Allsvenskan match preview: Elfsborg versus IFK Göteborg

There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.

This pitch has artifical turf, which is not IFK Göteborg's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on artifical turf IFK Göteborg have performed like this: Played 18 matches resulting in 4 wins, 7 draws and 7 defeats with the goal stats 22-30 (scored/conceded).

Elfsborg form and stats

The story so far in the Allsvenskan for Elfsborg at their home stadium (Borås Arena) is 3 wins, 6 draws and 1 defeat. The trend of drawing games is also valid regardless of arena as Elfsborg has four draws from their last four matches. Their last two home games have resulted in two points, meaning they were both draws.

Elfsborg drew their last game, also a home match. Häcken (placed 2nd) was the opponent, 1-1 the score. The spoils were shared after 90 minutes before that, a home game that ended 2-2 versus Mjallby.

The Elfsborg goalkeeper Tim Rönning was crucial in the match against Häcken last time out, making eleven saves.

The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Elfsborg have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found seven games) they have won two times, drawn five and lost zero.

There's a new game coming up fairly quickly for Elfsborg as they are travelling to their away game against Stenungsund in the Svenska Cupen. That match is three days after this one.

A decent goal production from Elfsborg in their home games so far, with 18 goals from 10 league matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Elfsborg defense is not exactly impregnable. 15 goals conceded from 10 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.

IFK Göteborg form and stats

Playing away, IFK Göteborg have won 2 games, drawn 7 and suffered 1 defeat in the Allsvenskan this season. Göteborg are enjoying a nice run from their away games now, having played seven in a row without losing.

The manager R. Nilsson was unhappy after their last game, a Allsvenskan match played at their home ground Nya Ullevi. Göteborg suffered a 1-2 loss to Kalmar (placed 15th). A 1-2 loss hosting København before that.

We have checked recent matches where Göteborg have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those seven games were two victories, three draws and two defeats.

There might be some complaints about the fixture list from the Göteborg manager R. Nilsson as the team has another away game coming up in only three days, this time against Husqvarna.

Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Göteborg have scored 14 goals in 10 league games away. Göteborg have conceded 12 goals in these away matches.

Head 2 Head

These teams' last encounter with each other was the IFK Göteborg - Elfsborg 0-1 earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: two - five - three (Elfsborg wins - draws - IFK Göteborg wins). As for goals, four matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), six had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

J. Karlsson 11 goals

P. Frick 6 goals

R. Alm 5 goals

Elfsborg missing players

IFK Göteborg missing players