Umeå vs Västerås SK: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Thu, 25 Sep '25)

The upcoming encounter in the Superettan is set to occur at the Umea Energi Arena, Sweden, on Thursday, 25th September. The head-to-head history between these teams shows that Umeå have yet to secure a victory in their last three matchups, with Västerås SK triumphing once and the remaining two fixtures ending in draws. The most recent clash on Saturday, 31st May, concluded with both sides sharing the points in a draw.

Entering this matchup, Umeå are on a challenging path, suffering a defeat against Örgryte IS with a scoreline of 1-3. Meanwhile, Västerås SK also faced a narrow defeat, losing 1-2 to Kalmar FF. These results place Umeå at the bottom of their domestic league standings in 16th position, contrasting starkly with Västerås SK’s commendable 3rd place standing.

Player performances present key influencers for the upcoming match. Umeå's top scorer E. Bjørgolfsson, boasting seven goals this season, will be a significant threat that Västerås SK must vigilantly defend against. Conversely, A. Warneryd, a pivotal player for Västerås SK, leads their assist chart with six, highlighting his ability to create scoring opportunities.

For Umeå, the standout players in terms of ratings are Eythor Bjørgolfsson, Lukas Vikgren, and Jakob Hedenquist, who have scores of 7.13, 7.05, and 7.02, respectively. On the other hand, Västerås SK’s key performers include Alexander Warneryd with a rating of 7.58, followed by Mamadou Diagne and Frédéric Nsabiyumva with 7.36 and 7.19, respectively.

Analyzing the teams' possession statistics this season, Umeå has averaged 44.7% possession in their games, whereas Västerås SK have slightly better control with 50.3%. Corner statistics follow a similar pattern with Umeå averaging 4.77 and Västerås SK 5.05 per match. Discipline-wise, Umeå have accrued 49 yellow cards, 1 red card, and conceded 3 penalty goals. In contrast, Västerås SK have 35 yellow cards, 1 red card, and have also conceded 3 penalty goals.

Based on the statistical performance of both teams, Västerås SK appears better positioned to secure a victory. Their stronger standing in the league, alongside superior possession and player ratings, suggests they hold an edge over Umeå in this matchup.