GIF Sundsvall 1-1 AFC Eskilstuna – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates GIF Sundsvall at 50% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this GIF Sundsvall vs AFC Eskilstuna encounter.
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Analysis
AFC Eskilstuna make the trip to NP3 Arena to face GIF Sundsvall in Superettan, Regular Season - 29. The match kicks off on Sunday 5 November 2023 at 14:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
GIF Sundsvall have collected 1.40 PPG across 10 Superettan outings this season: 4W 2D 4L. Last five: D D L W W. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.50 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation.
GIF Sundsvall's form when playing at home: 4W 3D 3L across 10 games at NP3 Arena this term (1.50 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
AFC Eskilstuna's overall Superettan record this term: 1W 2D 7L from 10 games (0.50 PPG). Last five: L D L L D. Their scoring rate of 0.70 per game is modest, conceding 2.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.00 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season.
When travelling in Superettan this season, AFC Eskilstuna have posted 1W 3D 6L from 10 away outings — 0.60 PPG. Away from home they average 0.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
The points-per-game gap of 0.90 in GIF Sundsvall's favour (1.40 vs 0.50) is a statistically meaningful difference. The hosts are the form pick here, with draw protection the sensible hedge given the away side's competitiveness.
H2H History
The head-to-head record is closely matched — GIF Sundsvall lead 2W to 1W over the last 3 encounters, with 0 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
The 3 previous meetings have averaged 2.3 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 10 Apr 2023, ended 1–0 with GIF Sundsvall 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
GIF Sundsvall half-time and goal-timing data (58 games, 29 at home): they score before half-time in 69% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 64% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 66% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 66% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 47%.
AFC Eskilstuna half-time and goal-timing data (58 games, 29 at away): they score before half-time in 72% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (away games); they fail to score in 34% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — GIF Sundsvall 57% versus AFC Eskilstuna 53%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (GIF Sundsvall 60% | AFC Eskilstuna 52%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects GIF Sundsvall 1.51 xG and AFC Eskilstuna 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: GIF Sundsvall attack 0.849 / defence 1.193 | AFC Eskilstuna attack 0.653 / defence 1.124. League average goals — home 1.580 / away 1.221. Data: 28 GIF Sundsvall games / 58 AFC Eskilstuna games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: GIF Sundsvall 50% | Draw 26% | AFC Eskilstuna 24%. Fair-value odds: GIF Sundsvall 2.00 | Draw 3.85 | AFC Eskilstuna 4.17. GIF Sundsvall hold a narrow Poisson edge at 50% — the draw (26%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 45% | BTTS probability 48% | Total xG 2.46. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 55% — total xG of 2.46 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 48% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates GIF Sundsvall as the most likely outcome at 50% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 26% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on GIF Sundsvall if the outright odds are short.
The Poisson model projects 2.46 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 45% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence.
Poisson assigns a 48% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: GIF Sundsvall 60% | AFC Eskilstuna 30% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: GIF Sundsvall vs AFC Eskilstuna | Competition: Superettan, Regular Season - 29 | Venue: NP3 Arena • Kick-off: Sunday 5 Nov 2023, 14:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: GIF Sundsvall 50% | Draw 26% | AFC Eskilstuna 24% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 45% | BTTS 48% | xG GIF Sundsvall 1.51 / AFC Eskilstuna 0.95 • Poisson strength factors: GIF Sundsvall attack 0.849 / def 1.193 | AFC Eskilstuna attack 0.653 / def 1.124 | league avg home 1.580 / away 1.221 • Poisson stance: GIF Sundsvall (50%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.51
GIF Sundsvall xG
Expected Goals
0.95
AFC Eskilstuna xG
48%
BTTS
70%
Over 1.5
45%
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 GIF Sundsvall vs AFC Eskilstuna kick off?
GIF Sundsvall vs AFC Eskilstuna kicked off at 14:00 on Sunday 5 November 2023 at NP3 Arena.
What was the final score in GIF Sundsvall vs AFC Eskilstuna?
GIF Sundsvall 1 - 1 AFC Eskilstuna.
Where is GIF Sundsvall vs AFC Eskilstuna being played?
The match is being played at NP3 Arena.
What competition is GIF Sundsvall vs AFC Eskilstuna part of?
GIF Sundsvall vs AFC Eskilstuna is a Regular Season - 29 fixture in the Superettan (Sweden).
Who is favourite to win GIF Sundsvall vs AFC Eskilstuna?
Our statistical model gives GIF Sundsvall a 50% chance of winning, AFC Eskilstuna a 24% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making GIF Sundsvall the favourite.
Will both teams score in GIF Sundsvall vs AFC Eskilstuna?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both GIF Sundsvall and AFC Eskilstuna will score (BTTS).
Will GIF Sundsvall vs AFC Eskilstuna have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 45%.
What is the head-to-head record between GIF Sundsvall and AFC Eskilstuna?
Record (3 meetings): GIF Sundsvall 2W | Draws 0 | AFC Eskilstuna 1W.
What form are GIF Sundsvall and AFC Eskilstuna in?
GIF Sundsvall (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.50 | L5 D-D-L-W-W. AFC Eskilstuna (all comps): 1W-2D-7L in 10 | 0.50 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 2.00 | L5 L-D-L-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from GIF Sundsvall's attack rating (0.85) and AFC Eskilstuna's defence rating (1.12), the model arrives at 1.51 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — AFC Eskilstuna's attack (0.65x) against GIF Sundsvall's defence (1.19x) — and the away total comes out at 0.95.
These ratings are built from 28/58 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 13.9%. Close behind: 1-0 (11.3%), 0-0 (10.1%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 35% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
GIF Sundsvall Win
50%
1.99
26%
3.85
24%
4.20
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
12.9%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
12.3%
Draw
2 – 0
9.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.51
GIF Sundsvall xG
Total xG
2.46
0.95
AFC Eskilstuna xG
1.99
50%
Home win
3.85
26%
Draw
4.20
24%
Away win
Goals Markets
70%
Over 1.5
1.43
30%
Under 1.5
3.33
45%
Over 2.5
2.22
55%
Under 2.5
1.82
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
48%
BTTS Yes
2.09
52%
BTTS No
1.91
Clean Sheet
39%
2.59
22%
4.52
Win to Nil
19%
5.16
5%
18.97
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.6 | 8.1 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.9 | 12.3 | 5.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.7 | 9.2 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 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 GIF Sundsvall vs AFC Eskilstuna?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.9%.
How many goals are GIF Sundsvall and AFC Eskilstuna expected to score?
The model projects 1.51 expected goals for GIF Sundsvall and 0.95 for AFC Eskilstuna, a combined total of 2.46.
How confident is the prediction model for GIF Sundsvall vs AFC Eskilstuna?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 50%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
GIF Sundsvall's recent record stands at 13W 9D 36L from 58 games, a 0.83 PPG return, with D-D-L-W-W in the last five.
AFC Eskilstuna, meanwhile, have gone 18W 13D 27L across 58 games — 1.16 PPG, with L-D-L-L-D in their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 0.83 PPG for GIF Sundsvall against 1.16 for AFC Eskilstuna. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, GIF Sundsvall have managed 9W 4D 16L from 29 games — 1.07 PPG in front of their own supporters.
AFC Eskilstuna's away record stands at 6W 7D 16L across 29 trips, a 0.86 PPG haul.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
GIF Sundsvall are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 2.21 conceded per game recently; AFC Eskilstuna are on 1.24 scored and 1.50 conceded.
Last 58 Results — Superettan
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
GIF Sundsvall
Current Season
AFC Eskilstuna
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are GIF Sundsvall and AFC Eskilstuna in coming into this match?
GIF Sundsvall have gone 13W 9D 36L in their last 58 games (0.83 PPG), while AFC Eskilstuna have gone 18W 13D 27L in their last 58 (1.16 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — GIF Sundsvall at home or AFC Eskilstuna away?
GIF Sundsvall's home record (1.07 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — GIF Sundsvall at home: 1.07 PPG; AFC Eskilstuna away: 0.86 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 4 times since July 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Superettan. It has been a while since the last meeting — 5 November 2023, some 2 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, GIF Sundsvall have gone 1W 1D 0L from 2 meetings on their own ground against AFC Eskilstuna — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 4 Meetings
2
GIF Sundsvall
1
Draws
1
AFC Eskilstuna
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between GIF Sundsvall and AFC Eskilstuna?
From 4 meetings on record, GIF Sundsvall have won 2, AFC Eskilstuna have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.
When did GIF Sundsvall and AFC Eskilstuna last play each other?
They last met on 5 November 2023, when GIF Sundsvall 1-1 AFC Eskilstuna.
Who has won more matches between GIF Sundsvall and AFC Eskilstuna?
GIF Sundsvall have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
GIF Sundsvall are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 69% of their matches.
AFC Eskilstuna are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 72% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 10% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — GIF Sundsvall 66%, AFC Eskilstuna 48% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 66% (GIF Sundsvall) and 52% (AFC Eskilstuna). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 45% and 31% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: AFC Eskilstuna in 45%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = GIF Sundsvall home games / AFC Eskilstuna away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when GIF Sundsvall play AFC Eskilstuna?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 66% of GIF Sundsvall's games and 48% of AFC Eskilstuna's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is GIF Sundsvall vs AFC Eskilstuna usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 66% of GIF Sundsvall's matches and 52% of AFC Eskilstuna's.
Do GIF Sundsvall and AFC Eskilstuna tend to score early?
GIF Sundsvall have had a goal before half-time in 69% of their recent matches, AFC Eskilstuna in 72% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
GIF Sundsvall and AFC Eskilstuna share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at NP3 Arena, Regular Season - 29, as GIF Sundsvall and AFC Eskilstuna drew 1-1 in the Superettan. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting GIF Sundsvall 1.51 xG and AFC Eskilstuna 0.95 xG, a combined 2.46. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of GIF Sundsvall attack 0.85 / defence 1.19 against AFC Eskilstuna attack 0.65 / defence 1.12, drawn from 28/58 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it GIF Sundsvall 50% | Draw 26% | AFC Eskilstuna 24%, with GIF Sundsvall to win its most likely call at 50%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 26%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 45%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 70% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 48% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 56% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (GIF Sundsvall 60%, AFC Eskilstuna 52%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 55%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
GIF Sundsvall's trading profile (58 games, 29 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did.
AFC Eskilstuna's trading profile (58 games, 29 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — GIF Sundsvall 0.83 PPG, AFC Eskilstuna 1.16 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. GIF Sundsvall (home/away splits) conceded 1 against a 2.07 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 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.