01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Double chance Sirius or draw (X2)62%
- Over 1.5 goals82%
Swedish AllsvenskanStrandvallen, Sölvesborg20°18 km/h
Läs på svenskaAnna Karlsson · · How the predictions work
Forty-two points to seventeen. That's the stark contrast between IK Sirius and Mjällby AIF's league standings, suggesting a clear edge for the visitors. Yet the head-to-head record tells a different tale: Mjällby AIF have never lost to IK Sirius in their last seven meetings, winning five and drawing two since 2023. But with such a small sample, it's the current form and expected goals that must take precedence in this analysis.
IK Sirius have been a juggernaut this season, unbeaten in their last 21 league matches and scoring in 30 consecutive games. Their offensive prowess is underlined by an xG of 2.0 per match, comfortably eclipsing Mjällby AIF's 1.3. In terms of defensive stability, IK Sirius also hold the upper hand, conceding an xGA of just 1.0 compared to Mjällby AIF's more porous 1.6.
Mjällby AIF operate with a possession-oriented style, which might give them some control over proceedings, but against the more physical and balanced approach of IK Sirius, they might struggle to convert possession into goals. The historical average of 4.1 goals per meeting paints a high-scoring picture, and with a 60% chance of over 2.5 goals, goals are expected to flow, despite Mjällby AIF's control.
As for the most likely outcomes, the model nudges towards a 1-1 draw or a narrow IK Sirius victory of 1-2. With IK Sirius' current form and the analytical indicators, a 1-2 scoreline seems the more probable outcome. However, the market offers intriguing value at 3.3 odds with Pinnacle for a Mjällby AIF victory, highlighting an 11% edge based on the model's 34% home win probability.
While IK Sirius appear to have the edge, bettors might find some worth in backing Mjällby AIF at odds with a significant edge, considering their historical dominance in this fixture. Yet, with the weather remaining unmentioned, there's no external disruption to factor in. As such, the allure of value betting must weigh against IK Sirius' formidable form; the scales tilt slightly but not decisively.
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Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
| Bookmaker | 1 · Mjällby | X | 2 · Sirius |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betfair Exchange | EV+ 1% 3.00 | 3.80 | 1.93 |
| Betsafe | EV+ 16% 3.47 | 3.72 | 2.04 |
| Betsson | EV+ 16% 3.47 | 3.72 | 2.04 |
| Nordicbet | EV+ 16% 3.47 | 3.72 | 2.04 |
| Pinnacle | EV+ 11% 3.30 | 3.56 | 2.10 |
Odds updated 13 Aug, 02:36
3.30 → 3.30
3.62 → 3.56
2.08 → 2.10
Pinnacle · 3 recorded price levels · 11/08/2026 → 12/08/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Head-to-head based on Allsvenskan data since 2023.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
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.
| Performance | Mjällby | Sirius |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 17 | 42 |
| xPoints | 16.6 | 31.6 |
| xG per match | 1.3 | 2 |
| xGA per match | 1.6 | 1 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.25 | 0.42 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.41 | 0.13 |
| Playing style | Mjällby | Sirius |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.31 | 0.35 |
| Field tilt | 0.54 | 0.45 |
| xT per match | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| xTA per match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 35 | 31 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.55 | 0.5 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.25 | 0.22 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.25 | 0.23 |
| Entries into the box per match | 15 | 14 |
| Entries into the box against | 14 | 14 |
| Pass completion % | 0.81 | 0.82 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.77 | 0.77 |
| Passes per match | 430 | 394 |
| Passes against per match | 363 | 427 |
| Switches of play per match | 17.4 | 17.1 |
| Long balls per match | 31 | 30 |
| Set pieces | Mjällby | Sirius |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.22 | 0.14 |
| Corners per match | 4.9 | 5.7 |
| Corners against per match | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| xG per corner | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.36 | 0.35 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.57 | 0.58 |
| Other | Mjällby | Sirius |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.57 | 0.59 |
| The goalkeepers | Robin Wallinder (Mjällby) | David Celic (Sirius) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 52 | 48 |
| Save % | 72% | 72% |
| xG prevented | 50% | 46% |
| Claims | 85 (91%) | 80 (89%) |
The model gives Sirius a 41% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Mjällby 34%, draw 26%, Sirius 41%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 11% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 60% and under at 40%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 62% according to the model.
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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