IF Elfsborg vs Hammarby FF: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Hammarby FF travel to face IF Elfsborg on Sunday 5 July in the Allsvenskan, with Borås Arena the venue – the ball rolls at 15:30 WAT. In the table, IF Elfsborg are 5th, upper half, on 46 points after 28 matches; Hammarby FF are 1st (leading the league) with 58. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
IF Elfsborg, last 5: DDDWL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Orgryte IS, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Hammarby FF, last 5: WLLLW Their latest outing: 4–1 win over BK Hacken, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Momentum favours IF Elfsborg, collecting 1.5 points per game to 1.0 for Hammarby FF.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give IF Elfsborg 1.1 xG, Hammarby FF 1.6 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 60%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – IF Elfsborg 22%, draw 26%, Hammarby FF 52%.
Lower-risk option: Hammarby FF or draw (78%) at 1.25.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Hammarby FF or draw (78%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: IF Elfsborg 1–1 Hammarby FF. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
IF Elfsborg22%fair 4.48 · @3.70
Draw26%fair 3.90 · @3.50
Hammarby FF52%fair 1.92 · @1.85
2.66Expected goals
1.06IF Elfsborg xG
1.60Hammarby FF xG
60%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–111%
1–210%
0–29%
1–07%
0–07%
From our goals model: IF Elfsborg 1.1 – 1.6 Hammarby FF expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Hammarby FF to win✓
52%
1.92
1.85
Double chance
Hammarby FF or draw✓
78%
1.29
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.68
1.62
Draw no bet
Hammarby FF (draw no bet)✓
70%
1.43
–
Asian handicap
IF Elfsborg +1 (Asian handicap)
66%
1.52
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.34
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
50%
1.99
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
First team to score
Hammarby FF to score first
56%
1.78
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hammarby FF / FT Hammarby FF✗
30%
3.31
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✓
10%
10.53
–
Recent results
IF Elfsborg – last 6
DDDWLW
29 May
@ Orgryte IS
2–2
D
25 May
vs BK Hacken
1–1
D
21 May
vs Mjallby AIF
1–1
D
8 May
vs IF Brommapojkarna
2–0
W
27 Apr
@ Kalmar FF
1–2
L
22 Apr
vs Djurgardens IF
2–1
W
1.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Hammarby FF – last 6
WLLLWL
24 Jun
@ BK Hacken
4–1
W
31 May
@ BK Hacken
2–3
L
24 May
vs AIK Stockholm
1–2
L
20 May
@ Gais
0–2
L
17 May
vs Malmo FF
4–1
W
14 May
@ Mjallby AIF
1–2
L
2.0Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between IF Elfsborg and Hammarby FF.
What is the prediction for IF Elfsborg vs Hammarby FF?
Our pick is Hammarby FF or draw with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win IF Elfsborg vs Hammarby FF?
On our numbers IF Elfsborg have a 22% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Hammarby FF 52%.
How many goals will there be in IF Elfsborg vs Hammarby FF?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for IF Elfsborg vs Hammarby FF?
Our predicted score is IF Elfsborg 1–1 Hammarby FF, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is IF Elfsborg vs Hammarby FF?
IF Elfsborg vs Hammarby FF (Allsvenskan) kicks off on Sunday 5 July 2026 at 15:30 (West Africa Time) at Borås Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
