Match Report
30 points for Gefle (9th), 29 for Umeå (10th): a 1-point gap. Umeå had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 2nd in the league over the last five rounds against 10th overall. Against a league average of 1.57 goals per team per game, Gefle ran at 1.26 scored and 1.78 conceded, Umeå at 1.35 and 1.61.
Umeå had been beaten in four straight games.
4 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Gefle 2, draws 1, Umeå 1, at 1.75 goals per meeting. Historically tight: 25% of the meetings went beyond two goals.
The venue was Gavlevallen, with room for 6,500 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Gefle led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
Gefle: Lukas Vikgren (90'), Adem Sipic (90')
Key stats
Possession: Gefle 40% · Umeå 60% · Total shots: 10-19 · On target: 4-5 · Corners: 3-9