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Västerås SK FK play Halmstad at home on 23 October 2026 · 18:00 at Hitachi Energy Arena (Westeros); the referee is Glenn Nyberg. For us, Västerås SK FK (56%) are favourites. Our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and a match analysis are below.
Västerås SK FK vs Halmstad: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Västerås SK FK are 6th in the table, on 44 points after 27 matches (13W 5D 9L), and Halmstad are 16th, on 17 points (4W 5D 18L).
- Attack and defence. On average Västerås SK FK score 1.5 goals a match in the competition and concede 1.5; for Halmstad the figures are 0.7 scored and 1.9 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Västerås SK FK: 11W 5D 8L, goals 35–36; Halmstad: 3W 5D 16L, goals 16–45.
- Head to head. From 11 meetings: 2 wins for Västerås SK FK, 5 wins for Halmstad and 4 draws, with the goals at 13–15.
What to expect
For us, Västerås SK FK are the more likely winners. We estimate a 2–1 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 1–1 (10.7%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
In the goals market we pick Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.47), and we rate it at 65%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 56% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 56% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 11; Västerås SK FK 2 wins, 4 draws, Halmstad 5 wins.
- An average of 2.5 goals per meeting between these teams.
- In the competition, goals scored–conceded: Västerås SK FK 35–36, Halmstad 16–45.
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 56%.
- Out: Västerås SK FK 2, Halmstad 0.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals (probability 56%, best price 1.71). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Västerås SK FK: M. Diallo, I. Lushaku. Absent for Halmstad: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Västerås SK FK vs Halmstad: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 1.70 | 4.13 | 4.81 |
| Market average | 1.67 | 3.94 | 4.62 |
| Lowest odds | 1.65 | 3.75 | 4.40 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.22 | 1.19 | 78.2% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.71 | 1.66 | 56.3% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.20 | 2.14 | 43.7% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.75 | 2.65 | 34.9% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.67 | 1.65 | 56.1% |
| BTTS – no | 2.20 | 2.11 | 43.9% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 23/10/26, 16:04. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 6.9%.
At a glance
- Likely result: Västerås SK FK 1–1 Halmstad, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Västerås SK FK 6th (44 points), Halmstad 16th (17 points).
- Form in the competition: Västerås SK FK 11W 5D 8L (35:36), Halmstad 3W 5D 16L (16:45).
- H2H: 11 matches: Västerås SK FK 2W 4D 5L, goals 13–15.
- Absences: Västerås SK FK 2, Halmstad 0.
Who will win Västerås SK FK vs Halmstad?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Västerås SK FK vs Halmstad: team news and absences
Västerås SK FK
- M. Dialloabsence · will miss the match
- I. Lushakunot in the squad · doubtful
Halmstad
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sirius | 27 | 18-4-5 | 58:34 | 58 |
| 2 |  Hammarby FF | 27 | 17-4-6 | 56:22 | 55 |
| 3 |  Djurgårdens IF | 27 | 16-4-7 | 55:25 | 52 |
| 4 |  BK Häcken | 27 | 13-10-4 | 48:30 | 49 |
| 5 |  IF Elfsborg | 27 | 12-10-5 | 41:27 | 46 |
| 6 | Västerås SK FK | 27 | 13-5-9 | 40:38 | 44 |
| 7 |  Malmö FF | 27 | 12-4-11 | 42:36 | 40 |
| 8 |  AIK Stockholm | 27 | 10-8-9 | 43:47 | 38 |
| 9 |  IFK Göteborg | 27 | 10-8-9 | 36:46 | 38 |
| 10 |  Gais | 27 | 10-7-10 | 34:27 | 37 |
| 11 |  IF Brommapojkarna | 27 | 9-7-11 | 39:44 | 34 |
| 12 |  Mjällby AIF | 27 | 6-9-12 | 30:43 | 27 |
| 13 |  Kalmar FF | 27 | 6-5-16 | 23:42 | 23 |
| 14 |  Degerfors IF | 27 | 5-5-17 | 22:46 | 20 |
| 15 |  Örgryte IS | 27 | 4-7-16 | 33:60 | 19 |
| 16 | Halmstad | 27 | 4-5-18 | 18:51 | 17 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip for Västerås SK FK vs Halmstad?
Halmstad +1 (Asian handicap) (1.71); Under 3.5 goals (1.47).
Who will win Västerås SK FK vs Halmstad?
We estimate: Västerås SK FK win 56%, draw 24%, Halmstad win 20%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 23 October 2026, kick-off: 18:00, venue: Hitachi Energy Arena, Westeros. Referee: Glenn Nyberg.
Who will be missing?
Västerås SK FK: M. Diallo, I. Lushaku. Halmstad: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 56% (odds 1.71); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 44% (odds 2.20).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 56% (odds 1.67).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (10.7%), then 1–0 (10.2%) and 2–1 (9.9%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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