Elfsborg will be hoping that being involved in the Europa League qualifiers doesn't have a negative effect on their upcoming Allsvenskan tie with GAIS on Sunday.
The hosts make the trip to Croatia on Thursday night take on Rijeka before their home game against GAIS who have had a week to prepare for Sunday's clash at the Boras Arena.
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Elfsborg vs GAIS prediction: A home win the most likely outcome?
Key Stats
- GAIS have lost two of their last four outings in the Allsvenskan.
- Both teams have scored in four of Elfsborg's last six fixtures.
- The visitors have only failed to score in two of their last six outings in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Elfsborg 2-1 GAIS
Elfsborg have won five of their last seven competitive and non-competitive encounters with GAIS, scoring at least two goals in each of those victories but only keeping two clean sheets.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Elfsborg the clear favourite
- HOME: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Elfsborg are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 58.8%, and we tend to agree with the bookmakers on this selection.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Elfsborg in front
Sunday's hosts have won three and lost two of their last five meetings with GAIS in all competitions but Elfsborg did lose 2-1 when they made the trip to GAIS in May.
Sweden Allsvenskan 19/05/24
GAIS
Elfsborg
Sweden Cup 18/02/24
Elfsborg
GAIS
Sweden Cup 19/02/18
Elfsborg
GAIS
Elfsborg preview: Only lost one of last six in all competitions
Elfsborg currently sit seventh in the Allsvenskan table and remain in the hunt to qualify for the group stage of the Europa League.
The Swedes defeated Sheriff 3-0 on aggregate to set up a date with Croatian side Rijeka in the next round of the Europa League qualifiers but will be hoping that their midweek trip to the Stadion HNK Rijeka doesn't have a negative effect on Sunday's clash with GAIS.
Predicted lineup: Pettersson (GK), Hult, Holmén, Henriksson, Yegbe, A. Zeneli, Hedlund, Baidoo, B. Zeneli, Ouma & Abdullai
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
W
Roma
0
Elfsborg
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 29/09/24
W
Kalmar FF
1
Elfsborg
3
UEFA Europa League 25/09/24
L
AZ
3
Elfsborg
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 22/09/24
D
Hammarby
0
Elfsborg
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 19/09/24
D
IFK Norrkoping
2
Elfsborg
2
GAIS preview: Currently sit three points above Elfsborg
GAIS have performed very well in the first half of the 2024 Allsvenskan season and currently sit fifth in the table.
However, ahead of their tricky trip to Elfsborg this weekend, GAIS suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Norrkopping which saw the club slip a point behind Mjallby. GAIS will be hoping to take advantage of any tied legs their hosts have on Sunday in what should be a close and competitive 90 minutes.
Predicted lineup: Krasniqi (GK), Wängberg, Norén, Beckman, Lindberg, Lundgren, Åberg, Ibrahim, Henriksson, Hedlund & Amatkarijo
Sweden Allsvenskan 30/09/24
L
IFK Goteborg
2
GAIS
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 22/09/24
W
Djurgarden
0
GAIS
3
Sweden Allsvenskan 18/09/24
D
Malmo FF
0
GAIS
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 14/09/24
W
Vasteras SK
2
GAIS
3
Sweden Allsvenskan 31/08/24
D
Kalmar FF
1
GAIS
1
Player to watch – Simon Hedlund
Elfsborg's 31-year-old midfielder has impressed this season, scoring goals and providing assists for his teammates.
Hedlund returned to Elfsborg in 2023, following spells in Germany and Denmark, having made his name with the Swedish club in 2015.
Hedlund has chipped in with goals and assists from midfield
The Swedish midfielder joint-top scores for Elfsborg this season with five league goals and has also provided three assists from the heart of the midfield.
