Match Summary
IF Elfsborg defeated IFK Goteborg 3:1. The match was played in Allsvenskan 2024. Goals were scored by M. Baidoo 33′, E. Holten 58′, A. Qasem 66′, G. Norlin 87′. 2 yellow cards were shown. IF Elfsborg had 44% possession while IFK Goteborg held 56%. IF Elfsborg had 14 shots (7 on target) compared to 7 (1 on target) for IFK Goteborg. Expected goals: IF Elfsborg 1.70 — IFK Goteborg 0.32. IF Elfsborg made 5 substitutions, IFK Goteborg made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between IF Elfsborg and IFK Goteborg — 4 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: A. Qasem
assist: A. Qasem
Match Statistics
IF Elfsborg had 44% possession against IFK Goteborg's 56%. IF Elfsborg registered 14 shots (7 on target) while IFK Goteborg managed 7 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 11–4. Fouls committed: 15–10.
Lineups
IF Elfsborg lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under O. Hiljemark, while IFK Goteborg deployed a 4-2-3-1 under S. Billborn.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for IF Elfsborg is 7.02, compared to — for IFK Goteborg. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. IF Elfsborg's highest-rated starter is I. Pettersson (7.02), while IFK Goteborg's best-rated player is —.
Defensive Solidity
IF Elfsborg deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against IFK Goteborg's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
IF Elfsborg field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus IFK Goteborg's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
IF Elfsborg start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for IFK Goteborg averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of IF Elfsborg's starting XI is 26.3 (youngest: A. Qasem (22), oldest: E. Holten (29)), while IFK Goteborg average 29.6 (youngest: P. Abraham (23), oldest: O. Wendt (40)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
IF Elfsborg's starters average 11 league appearances each, versus 0 for IFK Goteborg. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, IF Elfsborg have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. IFK Goteborg show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
IF Elfsborg and IFK Goteborg have met 2 times — IF Elfsborg won 2, IFK Goteborg won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. IF Elfsborg leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 10 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.00 per match (6 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026