It is third versus sixth in the Allsvenskan this weekend as AIK and Goteborg lock horns at the Strawberry Arena on Sunday. Our AIK vs Goteborg prediction examines how likely both teams are to come away with maximum points.
Contents
- 1 AIK vs Goteborg prediction: AIK to return to winning ways with narrow victory
- 2 Most recent H2Hs: Another goalfest expected in Solna
- 3 AIK preview: Norwegian midfield duo still facing extended spells out of action
- 4 IFK Goteborg preview: Adam Carlen set to be handed starting role
- 5 Player to watch – Max Fenger
AIK vs Goteborg prediction: AIK to return to winning ways with narrow victory
Key stats
- Our AIK vs Goteborg betting tips acknowledge that the home side have lost just one of their 13 league games this season, winning seven and drawing five.
- However, AIK have won just one of their last seven matches across all competitions. In that span, they have managed to find the back of the net just six times while also conceding double that amount at the other end.
- On the other hand, Goteborg are on a three-game winning streak in the league to mark an upturn in form off the back of three consecutive defeats prior.
- Fast starts have been crucial to Goteborg's recent renaissance, as they have opened the scoring in each of their last four matches.
Correct score prediction: AIK 3-2 Goteborg
AIK are one of only two teams in the Swedish top flight still yet to lose a league game on home turf this term, and while Goteborg have been impressive on their travels, we are backing the home side to come away with all three points.
Pre-game odds and win probability: AIK backed to emerge triumphant
- HOME: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
AIK are favourites to see off Goteborg, as shown by their 52.4% win probability. However, they will need to be at their best to avoid any potential upset.
Mikkjal Thomassen's men were beaten 2-1 by IK Sirius in a friendly matchup last time out for a third straight defeat off the back of losses against Bodo/Glimt and the aforementioned Sirius.
Goals in either half from Isak Bjerkebo and August Ljungberg left AIK with a mountain to climb before Johan Hove pulled one back 11 minutes from time.
Goteborg, meanwhile, played out a thrilling 3-3 stalemate against Oster, which denied them win number four on the bounce.
Max Fenger came up clutch for his side with a second-half double to rescue them from the jaws of defeat.
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Most recent H2Hs: Another goalfest expected in Solna
Our AIK vs IFK Goteborg prediction suggests that an exciting matchup is on the cards if history is anything to go by.
The last four meetings between Sunday's opponents have yielded an average of four goals per game, including a seven-game thriller back in May 2024.
Sweden Allsvenskan 21/10/24
IFK Goteborg
AIK
Sweden Allsvenskan 27/05/24
AIK
IFK Goteborg
Sweden Allsvenskan 06/11/23
IFK Goteborg
AIK
Sweden Allsvenskan 15/05/23
AIK
IFK Goteborg
Sweden Allsvenskan 24/10/22
IFK Goteborg
AIK
AIK preview: Norwegian midfield duo still facing extended spells out of action
Eskil Edh and Martin Ellingsen are unavailable due to back and leg injuries respectively and joining them out of action for AIK is Danilo Al Saed (knee).
Eighteen-year-old Andreas Redkin is also expected to miss out for the hosts, having not featured since early April.
Predicted lineup: Nordfeldt (GK), Isherwood, Papagiannopoulos, Benkovic, Thychosen; Besirovic, Csongvai, Hove; Karlsson, Celina & Guidetti
Sweden Allsvenskan 11/05/25
W
Mju00e4llby AIF
1
AIK
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 04/05/25
D
Djurgarden
1
AIK
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 27/04/25
W
Elfsborg
0
AIK
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 24/04/25
W
IFK Varnamo
1
AIK
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 20/04/25
W
Osters IF
0
AIK
1
IFK Goteborg preview: Adam Carlen set to be handed starting role
Goteborg have been dealt a huge blow for Sunday's trip to Solna with Thordarson missing through suspension, which should see Adam Carlen make the XI.
Tobias Heintz is also ineligible to play any part for the visitors, who are already without Pontus Dahlberg, Lucas Kahed and Arbnor Mucolli.
Predicted lineup: Bishesari (GK), Tolf, Bager, Svensson, Eriksson, Jagne, Kruse, Carlen, Clemmensen, Fenger, Markovic
Sweden Allsvenskan 12/05/25
L
Djurgarden
2
IFK Goteborg
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 04/05/25
L
Mju00e4llby AIF
1
IFK Goteborg
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 28/04/25
D
GAIS
1
IFK Goteborg
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 24/04/25
W
IFK Norrkoping
2
IFK Goteborg
3
Sweden Allsvenskan 20/04/25
L
BK Hacken
3
IFK Goteborg
2
Player to watch – Max Fenger
Max Fenger is one of the hottest attackers in Swedish football at the moment after racking up 13 goals in 18 matches since joining Goteborg from Danish outfit Odense.
The 23-year-old has already equalled his best-ever scoring season in the league and is on course to smash his previous record by some distance.
Increased attacking responsibility for Fenger in the absence of Heintz and Thordarson
Fenger, Heintz and Thordarson have scored a combined 12 goals so far to account for 75% of their team's total tally.
However, Heintz and Thordarson will not take part in Sunday's game due to suspension, meaning that Fenger must be on song if his side are to stand any chance of securing a positive result.