IF Elfsborg vs Roma Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League

Prediction published on 01/10/2024, 15:00  by Ian John in Europa League Predictions

Swedish side Elfsborg will host AS Roma in both teams' second league stage Europa League match. A review of the data for this fixture reveals that while reputation may suggest a straightforward win for the visiting Giallorossi , the home side Eleganterna have proven stubborn opponents at the Boras Arena. What will our prediction be for this intriguing encounter?

Elfsborg, under manager Oscar Hiljemark, have come through four rounds and eight matches to reach this stage of the tournament. Beating Pafos (8-2 on aggregate), Sheriff Tiraspol (3-0 on aggregate), Rijeka (3-1 on aggregate) and Molde (1-1 on aggregate - 4-2 on penalties).

They lost their league stage opener 3-2 at AZ Alkmaar but returned to form at the weekend with a 3-1 win away to Kalmar FF. They lie fifth in the Swedish Allsvenskan and 24th in the first new-format Europa League table. They are just one place below their opponents today in that table.

AS Roma have gone three games unbeaten since sacking Daniele De Rossi and appointing Ivan Juric. The Giallorossi are on a five-game unbeaten run in all competitions, although they have won just twice in that run, both of those coming at home. 

Their first Europa League game of the season saw them draw 1-1 with Athletic Bilbao at the Stadio Olimpico in the first league-stage game. However, they did follow that up with a 2-1 home win over Venezia in Serie A at the weekend.