01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Double chance Nordic United or draw (1X)67%
- Over 1.5 goals79%
Swedish SuperettanSödertälje Fotbollsarena, Södertälje21°19 km/h
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Nordic UnitedCounter-attacks & crossesvs
Varbergs BoISCounter-attacks & crossesThe model's lean: 1 · Nordic United (41%)
Nordic United – Varbergs BoIS · Swedish Superettan
1 · Nordic United 41%X 26%32% Varbergs BoIS · 2
41%
26%
32%
Analysis: Nordic United – Varbergs BoIS
Erik Lindberg · · How the predictions work
A compelling 41% likelihood hangs over Nordic United FC as they prepare to host Varbergs BoIS in the Superettan. Nordic United's unbeaten streak in their last six league matches whispers a tale of resilience and form that, alongside their marginal statistical superiority in xG (1.5 vs. 1.4) and xGA (1.2 vs. 1.3), suggests they are primed to edge this encounter. Despite trailing Varbergs BoIS by five points on the table, Nordic can find solace—and perhaps confidence—in their slightly superior xPoints tally of 28.6 against Varbergs' 27.1.
Varbergs BoIS, however, carry the psychological advantage of having beaten Nordic United in their only head-to-head since 2024. Yet, a solitary match offers a slender sample, hardly a heavy weight against the pressing form and statistical edges that Nordic United hold. Strategically, both teams bask in similar tactical waters, thriving on counterattacks and crosses, a style that could lead to an engaging battle of wits and wings.
The model's most likely outcomes—1-1 at 12%, followed by 2-1 and 1-0—reflect a tight contest, nodding towards a Nordic United victory without burying the prospects of a draw. The expected goals data leans towards a goal-heavy affair, with a 55% chance of over 2.5 goals, and a 59% chance of both teams finding the net. These figures hint that goals may not be too far from the agenda, despite the commonality in their strategic approaches.
Nordic United FC must capitalize on their momentum and modest statistical edges to claim a narrow victory, potentially a 2-1 scoreline. And therein lies the betting angle: Unibet offers tantalizing value with odds on Nordic United to win at 2.40, presenting a tempting shot for those looking to back the home side's continuing resurgence.
Nordic UnitedForm DWDDD
League ranking xG #4xGA #4xT #4xP/match #3Points #6
Key players
- Aziz HarabiLWxG 0.11 · xT 0.32
- Teo GrönborgFxG 0.06 · xT 0.10
- Kalipha JawlaFxG 0.63 · xT 0.00
Varbergs BoISForm WWLWL
League ranking xG #7xGA #6xT #8xP/match #4Points #2
Key players
- Albin WinboCAMxG 0.13 · xT 0.44
- Shanyder BorgelinFxG 0.39 · xT 0.05
- Erion SadikuCDMxG 0.03 · xT 0.11
Match prediction: Nordic United – Varbergs BoIS
Predicted score matrix
Varbergs BoIS →
Nordic United →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–05.8%
0–17.1%
0–25.0%
0–32.2%
0–4+1.0%
1
1–08.2%
1–111.8%
1–27.8%
1–33.5%
1–4+1.6%
2
2–06.6%
2–18.9%
2–26.0%
2–32.7%
2–4+1.2%
3
3–03.4%
3–14.6%
3–23.1%
3–31.4%
3–4+0.6%
4+
4+–01.9%
4+–12.5%
4+–21.7%
4+–30.8%
4+–4+0.3%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.1-112%
- 2.2-19%
- 3.1-08%
- 4.1-28%
- 5.0-17%
Expected goals
1,55–1,35
Both teams to score
59%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 2,90
115%
223%
322%
416%
5+17%
Under 2,545%
@2.10
Over 2,555%
@1.72
Ready-made bet suggestions
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Balanced
- Double chance Nordic United or draw (1X)67%
- Over 2.5 goals55%
- Elias Durmaz to score23%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score59%
- Over 2.5 goals55%
- Shanyder Borgelin to score23%
- Isak Valentin Vidjeskog to be booked20%
Odds & value
| Bookmaker | 1 · Nordic United | X | 2 · Varbergs BoIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 2.35 | 3.40 | 2.91 |
| Betsson | 2.35 | 3.40 | 2.91 |
| Nordicbet | 2.35 | 3.40 | 2.91 |
| Paddy Power | 2.25 | 3.50 | 2.75 |
Odds updated 13 Aug, 16:45
Odds movement
1-4 %
42 %37 %
2.44 → 2.35
X-3 %
30 %25 %
3.50 → 3.40
2+6 %
36 %31 %
2.75 → 2.91
Over 2,50 %
57 %52 %
1.72 → 1.72
Betsson · 5 recorded price levels · 10/08/2026 → 13/08/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Statistics
Head-to-head
1 matchesNordic United 0Draw 0Varbergs BoIS 1
Goals: 1–4 (⌀ 5)
Head-to-head based on Superettan data since 2024.
Key facts
- Nordic United FC are unbeaten in their last 6 league matches.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Nordic United
Varbergs BoIS
Nordic United (29–26)
Varbergs BoIS (34–24)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
Nordic United
Varbergs BoIS
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.
Nordic United
Varbergs BoIS
The teams in numbers
| Performance | Nordic United | Varbergs BoIS |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 28 | 33 |
| xPoints | 28.6 | 27.1 |
| xG per match | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| xGA per match | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.33 | 0.43 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.29 | 0.23 |
| Playing style | Nordic United | Varbergs BoIS |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.37 | 0.33 |
| Field tilt | 0.49 | 0.45 |
| xT per match | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| xTA per match | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 29 | 37 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.54 | 0.58 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.25 | 0.27 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.27 | 0.28 |
| Entries into the box per match | 17 | 14 |
| Entries into the box against | 14 | 12 |
| Pass completion % | 0.78 | 0.72 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Passes per match | 356 | 288 |
| Passes against per match | 415 | 367 |
| Switches of play per match | 17.8 | 20.3 |
| Long balls per match | 30 | 36 |
| Set pieces | Nordic United | Varbergs BoIS |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Corners per match | 3.9 | 4.8 |
| Corners against per match | 4.9 | 3.7 |
| xG per corner | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.59 | 0.39 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.59 | 0.61 |
| Other | Nordic United | Varbergs BoIS |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.54 | 0.43 |
| The goalkeepers | William Eskelinen (Nordic United) | Oscar Ekman (Varbergs BoIS) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 36 | 41 |
| Save % | 63% | 65% |
| xG prevented | 41% | 39% |
| Claims | 86 (95%) | 84 (94%) |
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Nordic United vs Varbergs BoIS according to our model?
The model gives Nordic United a 41% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Nordic United 41%, draw 26%, Varbergs BoIS 32%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 55% and under at 45%.
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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