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 vs Ljungskile SK prediction
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Last 5 matches · 4W-1D-0L · +7 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -1 goal difference
Our verdict
SolidBetGenius backs Over 2.5 Goals (Total Goals) at 66% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
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.
Key factors
- IFK Norrkoping lead the Superettan table with 47 points from 21 matches and a plus-28 goal difference.
- Norrkoping enter on a five-match winning streak, scoring at least two goals in each of those games.
- Ljungskile SK have won just two of their ten away league games, conceding 12 goals in the process.
- Ljungskile SK have failed to score in eight of their 21 league matches this season, including three of their last five.
- IFK Norrkoping won the reverse fixture 1-0 away from home in April 2026.
Statistical comparison
IFK Norrkoping at home vs Ljungskile SK awayCombined scoring rate: 3.6 goals per game (IFK Norrkoping at home plus Ljungskile SK away).
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 context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IFK NorrkopingPromotion | 22 | +28 | 48 |
| 2 | Varbergs BoIS FCPromotion | 22 | +11 | 38 |
| 3 | Falkenbergs FFPromotion Play-offs | 22 | +10 | 38 |
| 4 | Ostersunds FK | 22 | +8 | 38 |
| 8 | Oddevold | 22 | +4 | 32 |
| 9 | Sandviken | 22 | +5 | 30 |
| 10 | Helsingborg | 22 | -9 | 26 |
| 11 | Ljungskile SK | 22 | -1 | 25 |
| 12 | Norrby IF | 22 | -5 | 23 |
| 13 | IFK VarnamoRelegation Playoffs | 22 | -13 | 23 |
| 14 | IK brageRelegation Playoffs | 22 | -8 | 21 |
Head-to-head
Full record →IFK Norrkoping have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.
- 2026-04-11Ljungskile SK 0-1 IFK Norrkoping
Our record in Superettan
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.3 published markets
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.
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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