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12.09.2026 15:30
Gamla Ullevi

IFK Goteborg vs Halmstad Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 74.4%
Odds -
BTTS
Yes
Probability 62.8%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 41.9%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
74.4%
-
BTTS Yes
62.8%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
41.9%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
92%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-1
-
-
Probability Distribution
IFK Goteborg Win 74.4%
Draw 5.6%
Halmstad Win 20%
Expected Goals (xG)
IFK Goteborg1.77
Halmstad1.24
Recent Form (Last 5)
IFK Goteborg IFK Goteborg
WWDLW
56 GF / 61 GA
Halmstad Halmstad
WLDWL
25 GF / 56 GA
Key Stats
1.7
Average Goals Scored
0.83
1.85
Average Goals Conceded
1.87
23
BTTS Yes
13
21
Over 2.5
12
4.5
Shots on Goal
3.65

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

IFK Goteborg IFK Goteborg 33 matches
Halmstad Halmstad 30 matches
IFK Goteborg Statistic Halmstad
12 Wins 4
8 Draws 9
13 Losses 17
56 Goals For 25
61 Goals Against 56
1.7 Avg Goals Scored 0.83
1.85 Avg Goals Conceded 1.87
23 BTTS Yes 13
30 Over 1.5 26
21 Over 2.5 12
14 Over 3.5 8
3 Clean Sheets 4
7 Failed To Score 14
4.5 Shots On Goal 3.65
14.42 Total Shots 12.65
6.13 Corners 4.05
47.4% Ball Possession 41.6%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

On paper, this fixture places two sides in different competitive situations, shaped by two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Halmstad arrive with more visible recent inconsistency, which may leave them vulnerable if the match starts badly. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. IFK Goteborg arrive from the stronger league position, sitting 11 with 23 points compared to Halmstad in 16 on 11, which underlines the gap in season consistency. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. Given the broader gap between the sides, Away Win looks like the most logical direction, while the clean-sheet expectation leans toward Halmstad.

IFK Goteborg Analysis

IFK Goteborg are currently 11 in the standings with 23 points from 19 matches. The record of 6 wins, 5 draws, and 8 defeats, together with a 24:39 goal balance, points toward good form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through Tobias Heintz (6 goals), Sam Larsson (4 goals), Sebastian Clemmensen (3 goals), with creative support from Tobias Heintz (3 assists), Sebastian Clemmensen (3 assists), Adam Bergmark Wiberg (3 assists), while at the back they have looked fairly stable. At home, their split return of 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach.

Halmstad Analysis

Halmstad sit 16 with 11 points after 19 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. The overall return of 2 wins, 5 draws, and 12 defeats with a 13:35 goal balance points toward poor form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on Otso Liimatta (4 goals), Rocco Ascone (3 goals), Omar Faraj (3 goals), with creative support from Hussein Carneil (2 assists), Ludvig Arvidsson (1 assists), Andre Boman (1 assists), while defensively they have looked fairly stable. Away from home, the split record of 0 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses points to a weak split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 13 head-to-head meetings, IFK Goteborg won 4 times, Halmstad won 2 times, while 7 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 13:8 from IFK Goteborg's perspective. 2 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 6 matches, with an average of 1.62 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (94.4%)
Predicted formations: IFK Goteborg 4-4-2 / Halmstad 4-4-2
H2H summary: IFK Goteborg wins 4, draws 7, Halmstad wins 2

Standings

Allsvenskan
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 20 14 3 3 48:27 21 45
W L L L D
2 20 12 2 6 44:19 25 38
W W W W L
3 20 11 4 5 45:19 26 37
D L W W W
4 20 8 8 4 33:29 4 32
D L W W L
5 19 9 5 5 28:27 1 32
D W W W L
6 20 8 7 5 28:21 7 31
L W D W W
7 20 9 3 8 33:30 3 30
D W L W L
8 20 8 5 7 28:34 -6 29
L W D L W
9 20 7 6 7 25:18 7 27
D W L L W
10 20 7 6 7 29:32 -3 27
W L W W D
11 20 7 5 8 28:40 -12 26
W W D L W
12 19 5 5 9 25:33 -8 20
L L L W L
13 20 5 4 11 21:30 -9 19
L L D L L
14 20 5 4 11 19:31 -12 19
W L L W W
15 20 3 6 11 23:43 -20 15
D L D L L
16 20 2 5 13 13:37 -24 11
L W D L L
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