AFC Eskilstuna1Pitea IF0

HT 0–0Sun 13 Sept 2026, 13:00 Predictions graded

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Context last updated 13 Sep 2026, 00:27 · Europe/Bucharest

AFC Eskilstuna are strong favourites at home against a struggling Piteå IF side dealing with defensive changes.

The best value is backing AFC Eskilstuna to win at 1.60 (edge +5.5 points), while Over 2.5 and BTTS markets are overpriced and should be avoided.

Context

AFC Eskilstuna are fourth in Ettan Norra with 37 points from 20 matches, five points behind leaders Stockholm Internazionale.
Their current run includes a 2-1 away win at IF Karlstad on 5 September and a 2-1 home win over Sollentuna on 29 August. This form suggests they are likely to control the match against a struggling Pitea IF side, though their home record of five wins, two draws, and three losses is less dominant than their away form.
- AFC Eskilstuna have won their last five league matches.
- They beat IF Karlstad 2-1 away on 5 September 2026.
- They beat Sollentuna 2-1 at home on 29 August 2026.
Pitea IF are 14th in Ettan Norra with 15 points from 20 matches, one point above 16th-placed Stocksund.
Their away record is two wins, three draws, and five losses from ten matches, with 13 goals scored and 18 conceded. This poor away form and the pressure of a relegation battle could make them vulnerable against a high-flying AFC Eskilstuna side.
- Pitea IF are 14th with 15 points, one point above the relegation line.
- They have won only 3 of 20 league matches.
- Their away record is 2 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses.
AFC Eskilstuna have scored 26 goals in 10 away matches this season.
Pitea IF have conceded 18 goals in 10 home matches, an average of 1.8 per game. This contrast suggests AFC Eskilstuna could create chances, but their home scoring average of 0.9 goals per game is lower, so the venue may reduce their attacking output.
- AFC Eskilstuna have scored 26 goals in 10 away matches.
- Pitea IF have conceded 18 goals in 10 home matches.
AFC Eskilstuna head coach Alexander Alan, appointed in mid-May 2026, describes a flexible approach built on player relationships rather than a fixed formation.
Alan says the team choose their moments to press, control or attack, which can alter AFC's defensive organization and chance-creation structure against Piteå. The linked analysis supports a home win, but the tactical flexibility itself does not guarantee a specific outcome.
- Ettan identifies Alexander Alan as AFC Eskilstuna’s head coach since mid-May 2026.
- Alan says the team work from player relationships rather than a fixed formation and choose their moments to press, control or attack.
ConfirmedSources checked 13 Sep 2026, 00:26 · Europe/BucharestEttan: Alan har fått ordentlig fart på AFC Eskilstunaettanfotboll.se · 11 Sep 2026

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Result2 of 4 landed

Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
AFC Eskilstuna's strong recent form and superior league position, combined with Pitea IF's poor away record, make a home win the most likely outcome.
- AFC Eskilstuna are on a 5-match winning streak in Ettan - Norra, scoring 11 goals and conceding 3.
- Pitea IF have won only 3 of 20 league matches this season and sit 14th with 15 points.
- AFC Eskilstuna have won 5 of 10 home matches, while Pitea IF have lost 5 of 10 away matches.
- In the last H2H meeting (June 2026), AFC Eskilstuna drew 2-2 away at Pitea IF.
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonAFC EskilstunaEstimated chance68%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Given AFC Eskilstuna's strong home form and Pitea IF's struggles on the road, the home side is very unlikely to lose.
- AFC Eskilstuna have lost only 3 of 10 home matches this season.
- Pitea IF have won only 2 of 10 away matches.
- AFC Eskilstuna are unbeaten in their last 5 league matches (5 wins).
BetBugs · Double ChancewonAFC Eskilstuna or DrawEstimated chance88%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
AFC Eskilstuna's superior first-half performance and Pitea IF's slow starts make a home lead at the break likely.
- AFC Eskilstuna led at half-time in 47% of their last 15 matches.
- Pitea IF trailed at half-time in 47% of their last 15 matches.
- AFC Eskilstuna average 1.1 first-half goals, while Pitea IF average 0.5 first-half goals.
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostAFC EskilstunaEstimated chance52%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
AFC Eskilstuna's tendency to lead at half-time and maintain their advantage makes a home win at both intervals plausible.
- AFC Eskilstuna led at half-time in 47% of recent matches and won 73% of those matches.
- Pitea IF trailed at half-time in 47% of recent matches and lost 80% of those matches.
- AFC Eskilstuna have won their last 5 league matches.
BetBugs · Ht Ft DoublelostAFC Eskilstuna / AFC EskilstunaEstimated chance45%

Goals2 of 8 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have shown a tendency for high-scoring games, with AFC Eskilstuna's attack and Pitea IF's leaky defense pointing to multiple goals.
- AFC Eskilstuna average 2.1 goals scored per match in their last 15 matches.
- Pitea IF average 1.9 goals conceded per match in their last 15 matches.
- The last H2H meeting ended 2-2.
- Pitea IF's away matches average 3.1 total goals (13 scored, 18 conceded in 10 games).
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderlostOver 2.5Estimated chance62%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have shown they can score, and Pitea IF's defensive vulnerabilities make it likely that AFC Eskilstuna will also find the net.
- AFC Eskilstuna have scored in 13 of their last 15 matches.
- Pitea IF have scored in 8 of their last 15 matches.
- Pitea IF have conceded in 13 of their last 15 matches.
- The last H2H meeting ended 2-2.
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorelostYesEstimated chance58%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
AFC Eskilstuna's strong first-half scoring record and Pitea IF's tendency to concede early suggest a lively opening period.
- AFC Eskilstuna average 1.1 first-half goals per match in their last 15 matches.
- Pitea IF average 1.0 first-half goals conceded per match in their last 15 matches.
- AFC Eskilstuna led at half-time in 47% of their recent matches.
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalslostOver 1.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Both teams tend to score more in the second half, and the match could open up as Pitea IF chase the game.
- AFC Eskilstuna average 1.0 second-half goals per match (2.1 total - 1.1 first-half).
- Pitea IF average 0.9 second-half goals per match (1.4 total - 0.5 first-half).
- Combined second-half average is 1.9 goals.
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalflostOver 1.5Estimated chance50%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
AFC Eskilstuna's solid defense and Pitea IF's occasional scoring droughts give the home side a reasonable chance of a shutout.
- AFC Eskilstuna have kept 4 clean sheets in their last 15 matches.
- Pitea IF have failed to score in 5 of their last 15 matches.
- AFC Eskilstuna concede an average of 0.9 goals per match.
BetBugs · Team to ScorewonPitea IF not to scoreEstimated chance35%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Pitea IF's defensive record makes it highly unlikely they will prevent AFC Eskilstuna from scoring.
- Pitea IF have kept only 2 clean sheets in their last 15 matches.
- AFC Eskilstuna have scored in 13 of their last 15 matches.
- Pitea IF concede an average of 1.9 goals per match.
BetBugs · Team to ScorewonAFC Eskilstuna to scoreEstimated chance85%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
AFC Eskilstuna's consistent scoring and Pitea IF's poor defense make it likely the home side will score at least twice.
- AFC Eskilstuna average 2.1 goals per match in their last 15 matches.
- AFC Eskilstuna have scored 2+ goals in 10 of their last 15 matches.
- Pitea IF concede an average of 1.9 goals per match.
BetBugs · Home Goals TotallostAFC Eskilstuna over 1.5Estimated chance65%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Pitea IF have enough attacking threat to score at least once, especially if AFC Eskilstuna relax after taking the lead.
- Pitea IF average 1.4 goals per match in their last 15 matches.
- Pitea IF have scored in 8 of their last 15 matches.
- AFC Eskilstuna concede an average of 0.9 goals per match.
BetBugs · Away Goals TotallostPitea IF over 0.5Estimated chance60%

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Prediction history

AFC Eskilstuna has been moderately reliable in Over 2.5 goals projections

AFC Eskilstuna has fulfilled 3 of 5 Over 2.5 goals predictions. The average estimated probability was 57%, with an expected 2.9 fulfilled predictions, so actual fulfilment is close to expectation. The current prediction of 62% is above the historical range of 55–60%, suggesting a slightly stronger projection than recent evidence.

Recent evidence for AFC Eskilstuna5 matches

Date / competitionMatch resultPredictedActualResult

26 Jun·Ettan - Norra