IF Elfsborg vs Hammarby FF
Hammarby snatch narrow win at Elfsborg
P. Abraham and M. Madjed secure a 2-1 victory despite a late Elfsborg reply.
Hammarby FF edged out IF Elfsborg 2-1 in a closely contested Allsvenskan clash. P. Abraham opened the scoring just after the break, and M. Madjed doubled the lead before Elfsborg's A. Sigurpálsson pulled one back late on. The result defied Fipster's prediction of a home win, turning the fixture into a minor upset.
Analysis
The Allsvenskan regular season heats up as IF Elfsborg host Hammarby FF in what promises to be a closely contested affair. Both teams sit near the top of the table, making this clash a key fixture in the race for honours.
IF Elfsborg currently hold 18 points from 11 games, placing them 3rd in the league, while Hammarby FF are just behind in 4th with 17 points. Both sides have shown solid form, but Elfsborg's home performances have been particularly impressive, scoring in their last five home matches. Hammarby, meanwhile, boast a superior goal difference but have struggled defensively on the road, conceding an average of 1.6 goals per away game.
Elfsborg's attacking prowess at home is spearheaded by Leo Östman, who has netted 5 goals in his last 6 matches, making him a constant threat in the box. Creative midfielders like Simon Olsson and Julius Magnusson provide the ammunition with their assists and key passes. Hammarby rely heavily on Nahir Besara's playmaking skills, with 6 assists this season, but their defensive vulnerabilities away from home could be exploited by Elfsborg's sharp forwards. The match is expected to be competitive, but Elfsborg's home advantage and recent scoring form give them the edge.
Prediction
We predict IF Elfsborg to take a 1-0 lead into halftime and hold on for a 2-1 victory by fulltime. The game should see around four cards, reflecting a competitive but fair contest. Confidence in this outcome is moderate at 50%, with the 2-1 scoreline being the most probable result based on aggregated probabilities.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
IF Elfsborg’s strong home scoring streak
Elfsborg has scored in last 5 home games, showing attacking confidence at home.
Hammarby’s creative midfield strength
Besara and Lind provide high assist rates, boosting Hammarby’s goal chances despite away struggles.
Elfsborg’s recent goal-scoring form vs Hammarby’s defensive lapses
Elfsborg averages 1.5 goals home, while Hammarby concedes 1.6 away, favoring home attack.
No significant injuries reported for either team
Both teams have full squads available, ensuring strongest lineups.
Key Takeaways
Expect a spirited encounter with Elfsborg leveraging their home comfort and scoring momentum to narrowly overcome Hammarby. Fans should brace for a tight game with moments of quality from key players on both sides, but ultimately the hosts are favoured to claim the three points.
- IF Elfsborg are 3rd in the league with 18 points from 11 games (W4 D6 L1).
- Hammarby FF sit 4th with 17 points from 11 games (W5 D2 L4).
- Hammarby have a better goal difference (+6) than Elfsborg this season.
- Elfsborg have scored in their last 5 home matches, showing strong attacking form.
- Hammarby concede an average of 1.6 goals per away game, indicating defensive frailties on the road.
- Leo Östman has scored 5 goals in his last 6 matches for Elfsborg.
- Nahir Besara leads Hammarby with 6 assists this season, key to their creativity.
- No significant injuries reported for either team, both squads at full strength.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — IF Elfsborg
Away — Hammarby FF
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Magnússon
Yellow Card
Abraham
Assist: Lind
Beck
Zeneli
Madjed
Besara
Sigurpálsson
Assist: Magnússon
Ãstman
Skoglund
Madjed
Abraham
Hult
Wikström
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sirius | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | +17 | 29 |
| 2 |  Hammarby FF | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | +12 | 20 |
| 3 |  BK Hacken | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 20 |
| 4 |  IF Elfsborg | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 18 |
| 5 |  AIK Stockholm | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 18 |
Match Statistics
IF Elfsborg
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2Rufai MohammedD
- 4Thomas Mattias Poppler IsherwoodD
- 6Rasmus Erik WikströmD
- 9Arbër ZeneliM
- 10Simon OlssonM
- 18Júlíus MagnússonM
- 19Julius Eskelund BeckM
- 21Leo Håkan ÖstmanF
- 23Bo Niklas HultD
- 29Momoh Ibrahim KamaraM
- 31Carl Isak Emanuel PetterssonG
Substitutes
- 1Tim Anders Junior ErlandssonG
- 11Taylor Phoenix SilverholtF
- 16Altti HellemaaM
- 20Gottfrid RappM
- 22Dion KrasniqiF
- 24Frederik Dahl IhlerF
- 25Ari SigurpálssonF
- 27Ozor Victor OkekeM
- 28Frode AronssonD
Hammarby FF
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Warner Lloyd HahnG
- 2Erik Hampus SkoglundD
- 3Frederik Franck WintherD
- 4Victor Kim Ludwig ErikssonD
- 5Tesfaldet Simon TekieM
- 7Paulos Johannes AbrahamF
- 8Markus Carl Olof KarlssonM
- 9Victor Stange LindM
- 16Noah Karl Anders PerssonD
- 20Nahir BesaraM
- 26Montader MadjedM
Substitutes
- 6Ibrahima Breze FofanaD
- 11Oscar Nils Per JohanssonM
- 15Oliver Jordan HagenF
- 19Nikola Karadjordje VasićF
- 27Felix Konrad Erik JakobssonG
- 28Frank Junior AdjeiM
- 29Moïse Elohim Victoire KaboréF
- 31O. Steinke BranbyD
- 33B. HedlofD
IF Elfsborg
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Beck | M | 69 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Rasmus Wikström | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Rufai Mohammed | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Arbër Zeneli | M | 69 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — |
| Thomas Isherwood | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Momoh Ibrahim Kamara | M | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2/4 |
| Leo Östman | F | 82 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Simon Olsson | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Julius Magnusson | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Niklas Hult | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| Isak Pettersson(C) | G | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Frode Aronsson | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gottfrid Rapp | M | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Altti Hellemaa | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dion Krasniqi | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ozor Victor Okeke | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tim Erlandsson | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ari Sigurpálsson | F | 21 | 7.6 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Frederik Ihler | F | 21 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Taylor Silverholt | F | 8 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Hammarby FF
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montader Madjed | M | 84 | 7.6 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/3 |
| Frederik Winther | D | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Victor Lind | M | 90 | 7.5 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/3 |
| Paulos Abraham | F | 84 | 7.2 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2/2 |
| Tesfaldet Tekie | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0/1 |
| Victor Eriksson | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Markus Karlsson | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Warner Hahn | G | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Noah Persson | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Nahir Besara(C) | M | 75 | 6.3 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | — |
| Hampus Skoglund | D | 84 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Frank Junior Adjei | M | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oscar Steinke Brånby | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Felix Jakobsson | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ibrahima Fofana | D | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oliver Jordan Hagen | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Moise Kaboré | F | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nikola Vasic | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Björn Hedlöf | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oscar Johansson Schellhas | M | 15 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |