Elfsborg vs IFK Göteborg Preview, Predictions, Analysis & Tips

2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden

Borås Arena Mon, 6 Apr - 12:00 PM

Allsvenskan

Elfsborg ELF

IFK Göteborg GOT

Full Time Mon, 6 Apr 12:00 PM

Round 1 Regular Season

J. Magnússon - 65'

T. Silverholt - 59'

CONTEXT

The match between Elfsborg and IFK Göteborg has finished, with Elfsborg securing a 2-0 victory at full-time. The teams were deadlocked at 0-0 heading into the halftime break before the home side ultimately found their breakthrough in the second half. Pre-match market expectations narrowly favored Elfsborg with a 40.4% win probability, compared to a 31.6% chance for IFK Göteborg and a 28% likelihood of a draw. Despite IFK Göteborg being recognized as the historically stronger team and dominating the ball with 60% possession compared to Elfsborg's 40%, the home side was able to capitalize on their limited time on the ball. Expected goals (xG) data was unavailable for this fixture, meaning it cannot be determined if the final outcome was consistent with the underlying offensive metrics. However, the home win was still fully aligned with the pre-match market predictions. Elfsborg's victory represented a significant deviation, outperforming baseline performance projections by 59.6%. Meanwhile, the overall efficiency shift during the match was entirely in line with expectations. The contest was played cleanly, with no red cards issued to either side, ensuring numerical equality throughout the full ninety minutes.

TL;DR

Structural deviation: Elfsborg showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
Event impact: No major event distortion.
Red card distortion: None.

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

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Match referee

V. Wolf

25 matches in sample

Avg. cards

0.12

Fouls / match 0.52

Yellow cards / match 0.12

Red cards / match 0

Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

M. Hallin

1st Assistant

D. Gustavsson

2nd Assistant

N. Karlsson

4th Official

B. Hamberg

S. Billborn

0.75

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

1.75

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

15 - 17 - 10

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Elfsborg

40.39%

Draw

28.01%

IFK Göteborg

31.6%

Team Power Ranking

55.96

57.2

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Elfsborg

IFK Göteborg

Power Score

55.96

57.2

League Position

Global Rank

597

558

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.

Elfsborg — Opponent-weighted form score

IFK Göteborg — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Elfsborg IFK Göteborg

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

Elfsborg

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

IFK Göteborg

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Elfsborg ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy IFK Göteborg

Attacking Efficiency

Higher is better

Attacking Efficiency

43.38

23.50

Defensive Efficiency

Lower is better

Defensive Efficiency

23.50

43.38

Combined Efficiency Index

-3 0 3

Elfsborg +1.98 Efficiency Index

IFK Göteborg -1.98 Efficiency Index

xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.

Elfsborg

IFK Göteborg

AttackEff = xG ÷ pos

DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Elfsborg ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy IFK Göteborg

Created Set-piece attacking threat

Elfsborg IFK Göteborg

Set-piece xG Share

—

Goals per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xG)

— vs —

Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure

Elfsborg IFK Göteborg

Set-piece xGA Share

—

Conceded per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xGA)

— vs —

xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.

Elfsborg

IFK Göteborg

xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG

vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

Elfsborg

IFK Göteborg

Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence

Elfsborg IFK Göteborg

Goals per Match ↑ better

—

Shots per Match ↑ better

—

Dangerous Attacks ↑ better

—

Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure

Elfsborg IFK Göteborg

Goals Conceded ↓ better

—

Shots Conceded ↓ better

—

Dangerous Attacks Conceded ↓ better

—

Elfsborg

IFK Göteborg

Window = 15s post-possession change

Index = 0–1 composite score

Pressure Index data not available for this match.

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

IFK Göteborg GOT Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

Goal Difference

-1

Data last updated: 2026-04-07T00:01:49+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-3

Match Formation 4-2-3-1

31 I. Pettersson

8 S. Holmén

6 R. Wikström

4 T. Poppler-Isherwood

15 S. Hedlund

18 J. Magnússon

10 S. Olsson

23 N. Hult

11 T. Silverholt

17 P. Frick

9 A. Zeneli

25 E. Bishesari

17 A. Jallow

3 A. Erlingmark

5 J. Bager

18 F. Eriksson

16 F. Ottosson

15 D. Kjær Kruse

14 T. Heintz

23 K. Thordarson

11 S. Alioum Moubarak

29 A. Bergmark-Wiberg

General Information

Date & Time :

Apr 06, 2026, 12:00 PM

Competition :

2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 1 · Regular Season

Stadium :

Borås Arena

Capacity :

17800

Attendance :

14344

Pitch Surface :

Artificial turf

Weather :

☀️ , Clear

Referees :

Victor Wolf

Mikael Hallin

Daniel Gustavsson

Niclas Karlsson

Statistics

Possession

ELF

45%

GOT

55%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 0

4 Big Chances Created 0

12 Shots 6

47 Dangerous attacks 42

40 Possession 60

6 Corners 7

7 Free kicks 12

1 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

49 Ball Safe 57

71 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

21 Throwins 29

10 Successful Dribbles 4

14 Dribble Attempts 8

0 Hit Woodwork 1

11 Goal Attempts 6

11 Goal Kicks 11

2 Assists 0

5 Substitutions 4

Attacking

2 Big Chances Missed 0

84 Attacks 96

Possession

38 Successful Long Passes 19

54 Successful Long Passes Percentage 34

76 Successful Passes Percentage 83

255 Successful Passes 422

337 Passes 508

71 Long Passes 56

11 Key Passes 6

Defensive

1 Saves 3

35 Duels Won 35

7 Interceptions 12

7 Tackles 11

Build-up

3 Accurate Crosses 5

15 Total Crosses 27

Discipline

3 Offsides 1

12 Fouls 7

Lineup

Referee : Victor Wolf

Manager ▼

B. Hamberg Coach

Starting XI ▼

Isak Pettersson Goalkeeper

Thomas Isherwood Defender

R. Wikström Defender

Sebastian Holmén Defender

Rufai Mohammed

Defender82'

S. Olsson Midfielder

Simon Hedlund Midfielder

A. Sigurpálsson

Attacker69'

J. Magnússon Midfielder

Niklas Hult Midfielder

Arbër Zeneli Attacker

Gottfrid Rapp

Midfielder74'

T. Silverholt Attacker

Julius Beck

Midfielder69'

Per Frick Attacker

Leo Östman

Attacker74'

Substitutes ▼

A. Sigurpálsson

Attacker69'

Julius Beck

Midfielder69'

Leo Östman

Attacker74'

Gottfrid Rapp

Midfielder74'

Rufai Mohammed

Defender82'

Bench ▼

Tim Erlandsson Goalkeeper

Ibrahim Buhari Defender

A. Hellemaa Midfielder

O. Okeke Midfielder

Referee : Victor Wolf