Elfsborg vs IFK Goteborg Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Jul 2025

Allsvenskan Betting Preview: Elfsborg vs IFK Goteborg

Elfsborg host IFK Goteborg in this Swedish Allsvenskan match at Boras Arena, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Monday 28 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Don’t Underestimate the Underdogs

When Goteborg clash against Elfsborg, we will take the former at -100 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.

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7 Victories for Elfsborg in Previous 10 H2H Matches

Elfsborg have suffered two Allsvenskan home losses in a row. They were defeated in their last league encounter when losing 1-0 away to Djurgarden. Oscar Hiljemark's team had six shots on target and boasted 55% possession.

IFK Goteborg won their previous game. It was on the road where Sirius were beaten 1-0 at Studenternas IP. The Blue and White recorded 41% possession and totalled seven shots on goal, with David Kruse scoring the winner in the 59th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Elfsborg have won the last two encounters against Goteborg. Away at Gamla Ullevi, the most recent scoreline was 2-1 which came after a 3-1 home win at Boras Arena. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen seven Elfsborg wins, one Goteborg victory and two draws.

Allsvenskan		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Elfsborg	16	9	2	5	27	19	8	27:19	29
7	IFK Goteborg	16	8	1	7	21	22	-1	21:22	25

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6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts. Elfsborg have had 45.4% possession and 5.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.2 corners.

Top goalscorer Frederik Ihler has found the net 6 times, with Rasmus Wikstroem and Leo Oestman scoring 2 each. Besfort Zeneli, Leo Oestman and Niklas Hult are the leading assists makers with 2.

Goteborg have won 5 and lost 5, averaging 3.7 shots on goal, 9.1 attempts and 1.3 goals. Stefan Billborn's side average 51.2% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 3.6 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 7.8 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Max Fenger, Sebastian Clemmensen and Kolbeinn Thordarson are top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Tobias Heintz is on 2. Tobias Heintz has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Elfsborg predicted lineup (3-4-3): Simon Eriksson (GK), Sebastian Holmen, Ibrahim Buhari, Rasmus Wikström, Simon Hedlund, Wenderson, Jens Jakob Thomasen, Niklas Hult, Ari Sigurpalsson, Taylor Silverholt, Frederik Ihler.

IFK Goteborg predicted lineup (4-3-3): Elis Bishesari (GK), Thomas Santos, Jonas Bager, August Erlingmark, Noah Tolf, Kolbeinn Thórdarson, David Kruse, Tobias Heintz, Sebastian Clemmensen, Max Fenger, Saidou Alioum.

Elfsborg vs IFK Goteborg Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the best Elfsborg vs IFK Goteborg betting angles, including a key match prediction, our corners pick, correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll divide our stake by wagering Goteborg +0.25 at odds of -100 for this Asian Handicap wager. We’re expecting to see a quality performance from the away team in this Allsvenskan showdown.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming Allsvenskan action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.

Key Elfsborg vs IFK Goteborg league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Goteborg in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Goteborg in 10 of their last 17 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Elfsborg in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Elfsborg in 2 consecutive games at home.

Goteborg +0.25 Probability

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 50% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Goteborg Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -100 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Elfsborg 1 - 2 Goteborg

Goteborg are available at +900 when it comes to them winning 2-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Corners Prediction

Elfsborg Under 5.5 Corners -138

In their past two matches, Elfsborg have not covered the 5.5 corners line, while the last seven IFK Goteborg away games have involved them conceding under 5.5 corners. It stands to reason that the line won’t be reached and you can secure odds of -138 for this Elfsborg Team Corners bet.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Elfsborg

Total

10.60 5.40 5.20

Home

10.10 6.00 4.10

Away

9.70 4.40 5.30

Goteborg

Total

9.00 5.40 3.60

Home

10.20 5.50 4.70

Away

8.50 4.80 3.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-120

Elfsborg Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Goteborg Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-120

X

+575

2

+115

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Elfsborg vs IFK Goteborg 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.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Elfsborg Win

The bookies have Elfsborg as +105 favourites for this Allsvenskan clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 49% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +230 about IFK Goteborg.

If you fancy Elfsborg but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -200. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Goteborg at +150 on the Draw No Bet market.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -163 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+105

X

+260

2

+230

Half-Time Result

1

+160

X

+130

2

+275

Double Chance

1X

-300

12

-350

X2

-138

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+150

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-129

2 Hcp +0.25

+102.5

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-163

No

+120

Frederik Ihler Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

There’s the chance to back Frederik Ihler at +360 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Frederik Ihler (Elfsborg)

First

+140

Anytime

+360

Max Fenger (Goteborg)

First

+155

Anytime

+390

Taylor Silverholt (Elfsborg)

First

+190

Anytime

+480

Per Frick (Elfsborg)

First

+205

Anytime

+540

Ari Sigurpálsson (Elfsborg)

First

+255

Anytime

+600

Simon Hedlund (Elfsborg)

First

+255

Anytime

+650

Gottfrid Rapp (Elfsborg)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Sebastian Clemensen (Goteborg)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Linus Carlstrand (Goteborg)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Simon Olsson (Elfsborg)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist (Goteborg)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Arbnor Mucolli (Goteborg)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Saidou Alioum (Goteborg)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Tobias Heintz (Goteborg)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Eman Markovic (Goteborg)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Benjamin Brantlind (Goteborg)

First

+430

Anytime

+950

Hussein Carneil (Goteborg)

First

+440

Anytime

+950

Besfort Zeneli (Elfsborg)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Felix Eriksson (Goteborg)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Kolbeinn Thórdarson (Goteborg)

First

+510

Anytime

+1150

Jens Jakob Thomasen (Elfsborg)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Imam Jagne (Goteborg)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Lucas Kahed (Goteborg)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

August Erlingmark (Goteborg)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Noah Tolf (Goteborg)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Past Six H2H Boras Arena Meetings Have Seen Elfsborg Unbeaten

Elfsborg have secured seven victories, two defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Goteborg have five victories and five defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Elfsborg beat Goteborg 3-1 when the teams last met at Boras Arena. The past 6 H2H meetings at Boras Arena have included four Elfsborg wins along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Elfsborg Home Stats		7-1-2	3.20	2.00	1.20	4	6	3	7
IFK Goteborg Away Stats		5-0-5	2.70	1.20	1.50	6	4	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

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Elfsborg vs IFK Goteborg Lineups & Team News

Always review the Elfsborg vs Goteborg team news before locking in your bets. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Allsvenskan lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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