Good pick · fair odds 1.61 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
Picks by market
ResultIF Elfsborg to win ✗43% · @2.45
Double chanceEither team to win ✗77% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.29
IFK Goteborg vs IF Elfsborg: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
IF Elfsborg travel to face IFK Goteborg on Sunday 23 August in the Allsvenskan, with Gamla Ullevi the venue – the ball rolls at 13:00 WAT. In the table, IFK Goteborg are 10th, lower half, on 39 points after 28 matches; IF Elfsborg are 5th (upper half) with 46.
Current form
IFK Goteborg, last 5: LDWLW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Degerfors IF, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
IF Elfsborg, last 5: WWWWL Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Västra Frölunda, away. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Head to head
When they last met (6 Apr 2026) it ended IF Elfsborg 2–0 IFK Goteborg.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give IFK Goteborg 1.4 xG, IF Elfsborg 1.6 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 58% for three or more goals, 62% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – IFK Goteborg 35%, draw 23%, IF Elfsborg 43%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.57.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (62%, odds 1.57). Most likely score in line with that pick: IFK Goteborg 1–1 IF Elfsborg. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
IFK Goteborg35%fair 2.87 · @2.62
Draw23%fair 4.44 · @3.25
IF Elfsborg43%fair 2.35 · @2.45
3.00Expected goals
1.41IFK Goteborg xG
1.59IF Elfsborg xG
62%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
0–18%
2–18%
1–07%
0–26%
From our goals model: IFK Goteborg 1.4 – 1.6 IF Elfsborg expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for IFK Goteborg vs IF Elfsborg?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win IFK Goteborg vs IF Elfsborg?
On our numbers IFK Goteborg have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 23% and IF Elfsborg 43%.
How many goals will there be in IFK Goteborg vs IF Elfsborg?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for IFK Goteborg vs IF Elfsborg?
Our predicted score is IFK Goteborg 1–1 IF Elfsborg, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is IFK Goteborg vs IF Elfsborg?
IFK Goteborg vs IF Elfsborg (Allsvenskan) kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Gamla Ullevi.
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.
