Elfsborg vs Brommapojkarna
, KO: 14:00 Jul 6, 2024, Boras Arena
ELFSBORG will be looking to snap out of a poor run of results as they host Brommapojkarna in an Allsvenskan fixture on Saturday. The hosts will be counting on a solid home record and should have the upper hand over their visitors, who have also been unconvincing lately.
Elfsborg head into Saturday’s clash off the back of a 1-0 defeat to Goteborg in their previous fixture. That highlights a difficult run of form for Oscar Hiljemark’s team as it was their third defeat in the last four matches.
The good news for Elfsborg is that they have mostly struggled on their travels, with Boras Arena often a solid hunting ground. They have won their last four home matches, with a 6-1 victory over AIK among their results in that run.
Brommapojkarna have also not been at their best lately with just two wins from their last 11 Allsvenskan matches. They were held to a 2-2 draw by Malmo in their previous fixture, conceding a dramatic injury time equaliser.
Things appear to be slightly better on the road for Brommapojkarna, who are unbeaten in six of their last seven matches. However, the last three matches in that run have ended in draws, with Olaf Melberg’s side held to a 1-1 scoreline by Vasteras in their previous away fixture.
How the bookies view it: Elfsborg on top
Elfsborg have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies with a home win priced at 8/11 by Betfred. A victory for Brommapojkarna is valued at 11/4 while a draw is also set at odds of 11/4 by Betfred.
Head to head: Elfsborg with upper hand
Elfsborg have a 10-3 advantage with four draws from 17 previous matches against Brommapojkarna. They have also won three of the last four meetings and picked up a 3-0 victory in the most recent meeting last October.
Players to watch: Elfsborg’s collective attacking effort
Ahmed Qasem is the man in form for Elfsborg and has found the net four times in the last two home matches. With the likes of Simon Hedlund and Michael Baidoo also contributing, the hosts could be backed to produce over 1.5 goals at 8/11 with Betfred.
Brommapojkarna can also hold their own going forward with Nikola Vasic scoring seven goals this season. The forward usually has support from Alex Timossi-Andersson and both men can produce over 0.5 goals at 4/11 with Betfred.
Probable line-ups
Elfsborg are likely to make a few changes to the team following the defeat to Goteborg. Jalal Abdullai could be given the nod in attack after coming off the bench last time out, although Ahmed Qasem is likely to retain his place in the team.
Brommapojkarna are unlikely to make too many changes to their team and may stick to the side that faced Malmo. Nikola Vasic should continue in attack while Nils Abrahamsson is expected to start at the heart of the defence.
Elfsborg: Bundgaard, Boman, Holmen, Henriksson, Hult, Baldursson, Baidoo, Qasem, Zeneli, Hedlund, Abdullai
Brommapojkarna: Sidklev, Walker, Heggem, Abrahamsson, Jensen, Jakobson, Odefalk, Fritzson, Christensen, Vasic, Timossi, Andersson
Anything else catch the eye?
Elfsborg and Brommapojkarna have quality going forward and could be set to produce goals on Saturday. Over 4.5 goals is valued at 3/1 by Betfred, who is also offering odds of 11/8 for over 3.5 goals while over 2.5 goals is priced at 8/15.
Given the minimal odds for a straight Elfsborg victory, a win and both teams to score could be considered at 2/1 by Betfred. The hosts have also scored in both halves in three of their last four home matches and a similar pattern is priced at 11/8 with Betfred.
This match between Elfsborg and Brommapojkarna will be played on Jul 6, 2024 and kick off at 14:00. Check below for our tipsters best Elfsborg vs Brommapojkarna prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
