IFK Göteborg vs Elfsborg predictions, Aug 23, 2026

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As IFK Göteborg prepares to host IF Elfsborg on August 23, 2026, fans can expect an intriguing clash in the Swedish Allsvenskan. Both teams enter the match with varying momentum; Göteborg has won 2 of their last 5 outings, while Elfsborg boasts a stronger recent form with 3 victories in the same period.

From a tactical perspective, Göteborg may leverage their home advantage to establish control in the midfield, while Elfsborg will look to capitalize on quick transitions and counterattacks, traits that have served them well this season. The bookmakers have set relatively close odds, with Göteborg at 2.53 and Elfsborg at 2.58, reflecting the competitiveness of the matchup.

Probabilities indicate a 37.2% chance of a home win for Göteborg, a 27.7% likelihood of a draw, and a 35.5% chance of an away victory for Elfsborg. Based on these factors, a predicted final score of 1:1 aligns with the expectation of a closely contested encounter.

As both teams aim for critical points, fans can look forward to an exciting match that could unfold in multiple ways, with no outcome guaranteed.

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Göteborg 36.6%

Draw 27.3%

Elfsborg 36.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.50	3.50	2.55
	2.68	3.5	2.65
	2.58	3.35	2.58
	2.56	3.36	2.6	Watch and Bet
	2.5	3.35	2.55
	2.57	3.47	2.62
	2.45	3.35	2.55

Latest Results

16.08.26 Degerfors IF – IFK Göteborg – 3:0 13.08.26 AA Gent – IFK Göteborg – 1:1 09.08.26 IFK Göteborg – Kalmar FF – 3:2 06.08.26 IFK Göteborg – AA Gent – 0:1 02.08.26 IFK Göteborg – Degerfors IF – 2:0

18.08.26 Västra Frölunda IF – IF Elfsborg – 0:4 14.08.26 IF Elfsborg – Västerås SK FK – 3:0 08.08.26 Mjällby AIF – IF Elfsborg – 0:1 26.07.26 Malmö FF – IF Elfsborg – 1:2 19.07.26 IF Elfsborg – IK Sirius – 1:3

Facts

Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 12 and 5).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Göteborg won 1.

Göteborg has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Elfsborg is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

Göteborg may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Göteborg won 4 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 19:30. (average 1:1.5).

Including home matches between the teams, Göteborg won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 9:11. (average 1.1:1.4).

Latest Head To Head

06.04.26 IF Elfsborg – IFK Göteborg – 2:0 28.07.25 IF Elfsborg – IFK Göteborg – 4:3 12.07.25 IFK Göteborg – IF Elfsborg – 1:2 25.08.24 IF Elfsborg – IFK Göteborg – 3:1 01.06.24 IFK Göteborg – IF Elfsborg – 1:0

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Sirius	17	13	3	1	47:23	24	42
2	Hammarby	17	10	3	4	40:15	25	33
3	Hacken	17	7	7	3	29:26	3	28
4	AIK	17	8	4	5	25:25	0	28
5	Elfsborg	17	7	6	4	24:18	6	27
6	Djurgarden	16	8	2	6	34:19	15	26
7	Malmo FF	17	8	2	7	32:27	5	26
8	Vasteras SK	17	7	4	6	25:32	-7	25
9	GAIS	17	6	5	6	21:16	5	23
10	Brommapojkarna	17	5	6	6	25:27	-2	21
11	Mjallby	16	5	5	6	24:23	1	20
12	Goteborg	17	5	4	8	22:38	-16	19
13	Kalmar	17	5	3	9	21:28	-7	18
14	Degerfors	17	4	4	9	17:27	-10	16
15	Orgryte	17	3	4	10	21:40	-19	13
16	Halmstad	17	1	4	12	11:34	-23	7

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