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Allsvenskan | Fri 09 Oct, 18:00

IFK Goteborg v Vasteras SK FK Stats

Data last updated: Thu 08 Oct 2026, 09:02 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This Allsvenskan fixture features IFK Goteborg hosting Vasteras SK FK in a contest marked by contrasting tactical approaches and defensive vulnerabilities. Goteborg, despite controlling possession with a 4-3-3 setup, have struggled to convert chances into wins, holding just one victory in nine matches. Vasteras, deploying a 3-4-3 formation, rely on quick transitions and their prolific striker Mikkel Ladefoged, who has netted over half their goals. Both teams have conceded heavily, setting the stage for a tactical battle where Goteborg aim to leverage possession control to secure a narrow win while keeping the scoreline low.

BT4Y best bet

IFK Goteborg Win & Under 2.5 Goals

  • IFK Goteborg have managed only one win in nine league matches but dominate possession with 52.5% on average.
  • Vasteras SK FK’s Mikkel Ladefoged has scored 9 goals, making him a key attacking threat.
  • Both teams have defensive frailties, conceding a combined 35 goals in 18 matches this season.
  • Goteborg’s attack lacks a standout scorer but creates multiple chances, averaging 19.2 shots per game.
  • The previous meeting at this venue ended in a 1-1 draw, indicating a closely matched contest.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors IFK Goteborg to win with under 2.5 goals due to their possession control and ability to control tempo, despite their low scoring output. Defensive weaknesses on both sides suggest goals are possible but the lack of a clinical finisher for Goteborg limits high scoring. The combined defensive vulnerabilities and tactical setups point to a close, low-scoring victory for Goteborg. The model’s 28.7% chance significantly exceeds the implied chance of 15.4%, indicating strong value in this selection.

Possession ControlGoteborg average 52.5% possession, enabling game management
Strong positive
Defensive VulnerabilitiesBoth teams concede nearly 2 goals per match, raising goal risk
Neutral
Goal ScoringGoteborg’s low scoring rate limits high-scoring outcomes
Positive
Key Player ImpactVasteras rely heavily on Ladefoged’s scoring threat
Neutral
Main risk

Defensively, however, there is room for improvement.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match outcome and goal total

“Goteborg’s possession control combined with Vasteras’ defensive lapses sets up a tactical chess match where a narrow Goteborg win with limited goals is the most plausible outcome.”

Key Data Signals

IFK Goteborg Win & Under 2.5 Goals evidence

IFK Goteborg have managed only one win in nine league matches but dominate possession with 52.5% on average.

Vasteras SK FK’s Mikkel Ladefoged has scored 9 goals, making him a key attacking threat.

Both teams have defensive frailties, conceding a combined 35 goals in 18 matches this season.

Goteborg’s attack lacks a standout scorer but creates multiple chances, averaging 19.2 shots per game.

What To Watch In The Data

IFK Goteborg Win & Under 2.5 Goals notes

  • Over the last four meetings, the average goals per game is 3.75, indicating a historically open fixture.
  • However, recent tactical shifts and defensive improvements suggest this match may produce fewer goals.
  • The trend points to a balanced contest with potential for goals but also tactical caution, supporting the under 2.5 goals angle despite historical openness.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

IFK Goteborg1.8
Avg goals scored
Vasteras SK FK1.8
IFK Goteborg0.6
Avg goals conceded
Vasteras SK FK0.6
IFK Goteborg60%
BTTS rate
Vasteras SK FK40%
IFK Goteborg40%
Over 2.5 goals
Vasteras SK FK40%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetUK guide price · Model 63% vs implied 62% · edge +1.6 pts
1.62
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 49%
2.3
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 73%
1.18
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 55%
1.6
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 37%
2.5
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BTTS NoBetMGM guide price · model 41%
2.2
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Both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities, conceding nearly two goals per match, which supports the possibility of goals. However, Goteborg’s lack of a prolific scorer and Vasteras’ reliance on Ladefoged suggest that while goals will be scored, the total is likely to stay under 2.5, and both teams scoring is plausible but not guaranteed.

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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickIFK Goteborg to WinBet365 guide price · Model 56% vs implied 57% · edge -1.5 pts
1.75
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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 63%
1.62
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Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 75%
1.25
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IFK Goteborg Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 65%
1.4
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 55%
1.6
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The 28.7% for IFK Goteborg Win & Under 2.5 Goals sits against roughly 15.4% implied by the current price (+13.3 pts). Vasteras matches regularly produce goals, with six of their nine fixtures clearing the 2.5-goal threshold.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

IFK Goteborg

WWWWD
Last 54W 1D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 107W 1D 2L
19 Sep 2026A IF Brommapojkarna1-0
12 Sep 2026H Halmstad2-1
07 Sep 2026A Mjallby AIF4-1
30 Aug 2026H Orgryte IS1-0
23 Aug 2026H IF Elfsborg1-1

Vasteras SK FK

WWLWD
Last 53W 1D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 105W 2D 3L
19 Sep 2026H Malmo FF2-0
12 Sep 2026A AIK Stockholm4-1
05 Sep 2026H Sirius0-1
29 Aug 2026A BK Hacken3-1
23 Aug 2026H Kalmar FF0-0
Market aligned with main pickHome / DrawBetfred guide price · Model 82% vs implied 83% · edge -1.6 pts
1.2
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IFK Goteborg to WinBet365 guide price · model 56%
1.75
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IFK Goteborg Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 65%
1.4
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Recent form shows Goteborg with 13 points and Vasteras with 10 in their last matches, reflecting a slight edge for Goteborg. Both teams have a 40% rate of matches exceeding 2.5 goals, but Goteborg’s higher BTTS rate (60%) contrasts with Vasteras’ 40%, supporting a low to moderate scoring game with potential for a Goteborg win.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

40%IFK Goteborg Over 2.5
40%Vasteras SK FK Over 2.5
3.75H2H avg goals
Over the last four meetings, the average goals per game is 3.75, indicating a historically open fixture. However, recent tactical shifts and defensive improvements suggest this match may produce fewer goals. The trend points to a balanced contest with potential for goals but also tactical caution, supporting the under 2.5 goals angle despite historical openness.

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