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- Competition: Superettan
- Date: 15th June, 2026
- Kickoff: 18:05 UK / 19:05 CEST
- Venue: PlatinumCars Arena
One of the standout fixtures of Superettan Round 12 takes place on Monday evening as third-placed IFK Norrköping host league leaders Varbergs. Just four points separate the two sides heading into the weekend, making this a potentially pivotal encounter in the promotion race.
Norrkoping vs Varbergs Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Norrkoping
4 : 3
Varbergs
Allsvenskan
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Varbergs
1 : 3
Norrkoping
Allsvenskan
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Varbergs
1 : 1
Norrkoping
Allsvenskan
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Norrkoping
0 : 1
Varbergs
Allsvenskan
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Norrkoping
2 : 1
Varbergs
Allsvenskan
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Varbergs
2 : 1
Norrkoping
Allsvenskan
The most recent meeting saw Norrköping record a 4-3 victory, although it took place two and a half years ago. Still, as a confidence boost, the hosts are unbeaten in three consecutive league fixtures against the current league leaders.
IFK Norrköping team overview
Norrköping have adapted well to Superettan football following last season's relegation. After 11 rounds, they have accumulated six wins while scoring 19 goals and conceding only nine, giving them the strongest defensive record in the division. Their home performances have also been solid and have helped keep them firmly in the promotion conversation.
Recent weeks have seen Norrköping maintain momentum despite a few setbacks. They earned an important 2-1 victory in midweek, closing the gap on the leading pack, while earlier results included 2-0 wins over Helsingborg and Östers IF.
The attacking burden continues to fall largely on veteran striker Christoffer Nyman. However, the experienced forward has dealt with injury concerns this season after suffering another head injury during a league match earlier in the campaign. His availability will be monitored closely ahead of kickoff.
Last matches of Norrkoping
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IK Oddevold
1 : 2
Norrkoping
Superettan
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Helsingborg
0 : 2
Norrkoping
Superettan
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Norrkoping
3 : 0
Öster
Superettan
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Brage
0 : 0
Norrkoping
Superettan
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Norrkoping
1 : 1
United Nordic
Superettan
Norrkoping lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Theo Krantz
Defenders
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30
Fabian Holst-Larsen
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23
Aleksander Opsahl
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4
Jonas Bertheussen Weber
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3
Viggo Fälth
Midfielders
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6
Viktor Christiansson
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38
Ture Sandberg
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34
Noel Sernelius
Forwards
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8
Ryan Nelson
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11
Elias Jemal
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9
Tim Prica
Varbergs team overview
Varbergs arrive in Norrköping as the division's pace-setters. Their record of seven wins, three draws and just one defeat has yielded 24 points from 11 matches, while their tally of 24 goals scored is currently the highest in the league.
Martin Pringle's side have been particularly impressive over the last month. Entering this fixture, Varbergs have won six consecutive league matches and have consistently demonstrated their ability to perform away from home (still unbeaten in the league after five away trips).
Confidence within the squad is understandably high, and there have been no significant injury concerns reported among the club's key players heading into this top-of-the-table clash.
Last matches of Varbergs
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Varbergs
2 : 0
Norrby
Superettan
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Ljungskile
1 : 3
Varbergs
Superettan
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Varbergs
1 : 0
GIF Sundsvall
Superettan
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Helsingborg
1 : 3
Varbergs
Superettan
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Falkenberg
0 : 3
Varbergs
Superettan
Varbergs lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Oscar Ekman
Defenders
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22
Niklas Dahlström
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17
Edvin Tellgren
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2
Gustav Broman
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5
Emil Hellman
Midfielders
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28
Erion Sadiku
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8
Albin Winbo
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21
Isak Vidjeskog
Forwards
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19
Jonathan Nilsson
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7
Wilhelm Arlig
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49
Shanyder Borgelin
Prediction
A draw would keep both clubs firmly in the promotion hunt and would be a fair reflection of two evenly matched sides entering the weekend in excellent form. As a result, we predict both teams to score on Monday.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score (BTTS).
Three reasons we expect BTTS
- BTTS has landed in the last three meetings between Norrköping and Varbergs.
- Norrköping have scored in five of their last six league matches.
- Varbergs have found the net in six consecutive league fixtures.
Main prediction Norrkoping - Varbergs
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Norrkoping vs Varbergs standings in Superettan
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Varberg BoIS | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 24 - 11 | +13 | 24 |
| 2 | Falkenberg | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 20 - 16 | +4 | 21 |
| 3 | Norrköping | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 19 - 9 | +10 | 20 |
| 4 | United Nordic | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 20 - 17 | +3 | 20 |
| 5 | Östersunds FK | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 19 - 16 | +3 | 18 |
| 6 | Öster | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15 - 18 | -3 | 17 |
| 7 | Landskrona | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 - 12 | +4 | 16 |
| 8 | Oddevold | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 21 - 19 | +2 | 15 |
| 9 | Helsingborg | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 18 - 23 | -5 | 14 |
| 10 | Brage | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 17 - 18 | -1 | 13 |
| 11 | Sandviken | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 16 - 15 | +1 | 12 |
| 12 | Örebro | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 - 15 | -6 | 12 |
| 13 | Ljungskile | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 14 - 15 | -1 | 11 |
| 14 | Norrby | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 15 - 18 | -3 | 10 |
| 15 | Värnamo | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 14 - 24 | -10 | 10 |
| 16 | GIF Sundsvall | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 9 - 20 | -11 | 9 |