IFK Varnamo

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Osters IF

Predictions & Betting Tips

Battlers face off at the bottom of the table

This Saturday’s Allsvenskan 2025 relegation battle is a clash of two clubs in dire need of points as IFK Varnamo currently sit bottom of the Allsvenskan 2025 table with two points from 10 games and Osters IF are one place above in 15th with seven. Ferran Sibila took over the reins at Varnamo in late August 2024, bringing some fresh ideas to the club, but results have been hard to come by in 2025. The hosts are winless in five, drawing two and losing three of their last five, although their last two results show a slight improvement with a 2-2 draw at home to Malmoe FF followed by a 2-0 defeat away to Haecken. Osters IF, meanwhile, have had a mixed bag of results in the same period, losing three of their previous five, but registering a win and a draw. This IFK Varnamo vs Osters IF preview shows that Martin Foyston’s side have played three consecutive tight games, losing 0-1 to Elfsborg, winning 0-1 at IFK Goeteborg and then drawing 1-1 with GAIS.

Osters may be able to hold Varnamo

The head-to-head history between these clubs is very limited, but our IFK Varnamo vs Osters IF prediction is that IFK Varnamo are 1-0 winners in a Friendly Club Match played two years ago. Varnamo are favorites at -107 to take the win this time around, but we feel Osters may be better value at +300 as the visitors have better recent results to point to. The hosts may have a slight edge in quality, but they have been abysmal at their own ground in Allsvenskan 2025 and Osters look to have a bit more about them on the road.

A cagey affair could ensue

This IFK Varnamo vs Osters IF prediction centers on Sibila’s efforts to get Varnamo playing on the front foot, using the width of the field and movement of the forwards to create chances and disorganize the opposition defence. It has led to plenty of chances created, but they are still struggling to keep clean sheets. Osters, on the other hand, like to keep things tight and try to be patient and pounce on any defensive errors or lapses in concentration. Foyston has instilled an element of defensive discipline since taking the reins in January 2024, keeping the last two games tight and earning a clean sheet at IFK Goeteborg. Both sides have been desperate for wins and goals of late, but it may be a case of one cancelling the other out in this Allsvenskan basement battle. The IFK Varnamo vs Osters IF prediction is that Varnamo have averaged 1.00 goals per home game in 2025, scoring five times at Finnvedsvallen, while Osters have only managed four on their travels in five games. With both sides struggling to win or score, the ‘Under 2.5 goals’ bet at -112 may appeal to bettors in this clash. For those seeking wagering strategy, the IFK Varnamo vs Osters IF betting tips could focus on the low-scoring trend between these sides.