Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Allsvenskan match.
At Strawberry Arena, IFK Göteborg will be looking to put an end to IF Elfsborg’s recent dominance in this fixture. The hosts have lost four of their last five home meetings against this opponent, managing just one win in that span. However, their current form offers some cause for optimism.
IFK Göteborg
Since mid-May, IFK Göteborg have shown signs of resurgence, winning four of their last five league matches. However, those victories largely came against teams placed in the bottom half of the standings — IK Sirius, Degerfors IF, and IF Brommapojkarna — and they suffered a heavy 0:3 defeat to top-three side AIK Fotboll. Defensive issues remain a key concern, with the team managing only three clean sheets in 14 Allsvenskan rounds. Even bottom-tier sides such as IFK Värnamo, Degerfors IF, and IK Sirius found the net against them.
IF Elfsborg
IF Elfsborg have experienced a slight dip in form but still sit fourth in the league standings. They remain among the top three teams in the league for goals scored, with 25. While they are winless in their last three outings, their away performances have been more solid. They’ve lost just two of their six away matches — both defeats coming against top-five sides Malmö FF and AIK Fotboll. IF Elfsborg also boast an excellent head-to-head record against IFK Göteborg, having won 10 of the last 11 encounters.
IFK Göteborg vs IF Elfsborg Prediction
With their strong head-to-head record and superior attacking form, IF Elfsborg go into this fixture as slight favourites. While IFK Göteborg’s improved recent form is encouraging, their continued defensive vulnerabilities could prove costly. The visitors are expected to score at least once and take something from the match.
