Elfsborg vs Hammarby prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 5, 2026
In the 11th round of the Swedish Allsvenskan on July 5, 2026, Elfsborg will face Hammarby. This is a clash between two clubs contending for second place in this season's competition.
Elfsborg vs Hammarby: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Borås finished last season in eighth place with 40 points. This year, they have improved and have only lost to Kalmar at the end of April. However, they drew four consecutive matches in the second half of May.
The team from Stockholm finished second, trailing the champions Mjällby by thirteen points, but confidently ahead of the rest. This season, they started well but suffered three straight defeats before the break.
Hamberg's side averages 1.45 goals scored and exactly one goal conceded per match. The visitors from the capital are more impressive offensively, averaging 2.18 goals scored and conceding less, 1.18 per game.
Previous Matches: Elfsborg vs Hammarby
In four of the last five encounters, the current visitors have won, allowing their opponents to earn a draw only once.
Hammarby are also expected to do well this time. However, their form in recent matches has not been outstanding, so a more neutral option is preferable here — we suggest betting on "both teams to score at least one goal" (odds – 1.67).
Kalmar vs Örgryte: Key Statistics and Trends
- Elfsborg have drawn five of their last six matches
- 73% of Elfsborg's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.45 goals per game
- Hammarby have lost three matches in a row
- 55% of Hammarby's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.36 goals per game
Elfsborg vs Hammarby: Probable Starting Lineups
Elfsborg play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Pettersson - Hult, Isherwood, Mohammed, Wikström - Olsson, Magnusson - Zeneli, Beck, Hedlund - Estman
Hammarby also use a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Hahn - Persson, Winter, Eriksson, Skoglund - Tekie, Karlsson - Stange, Besara, Majed - Abraham
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