IFK Göteborg vs Elfsborg preview
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden
Gamla Ullevi
Round 18 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 28
CONTEXT
In a tightly contested Allsvenskan fixture IFK Göteborg welcomed Elfsborg to their home ground and the encounter concluded with a 1-1 draw after a goalless opening period. The visitors entered as the stronger side yet the hosts produced the higher expected goals total of 2.39 against 1.79. Possession remained balanced throughout with the away side holding a slight 51 percent share. Both teams traded goals in the second half to share the points and the result proved inconsistent with the underlying metrics. No dismissals occurred to disrupt proceedings and the significant deviation registered for Elfsborg highlighted how the outcome diverged from pre-match projections. The even halftime score set the stage for an open second period where efficiency remained in line with overall patterns.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: The match featured a significant deviation from expectations centered on Elfsborg.
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Efficiency shift: Team efficiency stayed in line with the established performance levels.
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xG alignment: The 1-1 result proved inconsistent with the expected goals figures.
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Market alignment: The draw outcome aligned with available pre-match indicators.
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xG expectations: IFK Göteborg posted 2.39 expected goals while Elfsborg recorded 1.79.
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Event impact: No decisive events shifted the match beyond regular play patterns.
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Red card distortion: Zero red cards ensured no distortion affected either side's dynamics.
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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
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Al Hakim
Referee
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
30.32
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
4
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
M. Culum
1st Assistant
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
F. Klyver
2nd Assistant
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
1.12
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.59
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Degerfors
Rank: 48
L
Kalmar
Rank: 56
W
Degerfors
Rank: 50
W
Sirius
Rank: 66
L
Brommapojkarna
Rank: 54
W
Malmö FF
Rank: 63
L
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Västerås SK
Rank: 56
W
Mjällby
Rank: 68
W
Malmö FF
Rank: 63
W
Sirius
Rank: 66
L
GAIS
Rank: 60
L
Hammarby
Rank: 69
L
1
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 4
4
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
55.38
59.88
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
IFK Göteborg
Elfsborg
Power Score
55.38
59.88
League Position
12
4
Global Rank
673
544
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
IFK Göteborg
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Opponent-weighted form score
Elfsborg
—
Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
IFK Göteborg Elfsborg
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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vs
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IFK Göteborg
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Elfsborg
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
IFK Göteborg
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Elfsborg
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
55.10
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
27.94
Combined Efficiency Index
Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3
0
3
IFK Göteborg
+2.77
Efficiency Index
vs
Elfsborg
-2.77
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
IFK Göteborg
Elfsborg
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
IFK Göteborg
vs
Elfsborg
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
IFK Göteborg
Elfsborg
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
48%
Goals per Match
Average set-piece goals scored per match.
1.00
0.00
vs Expected (xG)
Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.16
vs
-0.49
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
IFK Göteborg
Elfsborg
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
27%
Conceded per Match
Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00
1.00
vs Expected (xGA)
Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.49
vs
-0.16
IFK Göteborg
Elfsborg
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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IFK Göteborg
vs
Elfsborg
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
IFK Göteborg
Elfsborg
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
—
Transition Efficiency Index
Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition.
Higher = stronger on the counter
IFK Göteborg
0.40
Elfsborg
0.27
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
IFK Göteborg
Elfsborg
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
—
Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
—
Vulnerability Index
Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks.
Lower = better transition defence
IFK Göteborg
0.02
Elfsborg
0.02
IFK Göteborg
Elfsborg
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- GOT had peak pressure around 70'.
- ELF started the game with stronger pressure.
GOT Pressure
ELF Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
GOT reached the top pressure at 70' (84.70).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
IFK Göteborg
GOT
Home
5
matches
Elfsborg
ELF
Away
Match Record
1
Wins
4
0
Draws
0
4
Losses
1
Goals
6
Goals Scored
11
11
Goals Conceded
6
-5
Goal Difference
+5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-08-24T00:02:58+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-4-2
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
General Information
Date & Time
Competition
2026 Allsvenskan, Sweden · Round 18 · Regular Season
Stadium
Gamla Ullevi
Capacity
18416
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Next Match
IFK Göteborg
vs
Örgryte
League: Allsvenskan
Kickoff: Sun, 30 Aug - 2:30 PM
Venue: Gamla Ullevi
Elfsborg
vs
Degerfors
League: Allsvenskan
Kickoff: Sat, 29 Aug - 1:00 PM
Venue: Borås Arena
Statistics
Possession
GOT
50%
ELF
50%
Top Statistics
1
Goals
1
1
Big Chances Created
4
9
Shots
4
60
Dangerous attacks
45
49
Possession
51
9
Corners
5
15
Free kicks
14
2
Yellow Cards
3
Match Overview
77
Ball Safe
87
1
Penalties
0
7
Goal Kicks
11
12
Goal Attempts
9
2
Substitutions
4
19
Throwins
24
1
Injuries
0
17
Dribble Attempts
34
6
Successful Dribbles
15
35
Successful Dribbles Percentage
44
Attacking
128
Attacks
95
0
Big Chances Missed
4
Possession
60
Long Passes
53
423
Passes
458
335
Successful Passes
390
79
Successful Passes Percentage
85
14
Key Passes
11
30
Successful Long Passes
25
50
Successful Long Passes Percentage
47
Defensive
4
Saves
4
27
Tackles
15
13
Interceptions
11
58
Duels Won
58
Build-up
23
Total Crosses
12
3
Accurate Crosses
5
Discipline
2
Offsides
1
14
Fouls
16
Lineup
Referee :
Mohammed Al Hakim
Manager ▼
J. Björklund
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
25
Elis Bishesari
Goalkeeper
5
Jonas Bager
Defender
16
Filip Ottosson
Midfielder
21
Leo Radakovic
Midfielder
26
Emil Fasth
Midfielder
9
Max Fenger
Attacker
30
Tiago Coimbra
Attacker
Referee :
Mohammed Al Hakim
Manager ▼
B. Hamberg
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
1
Tim Erlandsson
Goalkeeper
12
Theo Sander
Goalkeeper
28
Frode Aronsson
Defender
11
T. Silverholt
Attacker
22
Dion Krasniqi
Attacker
Events
2ND-HALF
90'
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
6th Substitution
88'
85'
4th Substitution
85'
5th Substitution
3rd Substitution
82'
73'
2nd Substitution
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
70'
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
63'
62'
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
58'
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
57'
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
37'
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
31'
CONCLUSION
The 1-1 draw left both sides reflecting on a result that failed to match the expected goals landscape despite even possession and a scoreless first half. IFK Göteborg created the clearer openings yet could not convert their advantage into a win while Elfsborg absorbed pressure and claimed a point on the road. The significant deviation attached to the visitors underscored how the final outcome diverged from projections even though market signals pointed toward a level contest. With no red cards to alter the balance the game stayed true to its efficiency patterns and produced a fair share of the spoils. This performance suggests both teams will need sharper finishing in upcoming fixtures to align results more closely with their underlying numbers.
Match Commentary