Elfsborg vs Djurgården Prediction, Preview and Stats

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Borås Arena Tomorrow - 5:00 PM
Allsvenskan
Elfsborg ELF
Versus
Djurgården DJU
KICKOFF : Tomorrow - 5:00 PM
Round 4 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the Allsvenskan regular season clash at Borås Arena, third-placed Elfsborg welcomes seventh-placed Djurgården in a pivotal 2026 encounter. Elfsborg enters with a robust form score of 19.67, contrasting sharply with Djurgården's dismal 0, suggesting recent momentum favors the hosts. However, power ratings tilt slightly towards the visitors at 20.74 against Elfsborg's 19.38, granting Djurgården a 1.4-point edge in underlying strength. Both sides lack recent outing details, heightening intrigue. League standings underscore Elfsborg's consistency, yet Djurgården's raw power could disrupt. Set-piece data remains unavailable due to low-confidence proxies and absent xG metrics, leaving aerial battles unpredictable. Efficiency and transition stats are equally elusive, forcing focus on broader trends. Home advantage at Borås Arena might prove decisive in this balanced affair.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Djurgården possesses a 1.4-point power advantage over Elfsborg.
  • Form: Elfsborg's form score stands at 19.67, dwarfing Djurgården's rating of 0.
  • Squad: Elfsborg occupies 3rd in the Allsvenskan, ahead of Djurgården in 7th.
  • Efficiency: No efficiency data exists for either team in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics remain unavailable for both squads.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece performance data shows low confidence with proxies used and no xG available.
  • xVariable: xG statistics are absent, limiting advanced variable analysis.
  • Market: Elfsborg 30.8% (Δ+0%) | Draw 27.6% (Δ+0%) | Djurgården 41.7% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Elfsborg B. Hamberg
B. Hamberg
VS
Djurgården J. Honkavaara
J. Honkavaara
1.17
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.17
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Degerfors Rank: W
Västerås SK Rank: D
IFK Göteborg Rank: W
Hammarby Rank: L
AIK Rank: L
Sirius Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Malmö FF Rank: L
Kalmar Rank: W
GAIS Rank: W
Öster Rank: W
IFK Göteborg Rank: D
Värnamo Rank: W
18
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
18 - 12 - 12
12
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Elfsborg
30.75%
Draw
27.58%
Away Djurgården
41.67%

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
19.38
20.74
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Elfsborg
Djurgården
Power Score
19.38
20.74
League Position
3
7
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Elfsborg — Opponent-weighted form score
Djurgården — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Elfsborg Djurgården

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 42 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Elfsborg ELF Home
42 matches
Djurgården DJU Away
Match Record
18
Wins
12
12
Draws
12
12
Losses
18
Goals
63
Goals Scored
53
53
Goals Conceded
63
+10
Goal Difference
-10
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-21T00:06:50+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Pitch
I. Pettersson
31 I. Pettersson
T. Poppler-Isherwood
4 T. Poppler-Isherwood
R. Wikström
6 R. Wikström
S. Holmén
8 S. Holmén
S. Hedlund
15 S. Hedlund
J. Magnússon
18 J. Magnússon
S. Olsson
10 S. Olsson
N. Hult
23 N. Hult
T. Silverholt
11 T. Silverholt
P. Frick
17 P. Frick
A. Zeneli
9 A. Zeneli
J. Rinne
35 J. Rinne
M. Larsson
24 M. Larsson
J. Une-Larsson
4 J. Une-Larsson
M. Tenho
5 M. Tenho
P. Johansson
2 P. Johansson
M. Siltanen
20 M. Siltanen
H. Finndell
14 H. Finndell
J. Okkels
19 J. Okkels
B. Hegland
16 B. Hegland
P. Åslund
8 P. Åslund
K. Lien
9 K. Lien

General Information

Date & Time
Apr 22, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
Borås Arena
Capacity
17800
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

31
Isak Pettersson
Isak Pettersson Goalkeeper
6.73
15
Simon Hedlund
Simon Hedlund Midfielder
6.67
23
Niklas Hult
Niklas Hult Midfielder
7.07
17
Per Frick
Per Frick Centre Forward
6.73
11
T. Silverholt
T. Silverholt Attacker
6.84
9
Arbër Zeneli
Arbër Zeneli Attacker
6.78
4
Thomas Isherwood
Thomas Isherwood Right Back
7
8
Sebastian Holmén
Sebastian Holmén Left Back
6.77
10
S. Olsson
S. Olsson Central Midfield
7.05
6
R. Wikström
R. Wikström Centre Back
7
18
J. Magnússon
J. Magnússon Central Midfield
7.27

Starting XI ▼

35
Jacob Rinne
Jacob Rinne Goalkeeper
7.04
9
Kristian Strømland Lien
Kristian Strømland Lien Centre Forward
7.18
2
Piotr Johansson
Piotr Johansson Right Back
6.96
14
Hampus Finndell
Hampus Finndell Defensive Midfield
6.92
19
Jeppe Okkels
Jeppe Okkels Left Wing
6.69
20
Matias Siltanen
Matias Siltanen Defensive Midfield
7.3
4
Jacob Une Larsson
Jacob Une Larsson Left Back
6.94
5
Miro Tenho
Miro Tenho Right Back
7.06
24
Max Larsson
Max Larsson Left Back
6.95
8
Patric Åslund
Patric Åslund Right Wing
7.06
16
B. Hegland
B. Hegland Attacking Midfield
7.36

CONCLUSION

This Allsvenskan showdown pits Elfsborg's superior form and home turf against Djurgården's power edge, promising a tense battle. Elfsborg's third-place perch reflects solidity, bolstered by a strong 19.67 form mark, potentially neutralizing the visitors' 1.4-point superiority. Lacking granular stats on efficiency, transitions, and set pieces, the focus shifts to tactical execution at Borås Arena. Djurgården's seventh spot hints at inconsistency, yet their higher power score suggests upset potential. Expect a cagey affair where Elfsborg's momentum clashes with raw strength, likely hinging on early chances.

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