IF Elfsborg vs IFK Goteborg Prediction & Betting Tips - Allsvenskan
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in Allsvenskan Predictions
A contender for “match of the day” in the new Allsvenskan season definitely has to be the opener between IF Elfsborg and IFK Göteborg. They treated us to a 4-3 blockbuster last time out, and recent outings suggest we might be in for another. Will The Yellow Ones make it four wins in a row, or does Blue-While have a revenge plan? See our match prediction below.
The league ended in November, but both teams have already seen serious competitive action this year. The hosts were brilliantly tearing through the Svenska Cupen after beating Helsingborg 4-0 and Sundsvall 1-0. However, when faced with Sirius, a team from the same division, in the next game, Elfsborg buckled with a 2-1 defeat.
The Yellow Ones went on to win the following three friendly games, but still carry the weight of that defeat into this opener. Interestingly, Göteborg exited the same competition soon after to the same opponent, losing 1-0 to Sirius in the extra time of the quarterfinals.
For the Blue-White, that marked six competitive matches outside friendlies in 2026, of which they won four, drew one, and lost the latest. Whether that can translate to their first win in this competition since 2024 is probably a question of whether Göteborg’s offence is sharper than Elfsborg's.
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IF Elfsborg v IFK Goteborg Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.22 | 3.25 | 3.1 |
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2.23 | 3.13 | 3.35 |
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2.44 | 3.38 | 2.73 |
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2.2 | 3.2 | 3.4 |
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2.22 | 3.2 | 3.15 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between IF Elfsborg and IFK Goteborg?
Our prediction for the IF Elfsborg vs IFK Goteborg match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 06/04/2026 between IF Elfsborg and IFK Goteborg in Allsvenskan :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 38.5% for a win of IF Elfsborg against IFK Goteborg with odds of 2.45 at LSbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between IF Elfsborg vs IFK Goteborg is 17.02% with odds of 3.6 at LSbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 44.48% chance ⭐ for a win of IFK Goteborg vs IF Elfsborg with odds of 3.4 at Bet365.
IF Elfsborg - IFK Goteborg Prediction and Best Odds:
| IF Elfsborg IFK Goteborg Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| IFK Goteborg wins | 44.48% | 3.4 at Bet365 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 63% | 2.1 at Melbet |
| Both Team To Score: No | 55.21% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: IFK Goteborg | 17.67% | 7 at Bet365 |
IF Elfsborg vs IFK Goteborg Form
IF Elfsborg and IFK Goteborg's standings in the Allsvenskan
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7
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21 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | +2 |
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13
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13 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -16 |
IF Elfsborg and IFK Goteborg Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Mar 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
21 Mar 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Mar 2026 - Svenska Cup
28 Feb 2026 - Svenska Cup
22 Feb 2026 - Svenska Cup
7 Feb 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Mar 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
21 Mar 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Mar 2026 - Svenska Cup
22 Feb 2026 - Svenska Cup
7 Feb 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Jan 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Feb 2026 - Svenska Cup
31 Jan 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
9 Nov 2025 - Allsvenskan
26 Oct 2025 - Allsvenskan
4 Oct 2025 - Allsvenskan
20 Sept 2025 - Allsvenskan
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Mar 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
23 Mar 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
15 Mar 2026 - Svenska Cup
8 Mar 2026 - Svenska Cup
28 Feb 2026 - Svenska Cup
21 Feb 2026 - Svenska Cup
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Mar 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Mar 2026 - Svenska Cup
21 Feb 2026 - Svenska Cup
14 Feb 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
6 Feb 2026 - Atlantic Cup
9 Nov 2025 - Allsvenskan
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Mar 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
15 Mar 2026 - Svenska Cup
28 Feb 2026 - Svenska Cup
2 Feb 2026 - Atlantic Cup
2 Nov 2025 - Allsvenskan
26 Oct 2025 - Allsvenskan
IF Elfsborg vs IFK Goteborg Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
75 %
0 %
25 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
28 Jul 2025 - Allsvenskan
12 Jul 2025 - Allsvenskan
25 Aug 2024 - Allsvenskan
1 Jun 2024 - Allsvenskan
IF Elfsborg against IFK Goteborg Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
T. Erlandsson
DefenderI. Buhari
G. Rapp
R. Mohammed
J. Beck
A. Hellemaa
O. Okeke
A. Sigurpalsson
L. Ostman
F. Andersson
DefenderG. Ersoy
R. Yeboah
O. Mansson
I. Jagne
B. Brantlind
M. Fenger
S. Clemmensen
T. de Freitas Guimares Coimbra
Most goals and assists
IF Elfsborg
IFK Goteborg
A. Zeneli
(4 Goals)
T. Heintz
(6 Goals)
J. Magnusson
(3 Assists)
C. Bengmark Wiberg
(3 Assists)
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S. Clemmensen
(3 Assists)
IF Elfsborg - IFK Goteborg Key Points
- Both teams have scored in the last three meetings between IF Elfsborg and IFK Göteborg.
- Likewise, both sides have scored in seven of their last eight meetings.
- At Elfsborg’s home, both teams have scored in their last four games.
- In the league stretching back to last season, the BTTS bet won in six of Elfsborg’s last seven home games.
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Our IF Elfsborg vs IFK Goteborg Prediction
Everything is shaping up for a fiery start to the new Allsvenskan for IF Elfsborg and IFK Göteborg, which is why we expect both teams to score here. Already, they’ve settled their last three meetings and seven of their last eight, by which team can outscore the other in this matchup.
The Yellow Ones also enter with some notable scoring form, netting in their last six games in all competitions. And you can say the same for Blue-White, who travel with goals in 11 of their last 13 games. Hence, our IF Elfsborg vs IFK Göteborg prediction is BTTS.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis IF Elfsborg IFK Goteborg
| IF Elfsborg vs IFK Goteborg | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| IF Elfsborg wins | 2.35 | 2.45 | +4.3% |
| Draw | 3.6 | 3.6 | 0% |
| IFK Goteborg wins | 2.7 | 3.4 | +25.9% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- IFK Goteborg is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 25.9% since opening
- The probability of this result was 37.0% and is now 29.4% (-7.6%)
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