IFK Varnamo 1-2 IFK Norrkoping – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates IFK Norrkoping at 38%, yet other data sources diverge — this IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Allsvenskan clash, Regular Season - 28 as IFK Varnamo welcome IFK Norrkoping to Finnvedsvallen. Kick-off is set for Sunday 27 October 2024 at 13:00 UTC.
Form Guide
IFK Varnamo — All Games: 1W 6D 3L from 10 Allsvenskan outings this season, averaging 0.90 points per game. Last five: W D D D D. They are averaging 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.10 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for IFK Varnamo, so this record blends games from this season and last.
IFK Varnamo's form when playing at home: 2W 3D 5L across 10 games at Finnvedsvallen this term (0.90 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game.
Looking at all fixtures this season, IFK Norrkoping stand at 1W 5D 4L from 10 Allsvenskan matches — 0.80 PPG. Last five: D D L L D. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for IFK Norrkoping, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Allsvenskan this season, IFK Norrkoping have posted 1W 4D 5L from 10 away outings — 0.70 PPG. Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 2.10 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.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — IFK Varnamo at 0.90 PPG versus IFK Norrkoping's 0.80. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 2 wins apiece for IFK Varnamo, 2 for IFK Norrkoping and 1 shared spoils from 5 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 5 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 2.8 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 27 May 2024, ended 4–0 with IFK Varnamo winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 2.8 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Patterns
IFK Varnamo in-play and half-time data (57 games, 28 at home): they score before half-time in 64% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; BTTS occurs in 43% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 43% of games (home games); they fail to score in 32% of games.
IFK Norrkoping in-play and half-time data (57 games, 28 at away): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 94% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 69% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 75% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 71% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — IFK Varnamo 46% versus IFK Norrkoping 63%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (IFK Varnamo 44% | IFK Norrkoping 61%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects IFK Varnamo 1.27 xG and IFK Norrkoping 1.38 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 Varnamo attack 0.857 / defence 1.171 | IFK Norrkoping attack 0.946 / defence 1.028. League average goals — home 1.437 / away 1.246. Data: 57 IFK Varnamo games / 57 IFK Norrkoping games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: IFK Varnamo 33% | Draw 29% | IFK Norrkoping 38%. Fair-value odds: IFK Varnamo 3.03 | Draw 3.45 | IFK Norrkoping 2.63. 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 49% | BTTS probability 55% | Total xG 2.65. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 49%/51% — the total xG of 2.65 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 55% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates IFK Norrkoping as the most likely outcome at 38% — marginal model lean. With a 29% draw probability, Draw No Bet on IFK Norrkoping offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.65 combined xG gives a 49% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration — though form averaging only 3.0 goals per game and H2H averaging only 2.8 goals per meeting point in the other direction.
Poisson assigns a 55% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: IFK Varnamo 50% | IFK Norrkoping 80% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping | Competition: Allsvenskan, Regular Season - 28 | Venue: Finnvedsvallen • Kick-off: Sunday 27 Oct 2024, 13:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: IFK Varnamo 33% | Draw 29% | IFK Norrkoping 38% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 49% | BTTS 55% | xG IFK Varnamo 1.27 / IFK Norrkoping 1.38 • Poisson strength factors: IFK Varnamo attack 0.857 / def 1.171 | IFK Norrkoping attack 0.946 / def 1.028 | league avg home 1.437 / away 1.246 • Poisson stance: IFK Norrkoping (38%) — low confidence — close contest
🎲 Betting Market Intelligence
• Odds data is not currently available for this fixture
🧮 Prediction Model
1.27
IFK Varnamo xG
Expected Goals
1.38
IFK Norrkoping xG
55%
BTTS
76%
Over 1.5
49%
Over 2.5
27%
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 IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping kick off?
IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping kicked off at 13:00 on Sunday 27 October 2024 at Finnvedsvallen.
What was the final score in IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping?
IFK Varnamo 1 - 2 IFK Norrkoping.
Where is IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping being played?
The match is being played at Finnvedsvallen.
What competition is IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping part of?
IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping is a Regular Season - 28 fixture in the Allsvenskan (Sweden).
Who is favourite to win IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping?
Our statistical model gives IFK Varnamo a 33% chance of winning, IFK Norrkoping a 38% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making IFK Norrkoping the favourite.
Will both teams score in IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping?
Our model estimates a 55% probability that both IFK Varnamo and IFK Norrkoping will score (BTTS).
Will IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 49%.
What is the head-to-head record between IFK Varnamo and IFK Norrkoping?
Record (5 meetings): IFK Varnamo 2W | Draws 1 | IFK Norrkoping 2W.
What form are IFK Varnamo and IFK Norrkoping in?
IFK Varnamo (all comps): 1W-6D-3L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 1.10 | L5 W-D-D-D-D. IFK Norrkoping (all comps): 1W-5D-4L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.60 | L5 D-D-L-L-D.
What do the betting odds say about IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping?
Odds data is not currently available for this fixture.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates IFK Varnamo's attack at 0.86x the league average against IFK Norrkoping's defence at 1.03x — combine the two and it projects 1.27 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, IFK Norrkoping's attack versus IFK Varnamo's defence, projects 1.38 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 57/57 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 14.0% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (8.7%), 1-2 (8.6%). 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 Norrkoping Win
33%
3.03
29%
3.47
38%
2.61
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.4%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
9.8%
Away win
1 – 0
9.0%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.27
IFK Varnamo xG
Total xG
2.65
1.38
IFK Norrkoping xG
3.03
33%
Home win
3.47
29%
Draw
2.61
38%
Away win
Goals Markets
74%
Over 1.5
1.35
26%
Under 1.5
3.85
49%
Over 2.5
2.04
51%
Under 2.5
1.96
27%
Over 3.5
3.70
73%
Under 3.5
1.37
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
55%
BTTS Yes
1.81
45%
BTTS No
2.23
Clean Sheet
25%
3.97
28%
3.55
Win to Nil
8%
12.06
11%
9.27
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.1 | 9.8 | 6.8 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 9.0 | 12.4 | 8.6 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 5.7 | 7.8 | 5.4 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.0%.
How many goals are IFK Varnamo and IFK Norrkoping expected to score?
The model projects 1.27 expected goals for IFK Varnamo and 1.38 for IFK Norrkoping, a combined total of 2.65.
How confident is the prediction model for IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 38%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 57 outings, IFK Varnamo have picked up 1.26 PPG on a 20W 12D 25L record — W-D-D-D-D across the most recent five. The sample for IFK Varnamo is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
IFK Norrkoping's form line: 19W 12D 26L from 57 games, 1.21 PPG, last five D-D-L-L-D. The sample for IFK Norrkoping is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: IFK Varnamo on 1.26 PPG, IFK Norrkoping on 1.21. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
On home soil, IFK Varnamo have posted 1.04 PPG from 28 outings (8W 5D 15L).
On the road, IFK Norrkoping have gone 7W 8D 13L from 28 away games — 1.04 PPG when travelling.
Goals in Recent Form
IFK Varnamo are averaging 1.14 goals scored and 1.26 conceded per game recently; IFK Norrkoping are on 1.35 scored and 1.72 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: IFK Norrkoping in 63%.
Last 57 Results — Allsvenskan
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
IFK Varnamo
Blended
IFK Norrkoping
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are IFK Varnamo and IFK Norrkoping in coming into this match?
IFK Varnamo have gone 20W 12D 25L in their last 57 games (1.26 PPG), while IFK Norrkoping have gone 19W 12D 26L in their last 57 (1.21 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — IFK Varnamo at home or IFK Norrkoping away?
IFK Varnamo's home record (1.04 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — IFK Varnamo at home: 1.04 PPG; IFK Norrkoping away: 1.04 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
9 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to May 2022. The pairing has crossed competitions too — Allsvenskan, Superettan all feature in the head-to-head log. They last met on 4 April 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Streaks & Records
There's a clear current trend here: IFK Norrkoping have taken the last 4 head-to-head results.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 4 Apr 2026, when IFK Norrkoping won 6-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
IFK Varnamo's record when hosting IFK Norrkoping specifically: 1W 1D 2L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 9 Meetings
2
IFK Varnamo
1
Draws
6
IFK Norrkoping
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between IFK Varnamo and IFK Norrkoping?
From 9 meetings on record, IFK Varnamo have won 2, IFK Norrkoping have won 6, and 1 have been drawn.
When did IFK Varnamo and IFK Norrkoping last play each other?
They last met on 4 April 2026, when IFK Norrkoping 6-0 IFK Varnamo.
Who has won more matches between IFK Varnamo and IFK Norrkoping?
IFK Norrkoping have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 9 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
IFK Varnamo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 64% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
IFK Norrkoping are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — IFK Varnamo 43%, IFK Norrkoping 75% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 43% (IFK Varnamo) and 71% (IFK Norrkoping). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 25% and 32% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: IFK Varnamo have failed to score in 39% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = IFK Varnamo home games / IFK Norrkoping away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when IFK Varnamo play IFK Norrkoping?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 43% of IFK Varnamo's games and 75% of IFK Norrkoping's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 43% of IFK Varnamo's matches and 71% of IFK Norrkoping's.
Do IFK Varnamo and IFK Norrkoping tend to score early?
IFK Varnamo have had a goal before half-time in 64% of their recent matches, IFK Norrkoping in 75% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as IFK Norrkoping edge out IFK Varnamo 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
IFK Norrkoping beat IFK Varnamo 1-2 at Finnvedsvallen, 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 IFK Varnamo 1.27 xG and IFK Norrkoping 1.38 xG, a combined 2.65. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 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 IFK Varnamo attack 0.86 / defence 1.17 against IFK Norrkoping attack 0.95 / defence 1.03, drawn from 57/57 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it IFK Varnamo 33% | Draw 29% | IFK Norrkoping 38%, with IFK Norrkoping to win its most likely call at 38%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 49%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 76% and landed. 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 53% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (IFK Varnamo 44%, IFK Norrkoping 61%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 54%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
IFK Varnamo's trading profile (57 games, 28 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 46% of their matches — today it did.
IFK Norrkoping's trading profile (57 games, 28 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 63% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — IFK Varnamo 1.26 PPG, IFK Norrkoping 1.21 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the IFK Norrkoping win broke the near-deadlock. IFK Norrkoping (home/away splits) conceded 1 against a 1.86 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 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.