Svenska Cupen · Sweden
Olympic vs IFK Goteborg prediction & analysis
Over 2.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.23 · bookmaker 1.33 · Won ✓
Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.83 – our chance 70% vs 55% implied by the price (edge +27%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Olympic 2.0 – 3.8 IFK Goteborg expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
IFK Goteborg travel as clear favourites – 69% to win, against 14% for Olympic.
Olympic have taken 7 points from their last 6 matches (2W 1D 3L), scoring 1.8 and conceding 2.8 per game. IFK Goteborg have 8 points from their last 6 (2W 2D 2L), averaging 1.0 scored and 1.3 conceded.
We expect around 5.8 goals (2.0 for Olympic, 3.8 for IFK Goteborg). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 81% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on this projection. Most likely scores: 1–3 (6%), 2–3 (5%), 1–4 (5%).
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals at a 81% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.33 is better than our fair price of 1.23, so there is value in it. For a bigger price, Both teams to score at 1.83 is our value angle (70% on our numbers).
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | IFK Goteborg to win ✓ | 69% | 1.44 | 1.17 |
| Double chance | IFK Goteborg or draw ✓ | 86% | 1.16 | 1.01 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✗ | 70% | 1.44 | 1.83 ▲ |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 98% | 1.02 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✓ | 81% | 1.23 | 1.33 ▲ |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Over 3.5 goals ✓ | 67% | 1.50 | 1.85 ▲ |
| Half-time result | IFK Goteborg ahead at half-time ✓ | 56% | 1.77 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT IFK Goteborg / FT IFK Goteborg ✓ | 50% | 1.99 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 1–3 ✗ | 6% | 17.95 | – |
Form
Olympic – last 6
| 28 Aug | @ Lund | 1–7 | L |
| 22 Aug | vs Tvååker | 3–4 | L |
| 15 Aug | vs AFC Malmo | 2–2 | D |
| 9 Aug | @ Jonkopings Sodra | 0–2 | L |
| 1 Aug | vs Skövde AIK | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Jul | @ Hässleholms IF | 2–1 | W |
IFK Goteborg – last 6
| 30 Aug | vs Orgryte IS | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | vs IF Elfsborg | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Aug | @ Degerfors IF | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Aug | @ Gent | 1–1 | D |
| 9 Aug | vs Kalmar FF | 3–2 | W |
| 6 Aug | vs Gent | 0–1 | L |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Olympic and IFK Goteborg.
Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Olympic vs IFK Goteborg?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 81% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Olympic vs IFK Goteborg?
On our numbers Olympic have a 14% chance of winning, the draw 17% and IFK Goteborg 69%.
How many goals will there be in Olympic vs IFK Goteborg?
We expect about 5.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 81% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
When is Olympic vs IFK Goteborg?
Olympic vs IFK Goteborg (Svenska Cupen) kicks off on Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time).
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.