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14 May 2023 at 13:00

Allsvenskan · Season 2023
Referee: G. Maqedonci

Match Summary

IF Elfsborg defeated IFK Varnamo 2:0. The match was played in Allsvenskan 2023. Goals were scored by J. Ondrejka 52′, A. Bernhardsson 70′. 5 yellow cards were shown. IF Elfsborg had 38% possession while IFK Varnamo held 62%. IF Elfsborg had 19 shots (10 on target) compared to 9 (5 on target) for IFK Varnamo. IF Elfsborg made 4 substitutions, IFK Varnamo made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between IF Elfsborg and IFK Varnamo — 2 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

IF Elfsborg
IFK Varnamo
Kick Off
Half Time
J. Ondrejka

assist: N. Hult

52′
59′
M. BustosNetinho
59′
S. ThernH. Näsström
J. OkkelsA. Bernhardsson
65′
67′Lamaur Neto
A. Bernhardsson
70′
Emmanuel Boateng72′
E. BoatengT. Ouma
73′
73′
A. ZeljkovicK. Bilalovic
A. QasemK. Holmén
76′
S. GuðjohnsenJ. Cooper
76′
89′
O. JohanssonA. Ademi
Full Time

Match Statistics

IF Elfsborg had 38% possession against IFK Varnamo's 62%. IF Elfsborg registered 19 shots (10 on target) while IFK Varnamo managed 9 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 8–6. Fouls committed: 22–12.

10Shots on Goal5
7Shots off Goal1
19Total Shots9
2Blocked Shots3
13Shots insidebox5
6Shots outsidebox4
22Fouls12
8Corner Kicks6
2Offsides1
38%Ball Possession62%
4Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves8
361Total passes599
269Passes accurate511
75%Passes %85%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

IF Elfsborg lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under J. Thelin, while IFK Varnamo deployed a 4-3-3 under K. Hellberg.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for IF Elfsborg is —, compared to 6.83 for IFK Varnamo. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. IF Elfsborg's highest-rated starter is —, while IFK Varnamo's best-rated player is A. Zeljkovic (6.94).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of IF Elfsborg have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. IFK Varnamo's starters account for 9 goals and 8 assists, spearheaded by A. Zeljkovic (7G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

IF Elfsborg deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against IFK Varnamo's 4-man backline averaging 6.80. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

IF Elfsborg field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus IFK Varnamo's 3 rated 6.82. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

IF Elfsborg start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for IFK Varnamo averaging 6.94. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for IF Elfsborg and 40% for IFK Varnamo. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

IF Elfsborg's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 8 for IFK Varnamo. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of IF Elfsborg's starting XI is 22.0 (youngest: A. Qasem (22), oldest: A. Qasem (22)), while IFK Varnamo average 28.8 (youngest: V. Larsson (25), oldest: J. Rasheed (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

IF Elfsborg's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 22 for IFK Varnamo. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

IF ElfsborgPosition StrengthIFK Varnamo
Avg Rating
6.83
🛡 DEF (4 v 4)6.80
0G 0A1G 1A
MID (5 v 3)6.82
0G 0A1G 5A
FWD (1 v 3)6.94
0G 0A7G 2A
IF Elfsborg4-2-3-1
30🧤GKH. Valdimarsson
13🛡DEFJ. Larsson
8🛡DEFS. Holmén
2🛡DEFG. Lagerbielke
23🛡DEFN. Hult
26MIDE. Boateng
6MIDA. Rømer
7MIDJ. Ondrejka
18MIDA. Qasem
19MIDJ. Okkels
11FWDS. Guðjohnsen
IFK Varnamo4-3-3
1🧤GKJ. Rasheed
5🛡DEFV. Larsson6.8
25🛡DEFV. Eriksson
24🛡DEFE. Grozdanic6.81G1A
3🛡DEFV. Bergh
9MIDO. Johansson
22MIDS. Thern6.91G4A
18MIDWenderson6.71A
19FWDM. Bustos
14FWDG. Engvall
10FWDA. Zeljkovic6.97G2A

Substitutes

12(F)A. Bernhardsson
16(M)T. Ouma
29(D)I. Buhari
20(D)G. Rapp

Substitutes

32(M)K. Bilalovic
30(G)P. Vaitsiakhovich
16(D)A. Lohikangas
11(F)E. Bećirović

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, IF Elfsborg have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. IFK Varnamo show 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.

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IFK Varnamo

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Head to Head

IF Elfsborg and IFK Varnamo have met 2 times — IF Elfsborg won 0, IFK Varnamo won 0, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (2 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2025.

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IF Elfsborg

2

Drawn

0

IFK Varnamo

Goals: 2Goals: 2

Recent Meetings (2)

11 Aug 2025IF Elfsborg2 – 2IFK Varnamo
29 Jun 2025IFK Varnamo0 – 0IF Elfsborg

API data: 15 Mar 2026

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