The excitement builds as IFK Goteborg and IF elfsborg prepare to compete in the Sweden Allsvenskan on 23.08.2026. This match is a highlight of the season, with both teams closely matched in skill and determination. Explore our expert analysis detailing the strengths and weaknesses of IFK Goteborg and IF elfsborg, complete with past performance statistics and player highlights. Our prediction could be the key to your next successful bet—don't overlook it!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | AIK Stockholm | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 25/25 | 28 |
| 5 | IF Elfsborg | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 24/18 | 27 |
| 6 | Djurgardens IF | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 34/19 | 26 |
| 11 | Mjallby AIF | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 24/23 | 20 |
| 12 | IFK Goteborg | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 22/38 | 19 |
| 13 | Kalmar FF | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 21/28 | 18 |
Key Player Statistics: IFK Goteborg vs IF elfsborg
IFK Goteborg vs IF elfsborg Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | IF Elfsborg | IFK Goteborg | 06.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Allsvenskan | IF Elfsborg | IFK Goteborg | 28.07.2025 | 4-3 |
| Allsvenskan | IFK Goteborg | IF Elfsborg | 12.07.2025 | 1-2 |
| Allsvenskan | IF Elfsborg | IFK Goteborg | 25.08.2024 | 3-1 |
| Allsvenskan | IFK Goteborg | IF Elfsborg | 01.06.2024 | 1-0 |
| Allsvenskan | IFK Goteborg | IF Elfsborg | 30.10.2023 | 1-2 |
| Allsvenskan | IF Elfsborg | IFK Goteborg | 16.07.2023 | 1-1 |
| Allsvenskan | IFK Goteborg | IF Elfsborg | 03.10.2022 | 1-3 |
| Allsvenskan | IF Elfsborg | IFK Goteborg | 22.05.2022 | 3-1 |
| Svenska Cupen | IF Elfsborg | IFK Goteborg | 13.03.2022 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | Degerfors IF | IFK Goteborg | 16.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Gent | IFK Goteborg | 13.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Allsvenskan | IFK Goteborg | Kalmar FF | 09.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | IFK Goteborg | Gent | 06.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Allsvenskan | IFK Goteborg | Degerfors IF | 02.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | FC Levadia Tallinn | IFK Goteborg | 30.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Allsvenskan | Sirius | IFK Goteborg | 26.07.2026 | 4-1 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | IFK Goteborg | FC Levadia Tallinn | 21.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Allsvenskan | IFK Goteborg | IF Brommapojkarna | 17.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Allsvenskan | Malmo FF | IFK Goteborg | 12.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | IF Elfsborg | Vasteras SK FK | 14.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Allsvenskan | Mjallby AIF | IF Elfsborg | 08.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Allsvenskan | Malmo FF | IF Elfsborg | 26.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Allsvenskan | IF Elfsborg | Sirius | 19.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Allsvenskan | Gais | IF Elfsborg | 12.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Allsvenskan | IF Elfsborg | Hammarby FF | 05.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Fredrikstad | IF Elfsborg | 28.06.2026 | 0-0 |
| Allsvenskan | Orgryte IS | IF Elfsborg | 29.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Allsvenskan | IF Elfsborg | BK Hacken | 25.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Allsvenskan | IF Elfsborg | Mjallby AIF | 21.05.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: IFK Goteborg VS IF elfsborg
Last 20 Matches Statistics: IFK Goteborg vs IF elfsborg
Bookies' predictions
IFK Goteborg
Betting Intelligence: IFK Goteborg vs IF elfsborg
htmlThere are fixtures that mean everything. And then there are fixtures that mean everything. IFK Göteborg hosting IF Elfsborg at Gamla Ullevi is exactly that kind of game — a Swedish football classic dripping with history, pride, and right now, some very uncomfortable pressure on the home side.
Let's be honest about where Göteborg stand. Twelfth in Allsvenskan. Thirty-eight goals conceded in just 17 games. That defensive record is alarming. Meanwhile, they are simultaneously juggling UEFA Conference League football, and that schedule has clearly taken its toll. A 4-0 hammering at Malmö, a 6-0 disaster at Djurgården, a 4-1 loss at Sirius — the wounds are fresh and deep.
Elfsborg, sitting fourth with 27 points, are the tidier, more composed side right now. Their 24 goals scored against only 18 conceded tells a completely different story. They travel to Göteborg in solid shape, having won three of their last five league matches. Don't be fooled by their recent home loss to Sirius — that blip barely dents their overall momentum.
Here's what you need to watch for: Göteborg's defence has been genuinely porous all season. Elfsborg's clinical edge up front should find space behind a backline that has repeatedly been cut open by top-half sides. This is a matchup that suits the visitors.
And the head-to-head record? It screams Elfsborg dominance. They have won seven of the last ten meetings between these sides. At Göteborg's ground specifically, Elfsborg took a 2-0 win back in April 2026 — which happens to be the most recent H2H result. That is a brutal psychological edge to carry into this one.
Here's a surprising detail that most casual bettors will miss entirely: Göteborg's top scorer, T. Heintz, has six goals in 15 matches — but has also picked up four yellow cards. He plays on the edge. That aggression helps him score, but it also creates vulnerabilities Elfsborg can exploit tactically by pressing high around him.
With both teams priced equally at 2.55, I see genuine value on Elfsborg. The odds imply a coin flip. The data says otherwise. Back Elfsborg on the Asian handicap and strongly consider the over 2.5 goals market — these two sides have consistently produced high-scoring, open affairs, and Göteborg simply cannot keep the ball out.
My bold prediction: Elfsborg win 2-1, with Göteborg's defensive fragility gifting the visitors at least one goal inside the first 35 minutes. Expect a yellow card for Heintz before the hour mark too.
Göteborg need their crowd. They need their spirit. But right now, spirit alone does not patch a defence that has leaked 38 goals. This Saturday, Elfsborg arrive with a point to prove — and all the evidence says they will prove it emphatically.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Bager | Denmark | 30 | Defender | 182 | 79 |
| K. Þórðarson | Iceland | 26 | Midfielder | 177 | 68 |
| F. Andersson | Sweden | 37 | Goalkeeper | 196 cm | 91 kg |
| F. Ottosson | Sweden | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Jallow | Sweden | 28 | Defender | 185 cm | 72 kg |
| A. Erlingmark | Sweden | 28 | Defender | 189 | 90 |
| A. Wiberg | Sweden | 29 | Attacker | 182 cm | 73 kg |
| T. Heintz | Norway | 28 | Midfielder | 174 | 68 |
| F. Eriksson | Sweden | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| I. Jagne | Sweden | 22 | Midfielder | 184 | 76 |
| M. Fenger | Denmark | 25 | Attacker | 182 | 75 |
| D. Kruse | Denmark | 24 | Midfielder | 185 | 80 |
| S. Alioum | Cameroon | 23 | Midfielder | 174 | n/a |
| E. Bishesari | Sweden | 21 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 83 |
| G. Ersoy | Sweden | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| T. Coimbra | Canada | 22 | Attacker | 188 cm | 87 kg |
| S. Clemmensen | Denmark | 22 | Attacker | 179 | 70 |
| R. Yeboah | Ghana | 22 | Defender | 189 | 76 |
| B. Brantlind | Sweden | 18 | Midfielder | 183 | 70 |
| O. Mansson | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Hult | Sweden | 36 | Midfielder | 173 | 63 |
| S. Hedlund | Sweden | 33 | Midfielder | 173 | 70 |
| A. Zeneli | Kosovo | 31 | Attacker | 176 | 72 |
| J. Magnússon | Iceland | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Silverholt | Sweden | 25 | Attacker | 180 | 70 |
| T. Erlandsson | Sweden | 29 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 91 |
| R. Wikström | Sweden | 25 | Defender | 189 | 73 |
| S. Olsson | Sweden | 28 | Midfielder | 185 | 81 |
| P. Frick | Sweden | 34 | Attacker | 182 | 81 |
| T. Isherwood | Sweden | 28 | Defender | 195 | 87 |
| I. Pettersson | Sweden | 29 | Goalkeeper | 181 | 84 |
| S. Holmén | Sweden | 34 | Defender | 188 | 77 |
| A. Sigurpálsson | Iceland | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| I. Buhari | Nigeria | 24 | Defender | 190 | 78 |
| J. Beck | Denmark | 21 | Midfielder | 178 | 61 |
| A. Hellemaa | Finland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Rapp | Sweden | 21 | Midfielder | 182 | 78 |
| R. Mohammed | Ghana | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Ãstman | Sweden | 20 | Attacker | 179 | n/a |
| V. Ozor Okeke | Nigeria | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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