IF Elfsborg vs Degerfors IF: prediction and stats
AllsvenskanRegular Season - 19Kick-off on August 29, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Borås Arena, Borås
The Footlab model makes IF Elfsborg the favourite at 47%, against 27% for a draw and 26% for Degerfors IF. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win IF Elfsborg vs Degerfors IF?
IF Elfsborg starts as the favourite with a 111-point Elo edge (1,834 vs 1,723).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, IF Elfsborg have 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats; Degerfors IF have 3, 4 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | IFK Goteborg(away) | 1-1 | Allsvenskan |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Västra Frölunda(away) | 4-0 | Svenska Cupen |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Vasteras SK FK(home) | 3-0 | Allsvenskan |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Mjallby AIF(away) | 1-0 | Allsvenskan |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Malmo FF(away) | 2-1 | Allsvenskan |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | IF Brommapojkarna(away) | 0-2 | Allsvenskan |
| Aug 19, 2026 | IFK Östersund(away) | 5-1 | Svenska Cupen |
| Aug 16, 2026 | IFK Goteborg(home) | 3-0 | Allsvenskan |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Malmo FF(away) | 2-1 | Allsvenskan |
| Aug 2, 2026 | IFK Goteborg(away) | 0-2 | Allsvenskan |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 IF Elfsborg win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 Degerfors IF win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Degerfors IF 0-1 IF Elfsborg | Allsvenskan |
| Sep 27, 2025 | IF Elfsborg 1-2 Degerfors IF | Allsvenskan |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Degerfors IF 0-1 IF Elfsborg | Allsvenskan |
| Mar 15, 2025 | IF Elfsborg 4-1 Degerfors IF | Friendlies Clubs |
| Mar 3, 2024 | IF Elfsborg 2-2 Degerfors IF | Svenska Cupen |
| Nov 5, 2023 | IF Elfsborg 2-2 Degerfors IF | Allsvenskan |
Last archived meeting: Degerfors IF vs IF Elfsborg on Apr 17, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
IF Elfsborg score 1.5 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Degerfors IF score 1.1 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 50% probability of over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IF Elfsborg | 1.5 | 1.1 | 4 | 10/15 | 7/15 |
| Degerfors IF | 1.1 | 1.7 | 1 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
IF Elfsborg sit 4th in Allsvenskan (28 points from 18 matches) and Degerfors IF sit 14th (16 points from 18 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | IF Elfsborg | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 25 | 19 | 28 |
| 14 | Degerfors IF | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 29 | 16 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for IF Elfsborg vs Degerfors IF?
- The Footlab model makes IF Elfsborg the favourite at 47%, against 27% for a draw and 26% for Degerfors IF.
- Where and when is IF Elfsborg vs Degerfors IF played?
- IF Elfsborg vs Degerfors IF is played on August 29, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Borås Arena, in the Allsvenskan.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 50% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.