Elfsborg vs Västerås prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the 17th round of the Swedish Allsvenskan, on August 14, 2026, a match will take place between Elfsborg and Västerås. The visitors still have a chance to fight for a European spot if they manage to win here.
Elfsborg vs Västerås: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Borås finished eighth in 2025 with 40 points. This season started quite well, but by summer the results became much more modest, and losses became more frequent. However, both Malmö and Mjällby were defeated in the latest rounds.
The team from Västerås finally played in the Allsvenskan in 2024—but finished last. Nevertheless, they were the best in the second division last season. Now, the Superettan champion looks much better at the higher level, winning more often than losing. Against Djurgården, however, they managed a 1-0 result.
Hamberg’s men average 1.31 goals scored and 1.13 conceded per match. The top-flight newcomer is decent as well—1.56 goals scored and 1.81 conceded per game.
Previous matches: Elfsborg vs Västerås
Elfsborg won all five of the first head-to-head encounters. Only in April did Västerås earn at least a draw at home—2-2.
The hosts are given the edge. But, despite their clear favorite status, they haven’t looked particularly convincing overall—so it’s worth betting on "both teams to score" (odds – 1.67).
Elfsborg vs Västerås: Key Stats and Trends
- Elfsborg has won twice in a row
- 69% of Elfsborg’s matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.44
- Västerås have won four out of their last six rounds
- 50% of Västerås’ games end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.38
Elfsborg vs Västerås: Probable Starting Lineups
Elfsborg plays with a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Pettersson – Hult, Isherwood, Holmén, Wikström – Olsson, Magnusson – Sigurþórsson, Beck, Kamara – Ichler
Västerås lines up in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Jäger – Keita, Bonde, Magnusson – Baggesen, Lushaku, Diane, Gefvert – Taonsa, Gunnarsson, Ladefoged
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