IFK Göteborg vs Västerås SK: match statistics
IFK Göteborg vs Västerås SK: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
IFK Göteborg played against Västerås SK in Allsvenskan (Sweden). The game was played on October 9, 2026. Venue: Gamla Ullevi. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
IFK Göteborg has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Västerås SK has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
IFK Göteborg scores 1.41 goals per game and allows 1.86. Västerås SK scores 1.55 and allows 1.59. Games in this league average 2.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of IFK Göteborg's games and 45% of Västerås SK's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 55%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
IFK Göteborg has the higher season xG average, 1.81 to 1.29 per game. IFK Göteborg takes 17.2 shots per game, while Västerås SK takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
IFK Göteborg leads at halftime in 23% of its games and scores 0.82 goals per game after halftime. Västerås SK leads at halftime in 41% and scores 0.77 after halftime.
When the teams score
IFK Göteborg's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Västerås SK, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Allsvenskan games average 2.94 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
IFK Göteborg have won all of their last 5 matches, scoring 13 goals and conceding just 2, while Västerås SK recorded 3 wins during that period, scoring 9 goals and conceding 3. Home advantage is reinforced by the hosts’ edge in chance creation: their average home xG is 1.96, compared with the visitors’ away xG of 1.30. Västerås average 1.55 goals per away match, against IFK’s 1.36 at home, but also concede 2.00 goals per match on the road, while the hosts concede 1.18 at home. The hosts also average 18.64 shots in home matches, compared with the visitors’ 11.18 away, which, combined with their recent run, points to an IFK win. The risk remains significant, as Västerås have won 55% of their away matches, but their away xG against of 1.82 suggests the hosts should create good chances.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
It is more likely that at least one team will fail to score: IFK Göteborg keep a clean sheet in 45% of matches, while Västerås SK fail to score in 36% of games. In their last 5 matches, the hosts conceded just 0.4 goals on average, although the visitors scored 1.8 on average, making Västerås’ finishing the main concern. An IFK goal appears more likely, as the hosts score 1.55 goals on average and the visitors concede 2.0. Both teams scored in 40% of their respective last 5 matches, which further supports the BTTS - No pick despite the visitors’ attacking potential.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals: this line has been cleared in 82% of Västerås matches and 64% of IFK Göteborg fixtures. The hosts score an average of 1.55 goals, while the visitors concede 2.0, giving IFK a clear chance of scoring more than once. In addition, IFK have averaged 2.6 goals over their last five matches, although their season xG average is a more modest 1.28, so recent finishing form should not be extrapolated uncritically to the next match. The Over 2.5 goals line is less reliable, having landed in only 27% of the hosts' matches, compared with 82% of the visitors' fixtures. A projected total of 2.8 goals supports opting for the lower line without needing to expect a particularly high-scoring game.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest case is for a draw at half-time and an IFK Göteborg win at full-time: the hosts were level at the break in 3 of their last 5 matches, compared with 2 of 5 for Västerås SK. Both teams defended well in the first halves of those matches—IFK conceded no goals, while Västerås conceded an average of 0.2—which increases the likelihood of a closely contested start. After the break, the advantage shifts towards the hosts: they won the second half in 4 of their last 5 matches and scored an average of 1.8 goals in the second half, compared with 1.2 for the visitors. IFK have won all of their last 5 matches, while Västerås have conceded an average of 2.0 goals per match this season, compared with 1.18 for the hosts. Therefore, a draw at half-time followed by an IFK win at full-time is the most likely single HT/FT scenario.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| IFK Göteborg | Västerås SK | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
IFK Göteborg is 30% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - IFK Göteborg · 2 pts / game - Västerås SK
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Västerås SK is 10% better for: goals scored per game.
1.41 goals / game - IFK Göteborg · 1.55 goals / game - Västerås SK
Västerås SK is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.86 goals / game - IFK Göteborg · 1.59 goals / game - Västerås SK
IFK Göteborg scores in 73% of games (16 of 22 games), while Västerås SK keeps a clean sheet in 32% (7 of 22 games).
Västerås SK scores in 68% of games (15 of 22 games), while IFK Göteborg keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 22 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - IFK Göteborg
Over / Under - Västerås SK
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Västerås SK is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.23 pts / game - IFK Göteborg · 1.59 pts / game - Västerås SK
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
IFK Göteborg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Västerås SK - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
IFK Göteborg
Västerås SK
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Allsvenskan).
Teams vs league
| IFK Göteborg | Liga | Västerås SK | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.27 | 2.94 | ▲ 3.14 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 53% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 55% | 54% | • 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 26% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 69% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 81% | ▼ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from IFK Göteborg's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 0 losses against Västerås SK. Games average 4.33 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of IFK Göteborg vs Västerås SK?
The Allsvenskan match finished IFK Göteborg 1:0 Västerås SK. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between IFK Göteborg and Västerås SK?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches IFK Göteborg won 1, Västerås SK won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 4.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before IFK Göteborg vs Västerås SK?
IFK Göteborg score 1.41 goals per game on average and Västerås SK 1.55. The Allsvenskan average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 59% of IFK Göteborg's matches and 45% of Västerås SK's.
What form are IFK Göteborg and Västerås SK in?
Over the last 5 games IFK Göteborg have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Västerås SK 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for IFK Göteborg vs Västerås SK?
The statistical background for IFK Göteborg vs Västerås SK — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.