IFK Goteborg and Sirius will both be aiming to return to winning ways in Sunday's encounter at Gamla Ullevi. Our IFK Goteborg vs Sirius prediction gives an insight into how likely both teams are to emerge triumphant.
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IFK Goteborg vs Sirius prediction: Goteborg to narrowly shade tight contest
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- Our IFK Goteborg vs Sirius betting tips take into account the fact that the hosts are unbeaten in four of their last five matches, although their solitary defeat did come in the most recent outing.
- Goteborg have opened the scoring in four of those matches, scoring a total of 10 goals off the back of just two goals scored in the four matches prior.
- Sirius have also been quick to fly out of the blocks of late, having netted first in six of their last seven involvements across all competitions.
- However, their defensive output in that time has left a lot to be desired, with only one clean sheet recorded, which came against Hacken on May 10.
Correct score prediction: IFK Goteborg 2-1 Sirius
There is little to choose between the sides here, and Sunday's game could easily swing either way.
That said, we are leaning towards a hard-fought win for the hosts come the end of the 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: IFK Goteborg backed to make home advantage count
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 13/20 (3.80) – 26.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
IFK Goteborg's 57.1% win probability suggests they are favourites to secure all three points, although they will need to shake off a disappointing outing last time out to stand a good chance of living up to expectations here.
Stefan Billborn's men were comprehensively thrashed 3-0 by AIK on Saturday off the back of three straight wins prior.
First-half goals from Filip Benkovic and Kevin Filling left Goteborg with a mountain to climb going into the interval, after which Johan Hove put the seal on proceedings just past the hour mark.
Sirius, meanwhile, had their hearts broken late on as they surrendered a narrow advantage in the final knockings of Saturday's 2-2 draw against Osters.
Having led 1-0 and then 2-1, Andreas Engelmark's men looked set to get the job done before David Seger forced a share of the spoils in stoppage time.
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Most recent H2Hs: Sirius unbeaten in four
Our IFK Goteborg vs Sirius prediction reveals that the away side have been difficult to topple in this fixture of late, going four matches since their last defeat, although the last two meetings have ended with honours even.
Sweden Allsvenskan 17/08/24
IFK Goteborg
Sirius
Sweden Allsvenskan 16/05/24
Sirius
IFK Goteborg
Sweden Allsvenskan 07/10/23
IFK Goteborg
Sirius
Sweden Allsvenskan 11/06/23
Sirius
IFK Goteborg
Sweden Allsvenskan 28/08/22
IFK Goteborg
Sirius
IFK Goteborg preview: Tobias Heintz to return back to starting lineup
Alongside Kolbeinn Thordarson, Tobias Heintz served a one-game ban in AIK's last outing but is now eligible to feature once again.
Meanwhile, Swedish duo Pontus Dahlberg and Lucas Kahed are still unavailable due to injury, while compatriot Imam Jagne misses out through suspension.
Arbnor Mucolli rounds off the list of absentees for the home side with a knee problem.
Predicted lineup: Bishesari (GK), Tolf, Bager, Svensson, Eriksson, Jagne, Kruse, Thordarson, Heintz, 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
Sirius preview: In-form Robbie Ure to lead the line once again
Robbie Ure's opener against Goteborg was his third goal in four matches to take him up to six league goals for the season.
The Scotsman is Sirius' joint top scorer and has not missed a game this season.
Noel Milleskog is his side's only guaranteed absentee for this weekend's affair as he sits out a fourth straight game.
Predicted lineup: Diawara (GK), Widgren, Anker, Sandberg, Voelkerling, Lindberg, Heier, Walta, Bjerkebo, Ure, Ljungberg
Sweden Allsvenskan 10/05/25
W
BK Hacken
0
Sirius
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 03/05/25
D
Degerfors
1
Sirius
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 27/04/25
D
Halmstad
1
Sirius
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 23/04/25
L
Elfsborg
4
Sirius
3
Sweden Allsvenskan 18/04/25
D
Malmo FF
1
Sirius
1
Player to watch – Leo Walta
Leo Walta has established himself as a significant goal threat from midfield with six goals in his last nine outings, making him one to keep an eye on.
His strike against Osters last time out was that of a man currently in flying form, and it is not hard to see why.
Walta enjoying impressive sophomore campaign in Sirius
Leo Walta recorded seven goals in 29 matches in his debut season but is on the verge of matching that output just 13 games into the new campaign.
He and Robbie Ure are responsible for 12 of Sirius' 19 goals so far, with no other player having scored more than two goals.