IF Elfsborg
Football Sweden - Allsvenskan Boras Arena Sun 24 Aug 10:30
Halmstads BK
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  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
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  8. Table

Allsvenskan Betting Preview: Elfsborg vs Halmstad

Elfsborg host Halmstad in this Swedish Allsvenskan match at Boras Arena, with kick-off set for 10:30 on Sunday 24 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Expect Goals Between Elfsborg and Halmstad

When Elfsborg meet Halmstad, there could be a few goals scored. That leads us to back the Over 2.5 selection when it comes to Total Goals, with the betting odds of -167 looking like excellent value.

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6 Wins for Elfsborg in Last 7 H2H Encounters

Elfsborg were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 2-1 loss against IFK Norrkoping at Platinumcars Arena. Oscar Hiljemark's side had 51% of possession and six shots on target, with Ari Sigurpalsson being the goalscorer.

Halmstad suffered a second consecutive Allsvenskan defeat when losing 4-0 in their previous league game. This was at home to Malmo FF at Orjans Vall. HBK were restricted to just 38% possession and had four shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Elfsborg have racked up six consecutive wins over Halmstad. Their last encounter saw Elfsborg leave Orjans Vall with a 4-1 victory. The previous 7 H2H matches have involved six Elfsborg victories and just one triumph for Halmstad.

Allsvenskan G W D L GF GA GD GD P
8 Elfsborg logo Elfsborg 26 11 4 11 40 40 0 40:40 37
13 Halmstad logo Halmstad 26 8 4 14 21 47 -26 21:47 28
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Elfsborg – Last 10 League Games

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. Elfsborg have had 49.7% possession and 7.3 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts, while being awarded 3.8 corners.

Top goalscorer Rasmus Wikstroem has found the net 3 times, with Ari Sigurpalsson and Johan Larsson scoring 2 each. Besfort Zeneli and Simon Hedlund have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece.

Halmstad – Last 10 League Games

Halmstad have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, with an average of 0.6 goals from 6.7 attempts and 2.5 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 37.7% possession, 3.2 corners awarded and 6.9 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 11.8 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Villiam Granath, Malte Persson, Pawel Chrupalla, Naeem Mohammed and Filip Schyberg score 1 goals each. Naeem Mohammed has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Elfsborg confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Simon Eriksson (GK), Rasmus Wikstroem, Ibrahim Buhari, Daniel Granli, Simon Hedlund, Wenderson Oliveira, Besfort Zeneli, Frode Aronsson, Ari Sigurpalsson, Julius Magnusson, Gottfrid Rapp.

Halmstad confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Tim Erlandsson (GK), Gabriel Wallentin, Filip Schyberg, Bleon Kurtulus, Villiam Granath, Joel Allansson, Rocco Ascone, Rami Kaib, Gisli Eyjolfsson, Emmanuel Yeboah, Naeem Mohammed.

Elfsborg vs Halmstad Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete Elfsborg vs Halmstad betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, corners betting pick, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

We are backing Over 2.5 Goals at -167, with this Allsvenskan game set to be a high-scoring affair. We think the odds are attractive when it comes to at least three goals being scored.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of Allsvenskan stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Elfsborg vs Halmstad league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Elfsborg games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 17 Elfsborg games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Elfsborg games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Halmstad games on the road.

Over 2.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 62.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Frederik Ihler to Score +130 BetMGM logo

Frederik Ihler (Elfsborg) has registered three goals in his past five Allsvenskan home matches. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +130 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -127 BetMGM logo

There’s been a corner average of 13.40 in the past five matches involving Halmstad, with over 10.5 corners occurring in the previous three Elfsborg home games. We think this presents a convincing argument and we’ll wager the Total Corners line to be covered which is available at odds of -127.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Elfsborg Logo Elfsborg
Total
11.10 7.30 3.80
Home
10.70 7.00 3.70
Away
10.50 5.50 5.00
Halmstad Logo Halmstad
Total
10.10 3.20 6.90
Home
10.40 3.60 6.80
Away
9.30 2.60 6.70
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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -167
Asian Handicap Elfsborg -1.25 -130
Total Corners Over 10.5 -127

A same-game multi always adds excitement and the picks are three or more goals to be scored, Elfsborg with the -1.25 Asian Handicap accompanied by over 10.5 corners to be awarded.

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Elfsborg vs Halmstad Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Elfsborg Heavy Favourites to Win

With an estimated 74% chance of winning, the bookies are taking few chances with their -286 betting odds about Elfsborg triumphing in this Allsvenskan clash. If you’re interested in wagering Halmstad, you can get +600 for the underdog.

An Asian Handicap -1.25 bet on Elfsborg gives you a full payout at -130 if they beat Halmstad by two or more goals. If they win by one, you get half your stake returned but will lose the other half.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. If you want to wager BTTS Yes or BTTS No, then -119 is available for each of these picks.

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Frederik Ihler Top of First Goalscorer List

Those interested in favourite Frederik Ihler to find the net first can get +350, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +130.

Player Goals
Frederik Ihler (Elfsborg)
First
+130
Anytime
+350
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Taylor Silverholt (Elfsborg)
First
+190
Anytime
+500
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Per Frick (Elfsborg)
First
+195
Anytime
+510
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Ari Sigurpálsson (Elfsborg)
First
+240
Anytime
+600
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Last Ten Elfsborg Home Matches Have Led to Six Wins

Elfsborg have managed six victories, two draws and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.40 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Halmstad haven’t triumphed in five straight games on the road. HBK have seven defeats, two draws and one win in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.50 goals per match and conceding 2.30.

Elfsborg beat Halmstad 2-0 when they last met at Boras Arena. In the past 3 H2H meetings at Boras Arena, we have seen two Elfsborg wins and one Halmstad victory.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Elfsborg logo Elfsborg Home Stats 6-2-2 4.10 2.40 1.70 6 4 5 5
Halmstad logo Halmstad Away Stats 1-2-7 2.80 0.50 2.30 5 5 4 6
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Elfsborg logo Elfsborg League Stats
Halmstad logo Halmstad League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Elfsborg vs Halmstad Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Elfsborg vs Halmstad team news before you bet. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Allsvenskan along with the latest injury news.

Elfsborg Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Halmstad Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Elfsborg Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

1 Simon Eriksson
6 Rasmus Wikstroem 29 Ibrahim Buhari 4 Daniel Granli
15 Simon Hedlund 5 Wenderson Oliveira 27 Besfort Zeneli 28 Frode Aronsson
25 Ari Sigurpalsson 18 Julius Magnusson 20 Gottfrid Rapp
12 Tim Erlandsson
3 Gabriel Wallentin 4 Filip Schyberg 2 Bleon Kurtulus
11 Villiam Granath 6 Joel Allansson 27 Rocco Ascone 24 Rami Kaib
13 Gisli Eyjolfsson 99 Emmanuel Yeboah 18 Naeem Mohammed

Halmstad Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Elfsborg Substitutes

  • 8Sebastian Holmen
  • 11Taylor Silverholt
  • 13Johan Larsson
  • 16Altti Hellemaa
  • 17Per Frick
  • 21Leo Oestman
  • 23Niklas Hult
  • 24Frederik Ihler
  • 30L. Haegg Johansson

Halmstad Substitutes

  • 1Tim Roenning
  • 5Pascal Gregor
  • 8Niilo Maeenpaeae
  • 19Marvin Illary
  • 20Pawel Chrupalla
  • 26Maans Andersson
  • 28Malte Persson
  • 29Ludvig Arvidsson

Previous Elfsborg Lineups

16 Aug Allsvenskan
IFK Norrkoping 2-1 Elfsborg
11 Aug Allsvenskan
Elfsborg 2-2 IFK Varnamo
03 Aug Allsvenskan
Hacken 1-2 Elfsborg
28 Jul Allsvenskan
Elfsborg 4-3 IFK Goteborg
19 Jul Allsvenskan
Djurgarden 1-0 Elfsborg
12 Jul Allsvenskan
IFK Goteborg 1-2 Elfsborg

Previous Halmstad Lineups

16 Aug Allsvenskan
Halmstad 0-4 Malmo FF
09 Aug Allsvenskan
Halmstad 0-1 Sirius
03 Aug Allsvenskan
Djurgarden 1-1 Halmstad
26 Jul Allsvenskan
GAIS 3-0 Halmstad
20 Jul Allsvenskan
Halmstad 0-0 Hacken
13 Jul Allsvenskan
Hacken 4-1 Halmstad

Injuries & Suspensions

Elfsborg Injury Table
Type Name Info
Sebastian Holmen Other
Simon Olsson Other
Halmstad Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Sweden FlagAllsvenskan Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Mjallby 26 19 6 1 47:17 63
2 Hammarby 26 16 4 6 51:26 52
3 Malmo FF 27 12 9 6 42:28 45
4 GAIS 26 12 9 5 38:25 45
5 AIK 26 12 8 6 34:27 44
6 IFK Goteborg 26 14 2 10 36:31 44
7 Djurgarden 26 11 9 6 41:26 42
8 Elfsborg 26 11 4 11 40:40 37
9 Hacken 27 9 6 12 39:46 33
10 Sirius 27 8 6 13 44:49 30
11 Brommapojkarna 26 9 2 15 38:41 29
12 IFK Norrkoping 27 8 5 14 38:51 29
13 Halmstad 26 8 4 14 21:47 28
14 Oster 26 6 7 13 25:37 25
15 Degerfors 26 6 5 15 27:48 23
16 IFK Varnamo 26 3 6 17 32:54 15
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Hammarby 13 10 1 2 29:9 31
2 Mjallby 13 9 4 0 22:7 31
3 AIK 13 7 5 1 21:10 26
4 GAIS 13 7 3 3 18:11 24
5 Malmo FF 13 6 4 3 20:12 22
6 Djurgarden 13 5 6 2 24:14 21
7 Elfsborg 13 6 3 4 28:23 21
8 IFK Goteborg 13 6 1 6 17:14 19
9 Sirius 13 5 2 6 21:17 17
10 Halmstad 13 5 2 6 13:23 17
11 IFK Norrkoping 14 5 1 8 19:26 16
12 Hacken 14 4 3 7 22:28 15
13 Brommapojkarna 13 4 0 9 20:25 12
14 Oster 13 3 3 7 14:19 12
15 IFK Varnamo 13 2 4 7 16:25 10
16 Degerfors 13 1 4 8 6:20 7