UEFA Conference League· Kick-off : Thursday, August 13, 2026, 19:30 (UK time)
Gent vs IFK Goteborg: 1-1 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Gent 1-1 IFK Goteborg. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Gent (64%), while a draw was rated at only 21%. The final score ranked 3rd among the most likely scorelines (11.3%), behind 1-0. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (45%): missed; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (45%): correct.
Match analysis
Gent and IFK Goteborg met on Thursday, August 13, 2026, a UEFA Conference League fixture. Venue: Planet Group Arena, Gent. Before kick-off, our model gave Gent a 64% chance of winning, the draw 21% and IFK Goteborg 15%. On the correct score, 1-0 comes out on top (14.2%), followed by 2-0 (11.8%) and 1-1 (11.3%).
Gent are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (2 wins, 3 draws), scoring 5 and conceding 2. IFK Goteborg have won just one of their last 5 matches (1 draw, 3 defeats), scoring 6 and conceding 7. Gent therefore arrive in far better shape than IFK Goteborg. On average Gent score 1.00 and concede 0.40 goals per game; IFK Goteborg score 1.20 and concede 1.40.
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Gent, 0 for IFK Goteborg and 0 draws. The most recent ended IFK Goteborg 0-1 Gent (Aug 6, 2026). IFK Goteborg: G. Ersoy, T. Heintz, D. Kruse and A. Mucolli. In double chance terms, "Gent or draw" stands at 85%, "IFK Goteborg or draw" at 36% and "no draw" at 79%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Gent – IFK Goteborg. 1-0 is the single most likely scoreline (14.2%); the 5 scores below add up to 55% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Gent 1-0 IFK Goteborg | 14.2% |
| Gent 2-0 IFK Goteborg | 11.8% |
| Gent 1-1 IFK Goteborg | 11.3% |
| Gent 2-1 IFK Goteborg | 9.4% |
| Gent 0-0 IFK Goteborg | 8.5% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 1.66 expected goals for Gent and 0.80 for IFK Goteborg, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 45% and "both teams to score" at 45%. Gent keep a clean sheet in 45% of scenarios, IFK Goteborg in 19%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Gent expected goals | 1.66 |
| IFK Goteborg expected goals | 0.80 |
| Both teams to score | 45% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 70% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 45% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 23% |
| Gent clean sheet | 45% |
| IFK Goteborg clean sheet | 19% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Gent
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | KV Mechelen · Jupiler Pro League | 2-0 | W |
| Aug 6, 2026 | IFK Goteborg · UEFA Conference League | 1-0 | W |
| Jul 30, 2026 | LNZ Cherkasy · UEFA Conference League | 0-0 | D |
| Jul 23, 2026 | LNZ Cherkasy · UEFA Conference League | 0-0 | D |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Twente · Club Friendlies | 2-2 | D |
IFK Goteborg
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Gent · UEFA Conference League | 0-1 | L |
| Jul 30, 2026 | FC Levadia Tallinn · UEFA Conference League | 3-1 | W |
| Jul 21, 2026 | FC Levadia Tallinn · UEFA Conference League | 1-2 | L |
| Jun 27, 2026 | Ham-Kam · Club Friendlies | 1-2 | L |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Valerenga · Club Friendlies | 1-1 | D |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | IFK Goteborg 0-1 Gent | UEFA Conference League |
Out and doubtful
Gent
No absences reported.
IFK Goteborg
- G. Ersoy (out)
- T. Heintz (out)
- D. Kruse (out)
- A. Mucolli (out)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Gent vs IFK Goteborg prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Gent a 64% chance of winning, the draw 21% and IFK Goteborg 15%. Gent are therefore favourites. Final score: 1-1.
What is the most likely correct score for Gent vs IFK Goteborg?
1-0 (14.2%), followed by 2-0 (11.8%), 1-1 (11.3%), 2-1 (9.4%) and 0-0 (8.5%).
Will both teams score in Gent vs IFK Goteborg?
The probability that both Gent and IFK Goteborg score is 45%. Gent have a 45% chance of keeping a clean sheet, IFK Goteborg 19%.
How many goals should we expect in Gent vs IFK Goteborg?
The model expects 2.46 goals (1.66 for Gent, 0.80 for IFK Goteborg). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 70%, over 2.5 goals 45%, over 3.5 goals 23%.
When and where is Gent vs IFK Goteborg played?
Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 19:30 (UK time), UEFA Conference League. Venue: Planet Group Arena, Gent.
What form are Gent and IFK Goteborg in?
Gent: 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (5 scored, 2 conceded). IFK Goteborg: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (6 scored, 7 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Gent and IFK Goteborg?
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Gent, 0 for IFK Goteborg and 0 draws. The most recent ended IFK Goteborg 0-1 Gent (Aug 6, 2026).
What was the Gent vs IFK Goteborg result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Gent 1-1 IFK Goteborg. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Gent (64%), while a draw was rated at only 21%. The final score ranked 3rd among the most likely scorelines (11.3%), behind 1-0. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (45%): missed; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (45%): correct.
How is the Gent vs IFK Goteborg prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.66 for Gent, 0.80 for IFK Goteborg) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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