Value bet: Both teams to score @ 4.50 – our chance 54% vs 22% implied by the price (edge +143%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultIF Elfsborg to win ✓78% · @1.03
Double chanceIF Elfsborg or draw ✓95% · fair 1.05
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗54% · @4.50
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓77% · @1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–3 ✗8% · fair 12.95
Västra Frölunda vs IF Elfsborg: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
IF Elfsborg travel to face Västra Frölunda on Tuesday 18 August in the Svenska Cupen – the ball rolls at 17:30 WAT.
Current form
Västra Frölunda, last 5: LDLWD Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Kongahälla, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
IF Elfsborg, last 5: WWWLL Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Vasteras SK FK, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours IF Elfsborg, collecting 1.5 points per game to 1.0 for Västra Frölunda.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Västra Frölunda 1.2 xG, IF Elfsborg 3.6 xG – a total near 4.8. That is an open game on paper: 77% for three or more goals, 54% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Västra Frölunda 5%, draw 17%, IF Elfsborg 78%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 4.50.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @4.50 – the bookmaker implies 22%, our ratings say 54%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (77%, odds 1.36 – longer than our fair 1.30, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Västra Frölunda 1–3 IF Elfsborg. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Västra Frölunda5%fair 19.23 · @51.00
Draw17%fair 6.01 · @9.00
IF Elfsborg78%fair 1.28 · @1.03
4.76Expected goals
1.18Västra Frölunda xG
3.58IF Elfsborg xG
54%Both score
77%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–38%
1–47%
0–37%
1–26%
0–46%
0–25%
From our goals model: Västra Frölunda 1.2 – 3.6 IF Elfsborg 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
IF Elfsborg to win✓
78%
1.28
1.03
Double chance
IF Elfsborg or draw✓
95%
1.05
–
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
54%
1.86
4.50 ▲
Draw no bet
IF Elfsborg (draw no bet)✓
94%
1.07
–
Asian handicap
IF Elfsborg -1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
65%
1.54
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
95%
1.05
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.36
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
59%
1.69
1.93 ▲
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
59%
1.69
1.33
First team to score
IF Elfsborg to score first✓
75%
1.34
–
Half-time result
IF Elfsborg ahead at half-time✓
63%
1.58
–
Half-time / full-time
HT IF Elfsborg / FT IF Elfsborg✓
59%
1.69
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–3✗
8%
12.95
–
Recent results
Västra Frölunda – last 6
LDLWDD
14 Aug
@ Kongahälla
0–4
L
8 Aug
vs Hestrafor
3–3
D
31 Jul
@ Böljan
1–2
L
24 Jun
vs Qviding FIF
5–0
W
18 Jun
@ Torslanda
1–1
D
14 Jun
vs Böljan
1–1
D
1.8Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
IF Elfsborg – last 6
WWWLLL
14 Aug
vs Vasteras SK FK
3–0
W
8 Aug
@ Mjallby AIF
1–0
W
26 Jul
@ Malmo FF
2–1
W
19 Jul
vs Sirius
1–3
L
12 Jul
@ Gais
0–1
L
5 Jul
vs Hammarby FF
1–2
L
1.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Västra Frölunda and IF Elfsborg.
What is the prediction for Västra Frölunda vs IF Elfsborg?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Västra Frölunda vs IF Elfsborg?
On our numbers Västra Frölunda have a 5% chance of winning, the draw 17% and IF Elfsborg 78%.
How many goals will there be in Västra Frölunda vs IF Elfsborg?
We expect about 4.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 77% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Västra Frölunda vs IF Elfsborg?
Our predicted score is Västra Frölunda 1–3 IF Elfsborg, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.8 goals in total.
When is Västra Frölunda vs IF Elfsborg?
Västra Frölunda vs IF Elfsborg (Svenska Cupen) kicks off on Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 17:30 (West Africa Time).
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.