Elfsborg vs Degerfors preview

Sweden flag 2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Borås Arena
Allsvenskan
ElfsborgELF
DegerforsDegerfors
KICKOFF :
Round 19 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Elfsborg welcome Degerfors to Borås Arena for an Allsvenskan regular season fixture in 2026. The hosts sit fifth in the domestic standings while the visitors occupy fourteenth place. Elfsborg carry a clear power advantage measured at 11.6 points and post the higher power score of 60.22 against Degerfors 48.59. Their form score of 25 also exceeds the away side 14.17 suggesting greater recent consistency. Both teams operate without detailed last outing records and efficiency metrics remain unavailable. Set piece information is limited to proxy data with low confidence and no xG values recorded. The match offers Elfsborg an opportunity to leverage home conditions and structural superiority against a side positioned lower in the table.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Elfsborg hold an 11.6 point power advantage and sit fifth domestically against Degerfors in fourteenth.
  • Form: Elfsborg record a form score of 25 while Degerfors stand at 14.17.
  • Squad: No detailed squad information is available for either side ahead of the fixture.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both Elfsborg and Degerfors.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not provided in the available data for this match.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data relies on proxy values with low confidence and no xG recorded.
  • xVariable: Elfsborg post the higher power score of 60.22 compared with Degerfors 48.59.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Elfsborg B. Hamberg
B. Hamberg
VS
Degerfors H. Goitom
H. Goitom
1.56
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.89
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
IFK Göteborg Rank: 55 D
Västerås SK Rank: 56 W
Mjällby Rank: 68 W
Malmö FF Rank: 62 W
Sirius Rank: 67 L
GAIS Rank: 60 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Brommapojkarna Rank: 53 L
IFK Göteborg Rank: 58 W
Malmö FF Rank: 65 W
IFK Göteborg Rank: 56 L
Djurgården Rank: 66 L
Hammarby Rank: 70 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
60.22
48.59
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Elfsborg
Degerfors
Power Score
60.22
48.59
League Position
5
14
Global Rank
545
901

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Elfsborg — Opponent-weighted form score
Degerfors — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Elfsborg Degerfors

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Elfsborg ELF Home
3 matches
Degerfors Degerfors Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
2
Goals
3
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
3
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-28T00:17:04+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 19 · Regular Season
Stadium
Borås Arena
Capacity
17800
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

31
Isak Pettersson
Isak Pettersson Goalkeeper
6.98
21
Leo Östman
Leo Östman Centre Forward
6.83
16
Alexander Jensen
Alexander Jensen Right Back
7.11
6
R. Wikström
R. Wikström Right Back
6.88
4
Thomas Isherwood
Thomas Isherwood Left Back
6.86
23
Niklas Hult
Niklas Hult Left Back
6.99
5
Sven Ossian Nordvall
Sven Ossian Nordvall Defensive Midfield
6.62
18
J. Magnússon
J. Magnússon Defensive Midfield
7.21
29
M. Kamara
M. Kamara Right Wing
7.07
19
Julius Beck
Julius Beck Attacking Midfield
7.03
9
Arbër Zeneli
Arbër Zeneli Left Wing
7.09

Starting XI ▼

38
Matvei Igonen
Matvei Igonen Goalkeeper
6.74
17
Arman Taranis
Arman Taranis Centre Forward
6.74
2
Ahmad Faqa
Ahmad Faqa Right Back
6.96
3
Nikolai Skuseth
Nikolai Skuseth Left Back
6.94
18
Samba Diatara
Samba Diatara Left Back
6.6
7
Sebastian Ohlsson
Sebastian Ohlsson Right Back
6.45
4
Kazper Karlsson
Kazper Karlsson Defensive Midfield
6.69
8
Bilal Hussein
Bilal Hussein Defensive Midfield
6.87
23
Robin Dzabic
Robin Dzabic Right Wing
6.9
11
Dijan Vukojevic
Dijan Vukojevic Attacking Midfield
6.73
20
Elias Barsoum
Elias Barsoum Left Wing
6.64

CONCLUSION

Elfsborg enter the contest with measurable edges in power and form that align with their higher league position. Hosting at Borås Arena should allow them to dictate tempo and exploit structural strengths against a Degerfors side that has struggled for consistency. Limited data on efficiency and transitions leaves some uncertainty yet the overall profile favors the home team. Degerfors will need to show resilience and organization to limit opportunities created from open play. Both sides lack granular set piece insights which reduces clarity on dead ball threats. The fixture represents a chance for Elfsborg to strengthen their standing while Degerfors seek to improve their position through disciplined defending and quick counters. Expect the hosts to control proceedings for large periods.