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Västerås SK FK welcome Halmstad on 23 October 2026 · 18:00 at Hitachi Energy Arena (Westeros), and the referee is Glenn Nyberg. Västerås SK FK (56%) are our favourites for this one. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Wins: Halmstad win, a draw. Stake back: Halmstad lose by 1. Loses: Halmstad lose by 2 or more.
Västerås SK FK vs Halmstad: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Västerås SK FK lie 6th, having collected 44 points after 27 matches (13W 5D 9L); Halmstad lie 16th, having collected 17 points (4W 5D 18L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Västerås SK FK average 1.5 goals for and 1.5 against, compared with 0.7 for and 1.9 against for Halmstad.
- Form in the competition. Västerås SK FK: 11W 5D 8L, goals 35–36; Halmstad: 3W 5D 16L, goals 16–45.
- Head to head. In 11 previous meetings, Västerås SK FK have taken 2 wins to Halmstad's 5 wins, plus 4 draws; the goal tally stands at 13–15.
What to expect
In our view Västerås SK FK hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (10.7%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.47), which we give a 65% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 56%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 56%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 11; Västerås SK FK 2 wins, 4 draws, Halmstad 5 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.5 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Västerås SK FK 35–36, Halmstad 16–45.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 56%.
- Unavailable: Västerås SK FK 2, Halmstad 0.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Another angle: Over 2.5 goals (probability 56%, top price 1.71). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Västerås SK FK: M. Diallo, I. Lushaku. Halmstad will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Västerås SK FK vs Halmstad: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 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 gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 23/10/26, 16:04. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 6.9%.
The key facts
- 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?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Västerås SK FK vs Halmstad: injuries and missing players
Västerås SK FK
- M. Dialloabsence · will miss the match
- I. Lushakunot in the squad · doubtful
Halmstad
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hammarby FF | 28 | 18-4-6 | 60:23 | 58 |
| 2 |  Sirius | 27 | 18-4-5 | 58:34 | 58 |
| 3 |  Djurgårdens IF | 27 | 16-4-7 | 55:25 | 52 |
| 4 |  BK Häcken | 27 | 13-10-4 | 48:30 | 49 |
| 5 |  IF Elfsborg | 28 | 12-10-6 | 42:31 | 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 |
Recent matches
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Team comparison
All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give 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?
Our estimate gives Västerås SK FK a 56% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Halmstad 20%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 23 October 2026 at 18:00, venue Hitachi Energy Arena, Westeros. Referee: Glenn Nyberg.
Who will be missing?
Västerås SK FK: M. Diallo, I. Lushaku. Halmstad: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 56% (odds 1.71) and under 2.5 goals at 44% (odds 2.20).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 56% (odds 1.67).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (10.7%), then 1–0 (10.2%) and 2–1 (9.9%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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