Osters IF vs Helsingborg: the numbers, the form and our prediction
Our model makes Osters IF the pick at 47% for Osters IF vs Helsingborg. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
Match summary
Helsingborg travel to Osters IF on 2 November 2026 at Spiris Arena, Växjö. Osters IF are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 47%. This matchday 29 fixture in Superettan is listed as Osters IF - Helsingborg. Kick-off is 18:00 UTC.
Form analysis and trajectory
Osters IF: they come in on a two-match winning sequence, following three defeats before that. That is two wins, no draws and three defeats from the last five, worth 6 points. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (12 scored and 11 conceded in six matches, 2.0 and 1.83 per game) points to strong attacking output with occasional defensive lapses. That is reflected in a form rating of 55.2 out of 100, and they sit 7th on a goal difference of +1.
Helsingborg: they come in on two successive draws, following one draw and two defeats before that. That is no wins, three draws and two defeats from the last five, worth 3 points. It leaves them winless in five. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (6 scored and 8 conceded in six matches, 1.0 and 1.33 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 32.2 out of 100, and they sit 11th on a goal difference of -11.
Side by side
| Statistic | Osters IF | Helsingborg |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 7th | 11th |
| Goal difference | +1 | -11 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | WWLLL | DDLDL |
| Points from last 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 11 / 13 | 1 / 4 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 0 | 2 |
| Matches in our dataset (2026 season) | 6 | 6 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2026) | 2.0 / 1.83 | 1.0 / 1.33 |
| Points per game (2026) | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 55.2 | 32.2 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 47% | 30% |
Key match insights
- Pre-match form ratings: Osters IF 55.2 versus Helsingborg 32.2, a gap of 23.0, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 2.80, over 2.5 goals at 57% and both teams to score at 57%.
- First goal: Leans Osters IF's way at 52%.
Sentiment and prediction
The model tilts to Osters IF at 47%, without enough room to treat it as a formality. Osters IF's form line and home advantage back it and the goals line points to over 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts Osters IF's way, especially at Spiris Arena.
Everything here is model output and a reading of the form rather than a guarantee — the probabilities are published in full so the reasoning behind the call is visible.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Osters IF or Helsingborg?
Osters IF, with an implied win probability of roughly 47%. The full split is 47% Osters IF, 23% the draw and 30% Helsingborg.
When and where is Osters IF vs Helsingborg being played?
2 November 2026 at Spiris Arena, Växjö, kick-off 18:00 UTC.
Have Osters IF and Helsingborg met before?
Our records hold no previous meeting between the two sides.
What is the recent form of Osters IF and Helsingborg?
Osters IF have taken 6 points from their last five (WWLLL), Helsingborg 3 from theirs (DDLDL). Most recently Osters IF took a 5-4 win away at IK brage and Helsingborg a 1-1 draw at home to Ljungskile SK.
How many goals are expected in Osters IF vs Helsingborg?
The model's combined scoring line is 2.80 — 2.00 for Osters IF and 0.80 for Helsingborg. It rates over 2.5 goals at 57%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 57%, so its call is yes.