Good pick · fair odds 1.61 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
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Value bet: IF Elfsborg to win @ 2.45 – our chance 43% vs 41% implied by the price (edge +6%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultIF Elfsborg to win ✗43% · @2.45
Double chanceEither team to win ✗78% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.24
IFK Goteborg vs IF Elfsborg preview and prediction
The match
The Allsvenskan sees IFK Goteborg take on IF Elfsborg on Sunday 23 August, kicking off at 13:00 (WAT) at Gamla Ullevi. IFK Goteborg are 10th with 39 points from 28 games (in the bottom half), while IF Elfsborg sit 5th on 46 points (in the top half).
Form guide
IFK Goteborg's last 5: LDWLW Most recently they lost to Degerfors IF 0–3 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded.
IF Elfsborg's last 5: WWWWL Most recently they beat Västra Frölunda 4–0 away. On the road they have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 0.8 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 6 April 2026, finished IF Elfsborg 2–0 IFK Goteborg.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.4 for IFK Goteborg and 1.6 for IF Elfsborg. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score in 62% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: IFK Goteborg 35%, draw 22%, IF Elfsborg 43%.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.57.
Value angle: IF Elfsborg to win at 2.45 – 43% on our numbers against 41% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 62% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: IFK Goteborg 1–1 IF Elfsborg. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
IFK Goteborg35%fair 2.86 · @2.62
Draw22%fair 4.58 · @3.25
IF Elfsborg43%fair 2.31 · @2.45
3.00Expected goals
1.40IFK Goteborg xG
1.60IF Elfsborg xG
62%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–29%
0–18%
2–18%
1–07%
0–26%
From our goals model: IFK Goteborg 1.4 – 1.6 IF Elfsborg expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for IFK Goteborg vs IF Elfsborg?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win IFK Goteborg vs IF Elfsborg?
On our numbers IFK Goteborg have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 22% and IF Elfsborg 43%.
How many goals will there be in IFK Goteborg vs IF Elfsborg?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for IFK Goteborg vs IF Elfsborg?
Our predicted score is IFK Goteborg 1–1 IF Elfsborg, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is IFK Goteborg vs IF Elfsborg?
IFK Goteborg vs IF Elfsborg (Allsvenskan) kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Gamla Ullevi.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
