 10 Allsvenskan matches — 1.30 PPG. Last five: D L D D W. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 0.90 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. This season is still relatively young for Varbergs BoIS FC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Allsvenskan this season, Varbergs BoIS FC have posted 2W 3D 5L from 10 away outings — 0.90 PPG. Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
On current form, IF Elfsborg have the edge — a 0.50 PPG advantage (1.80 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.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for IF Elfsborg, 0 for Varbergs BoIS FC 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 — 3.3 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 19 Apr 2021, ended 3–1 with IF Elfsborg winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.3 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Patterns
IF Elfsborg in-play and half-time data (56 games, 28 at home): they score before half-time in 79% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 73% of the time; they lead at the break 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 61% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 36%.
Varbergs BoIS FC in-play and half-time data (56 games, 28 at away): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 57% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — IF Elfsborg 55% versus Varbergs BoIS FC 61%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (IF Elfsborg 57% | Varbergs BoIS FC 55%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects IF Elfsborg 1.72 xG and Varbergs BoIS FC 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: IF Elfsborg attack 1.145 / defence 0.864 | Varbergs BoIS FC attack 1.086 / defence 0.978. League average goals — home 1.534 / away 1.119. Data: 56 IF Elfsborg games / 56 Varbergs BoIS FC games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: IF Elfsborg 53% | Draw 24% | Varbergs BoIS FC 23%. Fair-value odds: IF Elfsborg 1.89 | Draw 4.17 | Varbergs BoIS FC 4.35. IF Elfsborg hold a narrow Poisson edge at 53% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 52% | BTTS probability 54% | Total xG 2.77. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 52%/48% — the total xG of 2.77 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 54% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is IF Elfsborg at 53% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on IF Elfsborg offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 2.77 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 52% — strong confidence, supported by form averaging 2.9 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.3 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 54% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: IF Elfsborg 40% | Varbergs BoIS FC 80% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: IF Elfsborg vs Varbergs BoIS FC | Competition: Allsvenskan, Regular Season - 27 | Venue: Borås Arena • Kick-off: Saturday 6 Nov 2021, 14:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: IF Elfsborg 53% | Draw 24% | Varbergs BoIS FC 23% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 52% | BTTS 54% | xG IF Elfsborg 1.72 / Varbergs BoIS FC 1.05 • Poisson strength factors: IF Elfsborg attack 1.145 / def 0.864 | Varbergs BoIS FC attack 1.086 / def 0.978 | league avg home 1.534 / away 1.119 • Poisson stance: IF Elfsborg (53%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.72
IF Elfsborg xG
Expected Goals
1.05
Varbergs BoIS FC xG
54%
BTTS
77%
Over 1.5
52%
Over 2.5
30%
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 IF Elfsborg vs Varbergs BoIS FC kick off?
IF Elfsborg vs Varbergs BoIS FC kicked off at 14:00 on Saturday 6 November 2021 at Borås Arena.
What was the final score in IF Elfsborg vs Varbergs BoIS FC?
IF Elfsborg 0 - 0 Varbergs BoIS FC.
Where is IF Elfsborg vs Varbergs BoIS FC being played?
The match is being played at Borås Arena.
What competition is IF Elfsborg vs Varbergs BoIS FC part of?
IF Elfsborg vs Varbergs BoIS FC is a Regular Season - 27 fixture in the Allsvenskan (Sweden).
Who is favourite to win IF Elfsborg vs Varbergs BoIS FC?
Our statistical model gives IF Elfsborg a 53% chance of winning, Varbergs BoIS FC a 23% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making IF Elfsborg the favourite.
Will both teams score in IF Elfsborg vs Varbergs BoIS FC?
Our model estimates a 54% probability that both IF Elfsborg and Varbergs BoIS FC will score (BTTS).
Will IF Elfsborg vs Varbergs BoIS FC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 52%.
What is the head-to-head record between IF Elfsborg and Varbergs BoIS FC?
Record (3 meetings): IF Elfsborg 1W | Draws 2 | Varbergs BoIS FC 0W.
What form are IF Elfsborg and Varbergs BoIS FC in?
IF Elfsborg (all comps): 6W-0D-4L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-W-W-W-L. Varbergs BoIS FC (all comps): 3W-4D-3L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 0.90 | L5 D-L-D-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Working from IF Elfsborg's attack rating (1.15) and Varbergs BoIS FC's defence rating (0.98), the model arrives at 1.72 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Varbergs BoIS FC's attack versus IF Elfsborg's defence, projects 1.05 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 56/56 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 12.8%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.7%), 1-0 (9.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
IF Elfsborg Win
53%
1.90
24%
4.09
23%
4.38
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.3%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
10.8%
Home win
2 – 1
9.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.72
IF Elfsborg xG
Total xG
2.77
1.05
Varbergs BoIS FC xG
1.90
53%
Home win
4.09
24%
Draw
4.38
23%
Away win
Goals Markets
76%
Over 1.5
1.32
24%
Under 1.5
4.17
52%
Over 2.5
1.92
48%
Under 2.5
2.08
30%
Over 3.5
3.33
70%
Under 3.5
1.43
15%
Over 4.5
6.67
85%
Under 4.5
1.18
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
54%
BTTS Yes
1.87
46%
BTTS No
2.16
Clean Sheet
35%
2.86
18%
5.56
Win to Nil
18%
5.42
4%
24.34
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 10.8 | 11.3 | 6.0 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | – | – |
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 IF Elfsborg vs Varbergs BoIS FC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.8%.
How many goals are IF Elfsborg and Varbergs BoIS FC expected to score?
The model projects 1.72 expected goals for IF Elfsborg and 1.05 for Varbergs BoIS FC, a combined total of 2.77.
How confident is the prediction model for IF Elfsborg vs Varbergs BoIS FC?
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
IF Elfsborg's recent record stands at 27W 18D 11L from 56 games, a 1.77 PPG return, with W-W-W-W-L in the last five. The sample for IF Elfsborg is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Varbergs BoIS FC, meanwhile, have gone 18W 16D 22L across 56 games — 1.25 PPG, with D-L-D-D-W in their last five. The sample for Varbergs BoIS FC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours IF Elfsborg by 0.52 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Varbergs BoIS FC heading into this one.
Venue Form
At home specifically, IF Elfsborg have managed 14W 10D 4L from 28 games — 1.86 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Varbergs BoIS FC's away record stands at 6W 8D 14L across 28 trips, a 0.93 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, IF Elfsborg 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
IF Elfsborg are averaging 1.68 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game recently; Varbergs BoIS FC are on 1.38 scored and 1.36 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Varbergs BoIS FC in 61%.
Last 56 Results — Allsvenskan
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
IF Elfsborg
Blended
Varbergs BoIS FC
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are IF Elfsborg and Varbergs BoIS FC in coming into this match?
IF Elfsborg have gone 27W 18D 11L in their last 56 games (1.77 PPG), while Varbergs BoIS FC have gone 18W 16D 22L in their last 56 (1.25 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — IF Elfsborg at home or Varbergs BoIS FC away?
IF Elfsborg's home record (1.86 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — IF Elfsborg at home: 1.86 PPG; Varbergs BoIS FC away: 0.93 PPG.
Have IF Elfsborg or Varbergs BoIS FC been keeping clean sheets recently?
IF Elfsborg have kept a clean sheet in 34% of their recent games, Varbergs BoIS FC in 25%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
8 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to July 2020. Every recorded meeting has come in Allsvenskan. It has been a while since the last meeting — 2 October 2023, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap between the sides came on 27 Jun 2022, when IF Elfsborg won 4-1 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
IF Elfsborg's record when hosting Varbergs BoIS FC specifically: 2W 2D 0L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 8 Meetings
4
IF Elfsborg
4
Draws
0
Varbergs BoIS FC
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between IF Elfsborg and Varbergs BoIS FC?
From 8 meetings on record, IF Elfsborg have won 4, Varbergs BoIS FC have won 0, and 4 have been drawn.
When did IF Elfsborg and Varbergs BoIS FC last play each other?
They last met on 2 October 2023, when IF Elfsborg 2-1 Varbergs BoIS FC.
Who has won more matches between IF Elfsborg and Varbergs BoIS FC?
IF Elfsborg have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
IF Elfsborg are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 54% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 21% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Varbergs BoIS FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — IF Elfsborg 57%, Varbergs BoIS FC 57% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 61% (IF Elfsborg) and 57% (Varbergs BoIS FC). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 39% and 29% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: IF Elfsborg keep a clean sheet in 32% of their matches; Varbergs BoIS FC in 32%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = IF Elfsborg home games / Varbergs BoIS FC away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when IF Elfsborg play Varbergs BoIS FC?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 57% of IF Elfsborg's games and 57% of Varbergs BoIS FC's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is IF Elfsborg vs Varbergs BoIS FC usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 61% of IF Elfsborg's matches and 57% of Varbergs BoIS FC's.
Do IF Elfsborg and Varbergs BoIS FC tend to score early?
IF Elfsborg have had a goal before half-time in 79% of their recent matches, Varbergs BoIS FC in 71% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Stalemate at IF Elfsborg's ground as both sides cancel each other out in a goalless draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Borås Arena, Regular Season - 27, as IF Elfsborg and Varbergs BoIS FC drew 0-0 in the Allsvenskan. 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 IF Elfsborg 1.72 xG and Varbergs BoIS FC 1.05 xG, a combined 2.77. The scoreboard read 0-0 for 0 actual goals. IF Elfsborg fell 1.7 short of their projected output. Varbergs BoIS FC landed 1.1 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of IF Elfsborg attack 1.15 / defence 0.86 against Varbergs BoIS FC attack 1.09 / defence 0.98, drawn from 56/56 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it IF Elfsborg 53% | Draw 24% | Varbergs BoIS FC 23%, with IF Elfsborg to win its most likely call at 53%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 24% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 52%. The game delivered 0, so it stayed under — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 77% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 54% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 56% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (IF Elfsborg 57%, Varbergs BoIS FC 55%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 58%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
IF Elfsborg's trading profile (56 games, 28 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 34% of the time, and duly kept one.
Varbergs BoIS FC's trading profile (56 games, 28 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
On form, IF Elfsborg arrived the stronger side — 1.77 PPG against 1.25. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. IF Elfsborg (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.82 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.18 average — tighter than their form line. Varbergs BoIS FC (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.32 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.46 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 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.