IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model favours IFK Norrkoping (59%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as IFK Varnamo face IFK Norrkoping.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Superettan clash, Regular Season - 30 as IFK Varnamo welcome IFK Norrkoping to Finnvedsvallen. Kick-off is set for Saturday 7 November 2026 at 14:00 UTC.
Form Guide
IFK Varnamo — All Games: 3W 3D 4L from 10 Superettan outings this season, averaging 1.20 points per game. Last five: W W D D W. They are averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.40 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 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 Varnamo, so this record blends games from this season and last.
IFK Varnamo's form when playing at home: 2W 4D 4L across 10 games at Finnvedsvallen this term (1.00 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game.
Looking at all fixtures this season, IFK Norrkoping stand at 9W 0D 1L from 10 Superettan matches — 2.70 PPG. Last five: W W W W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.20 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. Defensively, 0.40 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. This season is still relatively young for IFK Norrkoping, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Superettan this season, IFK Norrkoping have posted 7W 1D 2L from 10 away outings — 2.20 PPG. They are averaging 1.80 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Their away PPG of 2.20 is notably below their overall 2.70 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour IFK Norrkoping — 1.50 PPG ahead of the hosts (2.70 vs 1.20). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
Head to Head
Despite the anticipated home advantage, IFK Norrkoping have the better historical record — 6 wins from 9 previous contests against 2 for IFK Varnamo.
The 9 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 3.4 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 4 Apr 2026, ended 0–6 with IFK Norrkoping winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. IFK Norrkoping have won 6 of 9 previous encounters, and at 3.4 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
Trading Patterns
IFK Varnamo in-play and half-time data (51 games, 25 at home): they score before half-time in 68% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 85% of the time; BTTS occurs in 64% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 49%.
IFK Norrkoping in-play and half-time data (51 games, 25 at away): they score before half-time in 76% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 77% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 62% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — IFK Varnamo 63% versus IFK Norrkoping 49%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (IFK Varnamo 61% | IFK Norrkoping 53%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects IFK Varnamo 0.78 xG and IFK Norrkoping 1.74 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 0.759 / defence 1.093 | IFK Norrkoping attack 1.230 / defence 0.730. League average goals — home 1.402 / away 1.295. IFK Varnamo's attack strength of 0.759 is below the league average — the 0.78 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. IFK Norrkoping's defence strength of 0.730 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. IFK Norrkoping have an above-average attack strength of 1.230 — the away xG of 1.74 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 21 IFK Varnamo games / 21 IFK Norrkoping games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: IFK Varnamo 15% | Draw 26% | IFK Norrkoping 59%. Fair-value odds: IFK Varnamo 6.67 | Draw 3.85 | IFK Norrkoping 1.69. The model has a clear lean to IFK Norrkoping (59%) — a 44pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 46% | BTTS probability 46% | Total xG 2.52. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 46%/54% — the total xG of 2.52 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 46% 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 59% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 26% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.52 combined xG gives a 46% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration — though H2H averaging only 3.4 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
Poisson assigns a 46% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: IFK Varnamo 50% | IFK Norrkoping 50%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping | Competition: Superettan, Regular Season - 30 | Venue: Finnvedsvallen • Kick-off: Saturday 7 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: IFK Varnamo 15% | Draw 26% | IFK Norrkoping 59% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 46% | BTTS 46% | xG IFK Varnamo 0.78 / IFK Norrkoping 1.74 • Poisson strength factors: IFK Varnamo attack 0.759 / def 1.093 | IFK Norrkoping attack 1.230 / def 0.730 | league avg home 1.402 / away 1.295 • Poisson stance: IFK Norrkoping (59%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.78
IFK Varnamo xG
Expected Goals
1.74
IFK Norrkoping xG
46%
BTTS
73%
Over 1.5
46%
Over 2.5
25%
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 Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping kick off?
IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping is scheduled to kick off at 14:00 on Saturday 7 November 2026 at Finnvedsvallen.
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 - 30 fixture in the Superettan (Sweden).
Who is favourite to win IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping?
Our statistical model gives IFK Varnamo a 15% chance of winning, IFK Norrkoping a 59% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making IFK Norrkoping the favourite.
Will both teams score in IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping?
Our model estimates a 46% 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 46%.
What is the head-to-head record between IFK Varnamo and IFK Norrkoping?
Record (9 meetings): IFK Varnamo 2W | Draws 1 | IFK Norrkoping 6W.
What form are IFK Varnamo and IFK Norrkoping in?
IFK Varnamo (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-W-D-D-W. IFK Norrkoping (all comps): 9W-0D-1L in 10 | 2.70 PPG | GF 2.20 / GA 0.40 | L5 W-W-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates IFK Varnamo's attack at 0.76x the league average against IFK Norrkoping's defence at 0.73x — combine the two and it projects 0.78 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, IFK Norrkoping's attack versus IFK Varnamo's defence, projects 1.74 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 21/21 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 0-1 carries the highest individual probability at 12.6% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-1 (12.3%), 0-2 (12.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 37% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
IFK Norrkoping Win
15%
6.56
26%
3.91
59%
1.69
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
14.0%
Away win
Most likely
0 – 2
12.2%
Away win
1 – 1
10.9%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.78
IFK Varnamo xG
Total xG
2.52
1.74
IFK Norrkoping xG
6.56
15%
Home win
3.91
26%
Draw
1.69
59%
Away win
Goals Markets
72%
Over 1.5
1.39
28%
Under 1.5
3.57
46%
Over 2.5
2.17
54%
Under 2.5
1.85
25%
Over 3.5
4.00
75%
Under 3.5
1.33
11%
Over 4.5
9.09
89%
Under 4.5
1.12
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
46%
BTTS Yes
2.19
54%
BTTS No
1.84
Clean Sheet
18%
5.70
46%
2.17
Win to Nil
3%
37.42
27%
3.67
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.1 | 14.0 | 12.2 | 7.1 | 3.1 | 1.1 |
| 1 | 6.3 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 5.5 | 2.4 | 0.8 |
| 2 | 2.4 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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 Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping?
Our Poisson model rates 0-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.6%.
How many goals are IFK Varnamo and IFK Norrkoping expected to score?
The model projects 0.78 expected goals for IFK Varnamo and 1.74 for IFK Norrkoping, a combined total of 2.52.
How confident is the prediction model for IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 59%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 51 outings, IFK Varnamo have picked up 0.75 PPG on a 9W 11D 31L record — W-W-D-D-W 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: 22W 8D 21L from 51 games, 1.45 PPG, last five W-W-W-W-W. The sample for IFK Norrkoping is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, IFK Norrkoping are the form team by 0.70 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against IFK Varnamo.
Venue Form
On home soil, IFK Varnamo have posted 0.84 PPG from 25 outings (4W 9D 12L).
On the road, IFK Norrkoping have gone 11W 5D 9L from 25 away games — 1.52 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, IFK Norrkoping 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
IFK Varnamo are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 2.10 conceded per game recently; IFK Norrkoping are on 1.45 scored and 1.29 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: IFK Varnamo have seen both teams score in 63% of their recent games.
Last 51 Results — Superettan
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 9W 11D 31L in their last 51 games (0.75 PPG), while IFK Norrkoping have gone 22W 8D 21L in their last 51 (1.45 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — IFK Varnamo at home or IFK Norrkoping away?
IFK Norrkoping's away record (1.52 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — IFK Varnamo at home: 0.84 PPG; IFK Norrkoping away: 1.52 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 5 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 68% of their matches.
IFK Norrkoping are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 44% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — IFK Varnamo 64%, IFK Norrkoping 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 56% (IFK Varnamo) and 52% (IFK Norrkoping).
On the defensive side: IFK Varnamo have failed to score in 28% 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 64% of IFK Varnamo's games and 60% of IFK Norrkoping's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is IFK Varnamo vs IFK Norrkoping usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 56% of IFK Varnamo's recent games and 52% of IFK Norrkoping's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do IFK Varnamo and IFK Norrkoping tend to score early?
IFK Varnamo have had a goal before half-time in 68% of their recent matches, IFK Norrkoping in 76% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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