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Round
Regular Season - 22
Venue
PlatinumCars Arena, Norrkoping
Referee
Per Martin Melin, Sweden
Form

Recent form

IFK Norrkoping
73Strong

Last 5 matches · 3W-2D-0L · +5 goal difference

Ljungskile SK
58Average

Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · +1 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Total Goals
Over 2.5 Goals

BetGenius backs Over 2.5 Goals (Total Goals) at 66% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

66%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

League leaders IFK Norrkoping host 11th-placed Ljungskile SK in round 22 of the Superettan, looking to maintain their dominant position at the top of the table. With 47 points from 21 matches and a plus-28 goal difference, Norrkoping have established a clear advantage over the rest of the division.

The hosts are in fine form, entering this contest on a five-match winning streak in which they scored 14 goals. Their home record is equally impressive, featuring seven wins from ten matches with 22 goals scored and only six conceded.

Ljungskile SK face a difficult challenge after picking up only 24 points from 21 matches. The visitors have struggled for attacking consistency, failing to score in eight matches this season and managing only two wins across ten away league games.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. IFK Norrkoping lead the Superettan table with 47 points from 21 matches and a plus-28 goal difference.
  2. Norrkoping enter on a five-match winning streak, scoring at least two goals in each of those games.
  3. Ljungskile SK have won just two of their ten away league games, conceding 12 goals in the process.
  4. Ljungskile SK have failed to score in eight of their 21 league matches this season, including three of their last five.
  5. IFK Norrkoping won the reverse fixture 1-0 away from home in April 2026.
Numbers

Statistical comparison

IFK Norrkoping at homeLjungskile SK away
12
Played
11
7-3-2
W-D-L
2-6-3
2
Scored /game
1.4
0.7
Conceded /game
1.3
58%
Clean sheets
18%
17%
Failed to score
36%
60%
BTTS (last 5)
40%
60%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
40%

Combined scoring rate: 3.4 goals per game (IFK Norrkoping at home plus Ljungskile SK away).

Players

Key players this season

IFK Norrkoping

  • R. Nelson3G · 1A
  • T. Prica3G
  • C. Nyman3G
  • N. Sernelius5A

Ljungskile SK

  • L. Lindholm Corner2A

League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.

Table

Table context

#TeamPGDPts
1IFK NorrkopingPromotion27+3659
2Falkenbergs FFPromotion27+1551
3Varbergs BoIS FCPromotion Play-offs27+1146
4Ostersunds FK27+945
7Osters IF27039
8United Nordic27-339
9Sandviken27+535
10Ljungskile SK27-132
11IFK Varnamo27-1232
12Helsingborg27-1131
13Norrby IFRelegation Playoffs27-627
History

Head-to-head

1
IFK Norrkoping
0
Draws
0
Ljungskile SK

IFK Norrkoping have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.

  • 2026-04-11Ljungskile SK0-1IFK Norrkoping
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Our record in Superettan

64%61 won from 96 settled predictions

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Predictions

3 published markets

Combo BetWON
Total Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
66%
Confidence

IFK Norrkoping have maintained a high attacking output, averaging 2.2 goals per match at home and scoring at least two goals in each of their last five matches. All five of Norrkoping's most recent fixtures have produced three or more total goals. With the league averaging 2.93 goals per game, the hosts' potent attack provides a strong probability of exceeding the 2.5 line.

Combo BetLOST
Match Winner
IFK Norrkoping to win
77%
Confidence

IFK Norrkoping have been the standout team in the Superettan, winning 15 of their 21 matches and taking seven victories from ten outings at home. They enter on a five-game winning streak and have already beaten Ljungskile SK 1-0 away from home earlier in the campaign. Facing an opponent with nine defeats in 21 games and an away record featuring just two wins, the home side holds a significant advantage across form and overall quality.

FeaturedLOST
Combo Bet
Over 2.5 Goals + IFK Norrkoping to win
66%
Both must land · no better than

Over 2.5 Goals — 66% confidence

IFK Norrkoping have maintained a high attacking output, averaging 2.2 goals per match at home and scoring at least two goals in each of their last five matches. All five of Norrkoping's most recent fixtures have produced three or more total goals. With the league averaging 2.93 goals per game, the hosts' potent attack provides a strong probability of exceeding the 2.5 line.

IFK Norrkoping to win — 77% confidence

IFK Norrkoping have been the standout team in the Superettan, winning 15 of their 21 matches and taking seven victories from ten outings at home. They enter on a five-game winning streak and have already beaten Ljungskile SK 1-0 away from home earlier in the campaign. Facing an opponent with nine defeats in 21 games and an away record featuring just two wins, the home side holds a significant advantage across form and overall quality.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and match winner), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

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Published September 2, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.