Oscar Hiljemark’s Elfsborg host midtable Hacken in a mouthwatering battle for all three points in the Swedish Allsvenskan at Boras Arena on Sunday, 6 July.
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Elfsborg vs Hacken prediction: An entertaining 90 minutes expected
Key Stats
- Elfsborg are the third best home team in the league, with 16 points from seven games.
- The hosts are winless in three straight games, including a friendly defeat.
- Hacken are winless in three successive league outings (D1, L2).
- The Wasps have won two of their previous five league road trips.
Correct score prediction: Elfsborg 3-1 Hacken
Elfsborg crashed to a 2-0 defeat to Hammarby, before sharing spoils with Varnamo in a goalless stalemate. Back-to-back winless Allsvenskan games indicate trouble, but Hiljemark and co. will perhaps be more eager to rack in the goals after going scoreless in three straight games, including the 1-0 friendly loss to Mjallby. The visitors aren’t in great form either, having last secured a league victory back in mid-May. Sitting six places below Elfsborg, Hacken are in dire need of points if they seek to make a push for a top-half finish in the Swedish top-tier. However, we see Elfsborg taking the cake in this clash.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Home advantage speaks volumes
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.5%
- AWAY: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Their strong recent home form and the advantage of playing infront of their faithful puts the odds n Elfsborg’s favour. Bookmakers price the Elegants as favourites with 3/4 (1.75) odds – indicating a 57.1% chance of securing success despite their shaky two-match winless league run.
For a team winless in seven of their last 10 league matches, Hacken understandably enter as underdogs – carrying odds of 27/10 (3.70) on their shoulders. This suggests a a lowly 27% probability of emerging triumphant against a side they’ve beaten thrice in their last four Allsvenskan meetings.
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Most recent H2Hs: Hacken hack their way past Elfsborg
Elfsborg have come out on top just twice in their last eight competitive H2Hs dating back to 2021. Hacken have won three times, while the other three results are draws.
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BK Hacken
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BK Hacken
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Sweden Allsvenskan 29/07/23
BK Hacken
Elfsborg
Sweden Allsvenskan 03/04/23
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Elfsborg preview: Di Gule almost at full strength
The hosts will miss the services of goalkeeper Isak Pettersson between the sticks due to a groin injury. Hiljemark has no other concerns on his hands.
Predicted lineup: Eriksson (GK), Holmen, Ibrahim, Wikstrom, Hult, Hedlund, Olsson, Zeneli, Sigurpalsson, Ihler & Ostman
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
Hacken preview: Several injury concerns
Jens Gustafsson has several absentees to deal with, including Brice Wembangomo, Julius Lindberg and Mikkel Rygaard who picked up an injury against GAIS. Johan Hammar, Jacob Laursen, Leo Vaisanen and Amor Layouni are all sidelines for this matchday.
Predicted lineup: Berisha (GK), Ohman, Hilvenius, Lode, Lundqvist, Jansson, Gustafson, Holm, Mitrovic, Nioule & Brusberg
Sweden Allsvenskan 10/05/25
L
Sirius
2
BK Hacken
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 04/05/25
W
IFK Norrkoping
0
BK Hacken
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 27/04/25
D
Hammarby
1
BK Hacken
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 23/04/25
L
Degerfors
4
BK Hacken
3
Sweden Allsvenskan 20/04/25
W
IFK Goteborg
2
BK Hacken
3
Player to watch: Frederik Ihler
22-year-old Ilher is currently the league's third best goalscorer with seven goals to his name. Despite a drop in form in his last two appearances, Ilher remains a concrete threat against Hacken's shaky defense.
The Dane has three goals and an assist in last five league appearances for Elfsborg.