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28 August 2023 at 17:00

Allsvenskan · Season 2023
Referee: J. Östling

Match Summary

IF Elfsborg defeated IFK Norrkoping 3:2. The match was played in Allsvenskan 2023. Goals were scored by A. Qasem 11′, M. Baidoo 20′, J. Okkels 59′, M. Lund 68′, V. Hammershøy-Mistrati 83′. 2 yellow cards were shown. IF Elfsborg had 45% possession while IFK Norrkoping held 55%. IF Elfsborg had 15 shots (8 on target) compared to 12 (6 on target) for IFK Norrkoping. Expected goals: IF Elfsborg 1.81 — IFK Norrkoping 2.43. IF Elfsborg made 4 substitutions, IFK Norrkoping made 5.

Match Events

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

IF Elfsborg
IFK Norrkoping
Kick Off
A. Qasem

assist: M. Baidoo

11′
M. Baidoo

assist: N. Hult

20′
Niklas Hult34′
Half Time
S. GuðjohnsenP. Frick
55′
62′
V. LindC. Björk
62′
M. BaggesenY. Kalley
68′
M. Lund

assist: J. Ceesay

78′
D. EidL. Shabani
78′
J. CeesayM. Sema
E. BoatengN. Söderberg
87′
88′
A. ErikssonK. Höög Jansson
M. BaidooA. Boman
90+4′
J. OkkelsG. Rapp
90+4′
Full Time

Match Statistics

IF Elfsborg had 45% possession against IFK Norrkoping's 55%. IF Elfsborg registered 15 shots (8 on target) while IFK Norrkoping managed 12 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 4–4. Fouls committed: 13–6.

8Shots on Goal6
5Shots off Goal6
15Total Shots12
2Blocked Shots0
11Shots insidebox9
4Shots outsidebox3
13Fouls6
4Corner Kicks4
2Offsides2
45%Ball Possession55%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves5
373Total passes454
288Passes accurate366
77%Passes %81%
1.81expected_goals2.43

Lineups

IF Elfsborg lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under J. Thelin, while IFK Norrkoping deployed a 3-5-2 under G. Riddersholm.

Defensive Solidity

IF Elfsborg deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against IFK Norrkoping's 3-man backline averaging —. 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 Norrkoping's 5 rated —. 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 2 for IFK Norrkoping averaging —. 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of IF Elfsborg's starting XI is 24.0 (youngest: A. Qasem (22), oldest: M. Baidoo (26)), while IFK Norrkoping average 33.0 (youngest: V. Hammershøy-Mistrati (33), oldest: V. Hammershøy-Mistrati (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

IF ElfsborgPosition StrengthIFK Norrkoping
IF Elfsborg4-2-3-1
30🧤GKH. Valdimarsson
13🛡DEFJ. Larsson
8🛡DEFS. Holmén
29🛡DEFI. Buhari
23🛡DEFN. Hult
6MIDA. Baldursson
26MIDE. Boateng
18MIDA. Qasem
10MIDM. Baidoo
19MIDJ. Okkels
11FWDS. Guðjohnsen
IFK Norrkoping3-5-2
1🧤GKO. Jansson
2🛡DEFJ. Tolinsson
4🛡DEFM. Lund
24🛡DEFA. Eriksson
20MIDD. Eid
10MIDV. Hammershøy-Mistrati
21MIDJ. Ceesay
9MIDA. Traustason
3MIDM. Baggesen
5FWDC. Nyman
19FWDV. Lind

Substitutes

17(F)P. Frick
20(D)G. Rapp

Substitutes

23(M)M. Sema
25(D)K. Höög Jansson
32(G)W. Jakobsson
18(M)A. Skúlason
8(M)Í. Sigurgeirsson

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, IF Elfsborg have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. IFK Norrkoping show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

IF Elfsborg

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IFK Norrkoping

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Head to Head

IF Elfsborg and IFK Norrkoping have met 2 times — IF Elfsborg won 1, IFK Norrkoping won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (3 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 2–1 in 2025.

1

IF Elfsborg

0

Drawn

1

IFK Norrkoping

Goals: 3Goals: 2

Recent Meetings (2)

16 Aug 2025IFK Norrkoping2 – 1IF Elfsborg
12 Apr 2025IF Elfsborg2 – 0IFK Norrkoping

API data: 15 Mar 2026

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