01 · 2 legs
Safe
- AIK to win47%
- Over 1.5 goals80%
Swedish AllsvenskanStrawberry arena, Solna15°0,2 mm13 km/h
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AIKPossession & high pressvs
Västerås SKBalanced & physicalThe model's lean: 1 · AIK (47%)
AIK – Västerås SK · Swedish Allsvenskan
1 · AIK 47%X 26%27% Västerås SK · 2
47%
26%
27%
Analysis: AIK – Västerås SK
Marcus Johansson · · Analysis from the match model · How the predictions work
TEXT:
The matchup between AIK and Västerås SK promises to be a tactical battle defined by contrasting styles. With AIK preferring a possession-based game complemented by a high press, they will likely look to dictate the tempo and control the midfield. In contrast, Västerås SK will rely on their balanced approach and physicality to disrupt AIK's rhythm and exploit any transition opportunities.
AIK's recent form is compelling with three consecutive victories, suggesting a surge in confidence and cohesion. This uptick is backed by their advantage in the head-to-head meetings since 2023, albeit from a small sample of just three matches. Meanwhile, Västerås SK, just two points behind in the standings, boast a higher xPoints tally, pointing to a potential underperformance relative to their underlying numbers.
Expected goals (xG) lean towards AIK with 1.77 compared to Västerås SK's 1.21, indicating a marginal edge for the hosts in offensive potential. However, the defensive fragility of both sides is highlighted by xGA figures, with AIK at 1.8 and Västerås SK at 1.6, suggesting vulnerabilities at the back for both teams. This aligns with the model probabilities favoring over 2.5 goals at 57% and both teams to score at 59%.
The most compelling angle for bettors is AIK's odds at 47% to secure the win, considering their form and slight edge in offensive metrics. The most likely scorelines of 1-1 and 2-1 suggest a tight affair, but AIK's current winning streak might just tip the scale in their favor. Expect a narrow victory for AIK, potentially 2-1, with value on betting AIK to win at available odds that reflect these dynamics.
AIKForm DLWWW
League ranking xG #10xGA #13xT #11xP/match #14Points #6
Key players
- Zadok YohannaRWxG 0.35 · xT 0.18
- Bersant CelinaLWxG 0.12 · xT 0.28
- Taha AyariFxG 0.20 · xT 0.09
Västerås SKForm WLDWL
League ranking xG #13xGA #12xT #16xP/match #11Points #8
Key players
- Simon GefvertRWxG 0.06 · xT 0.16
- Mikkel LadefogedFxG 0.52 · xT -0.02
- Herman MagnussonCBxG 0.04 · xT 0.09
Match prediction: AIK – Västerås SK
Predicted score matrix
Västerås SK →
AIK →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–05.4%
0–15.8%
0–23.7%
0–31.5%
0–4+0.6%
1
1–08.7%
1–111.2%
1–26.6%
1–32.6%
1–4+1.0%
2
2–08.0%
2–19.6%
2–25.8%
2–32.3%
2–4+0.9%
3
3–04.7%
3–15.7%
3–23.4%
3–31.4%
3–4+0.5%
4+
4+–03.1%
4+–13.8%
4+–22.3%
4+–30.9%
4+–4+0.4%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.1-111%
- 2.2-110%
- 3.1-09%
- 4.2-08%
- 5.1-27%
Expected goals
1,77–1,21
Both teams to score
59%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 3,00
114%
223%
322%
417%
5+18%
Under 2,543%
@2.21
Over 2,557%
@1.65
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Balanced
- AIK to win47%
- Over 2.5 goals57%
- Zadok Yohanna to score23%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score59%
- Over 2.5 goals57%
- Zadok Yohanna to score23%
- Herman Magnusson to be booked18%
Odds & value
| Bookmaker | 1 · AIK | X | 2 · Västerås SK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betfair Exchange | 1.15 | 1.11 | 1.11 |
| Betsafe | 2.03 | 3.60 | 3.56 |
| Betsson | 2.03 | 3.60 | 3.56 |
| Nordicbet | 2.03 | 3.60 | 3.56 |
| Pinnacle | 2.04 | 3.43 | 3.60 |
Odds updated 10 Sept, 05:37
Odds movement
1+3 %
49 %44 %
1.98 → 2.04
X-2 %
30 %25 %
3.51 → 3.43
2-2 %
28 %23 %
3.68 → 3.60
Pinnacle · 3 recorded price levels · 08/09/2026 → 09/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Statistics
Head-to-head
3 matchesAIK 2Draw 1Västerås SK 0
Goals: 4–2 (⌀ 2)
Head-to-head based on Allsvenskan data since 2023.
Key facts
- AIK come into this round on 3 straight wins.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
AIK
Västerås SK
AIK (28–27)
Västerås SK (28–34)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
AIK
Västerås SK
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
AIK
Västerås SK
The teams in numbers
| Performance | AIK | Västerås SK |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 31 | 29 |
| xPoints | 18.9 | 23.6 |
| xG per match | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| xGA per match | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.24 | 0.23 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.4 | 0.32 |
| Playing style | AIK | Västerås SK |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.34 | 0.32 |
| Field tilt | 0.53 | 0.44 |
| xT per match | 1.3 | 1 |
| xTA per match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 29 | 29 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.52 | 0.55 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.23 | 0.24 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.22 | 0.25 |
| Entries into the box per match | 13 | 11 |
| Entries into the box against | 14 | 16 |
| Pass completion % | 0.81 | 0.8 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.76 | 0.75 |
| Passes per match | 394 | 371 |
| Passes against per match | 362 | 400 |
| Switches of play per match | 15.5 | 16.3 |
| Long balls per match | 36 | 31 |
| Set pieces | AIK | Västerås SK |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.09 | 0.11 |
| Corners per match | 4.9 | 4.4 |
| Corners against per match | 5 | 5.2 |
| xG per corner | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.31 | 0.3 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.58 | 0.65 |
| Other | AIK | Västerås SK |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.6 | 0.58 |
| The goalkeepers | Kristoffer Nordfeldt (AIK) | Elis Jäger (Västerås SK) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 62 | 72 |
| Save % | 73% | 69% |
| xG prevented | 63% | 46% |
| Claims | 50 (88%) | 62 (84%) |
Frequently asked questions
Who wins AIK vs Västerås SK according to our model?
The model gives AIK a 47% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: AIK 47%, draw 26%, Västerås SK 27%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 11% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 57% and under at 43%.
Will both teams score?
The probability of both teams scoring is 59% according to the model.
Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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