Mid-table Elfsborg make the trip to struggling Goteborg this weekend and we're bringing you our predictions for this Allsvenskan clash.
The visitors have enjoyed playing against Goteborg in recent seasons and the bookmakers have Elfsborg down as the slight favourite to win on Saturday.
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Goteborg vs Elfsborg predictions: Goals expected at Gamla Ullevi
Key Stats
- Elfsborg have won five of their last six games against Goteborg across all competitions and Saturday's hosts have also lost three of their last five league games.
- The visitors have only managed to keep one clean sheet in their last six attempts but have scored at least two goals in three of their last six outings in the Allsvenskan, which is why we're backing Elfsborg to win 2-1.
- Both teams have scored in three of Goteborg's last five outings as well as in four of Elfsborg's last six fixtures, while each of the last four encounters between the pair have also produced goals at both ends of the pitch.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Elfsborg the slight favourite
- HOME: 17/10 (2.70) – 37%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Elfsborg are the expected winners of this game with a probability of 38.5%, and we agree with the bookmakers on this one.
Goteborg lost 5-2 at AIK last time out, while Elfsborg slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Malmo meaning that the gap between Saturday's opponents remains at five points.
For more football betting tips on the game, check out the Under/Over 2.5 Goals market. You can back under 2.5 goals to be scored in this game at 23/20 (2.15) with a probability of 46.5%, while a bet on over 2.5 goals is priced at 3/4 (1.75) which has a probability of 57.1%.
Last five H2Hs: Elfsborg lead
Sweden Allsvenskan 25/08/24
Elfsborg
IFK Goteborg
Sweden Allsvenskan 30/10/23
IFK Goteborg
Elfsborg
Sweden Allsvenskan 16/07/23
Elfsborg
IFK Goteborg
Sweden Allsvenskan 03/10/22
IFK Goteborg
Elfsborg
Sweden Allsvenskan 22/05/22
Elfsborg
IFK Goteborg
Elfsborg have won four of their last five games against Goteborg, claiming a 2-1 victory when the pair last locked horns in October.
Team news and form guide
Goteborg: Lost three of last five
The hosts have a long injury list right now including the likes of Mattias Johansson, Pyndt Andersen, Laurs Skjellerup, Arbnor Mucolli, Abundance Salaou, Hussein Carneil, Suleiman Abdullahi, Emil Salomonsson and Anders Kristiansen all of whom look set to miss Saturday's clash with Elfsborg. Malick Yalcouye will miss the game due to a suspension.
Predicted lineup: Bishesari (GK), Svensson, Santos, Ohlsson, Þórðarson, Kåhed, Carlén, Yalcouyé, Pettersson, Abraham & Carlstrand
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
Elfsborg: Won three of last six
The visitors have a clean bill of health heading into the Goteborg game but will be without the services of Johan Larsson who is suspended for Saturday's match.
Predicted lineup: Bundgaard (GK), Larsson, Holmén, Kaib, Henriksson, Zeneli, Hedlund, Baldursson, Baidoo, Qasem & Söderberg
Sweden Allsvenskan 11/05/25
W
Osters IF
0
Elfsborg
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 05/05/25
W
GAIS
0
Elfsborg
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 27/04/25
L
AIK
2
Elfsborg
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 23/04/25
W
Sirius
3
Elfsborg
4
Sweden Allsvenskan 19/04/25
W
Degerfors
0
Elfsborg
1
Player to watch – Michael Baidoo
Michael Baidoo has been Elfsborg's best player so far this season, chipping in with goals and assists on a regular basis.
The Ghana midfielder has scored four times in the Allsvenskan this season as well as providing three assists making him the club's key player going forward.
Baidoo is in great form right now
We're backing Baidoo to show his class once again this weekend when Elfsborg make the trip to a Gotebord side that look set to be involved in a relegation battle this season.