Analysis
In 2 meetings between IF Elfsborg and IFK Goteborg, IF Elfsborg have been the more successful side, winning 1 to 0 with 1 draws along the way. The record leans firmly in one direction, but in a rivalry like this one head-to-head form rarely tells the full story once the game kicks off. Goals have rarely been in short supply. These games produce 2 on average, with 0% of the meetings bringing three or more, and both teams have found the net in 50% of them, which points to an open contest more often than a cagey one. Home advantage has told as well. On their own ground IF Elfsborg carry a record of 1-0-0 in this exact fixture, while IFK Goteborg have managed 0-1-0 when hosting the same opponent, so where the next meeting is played could matter as much as current form. Form going into the next meeting is worth a glance. IF Elfsborg have won 3 of their last 5 games and are scoring 1.4 a game, while IFK Goteborg have taken 4 wins from 5, averaging 1.8, so both arrive with recent evidence to lean on. Broken down, that leaves IF Elfsborg winning around 50% of the time, 50% ending level and IFK Goteborg on about 0%. The balance gives one side the edge, but enough draws and surprises to keep it interesting. Their most recent meeting came on 23.08.2026, when IFK Goteborg and IF Elfsborg finished 1–1, the latest marker in a long rivalry. With no date yet set for the next one, that result is where the story currently rests.
IF Elfsborg vs IFK Goteborg — FAQ
Who has won more matches between IF Elfsborg and IFK Goteborg?
IF Elfsborg have won more, 1–0, with 1 draws
How many goals are scored on average?
2 goals per match; 0% of meetings had 3 or more goals
What was the result of the last match?
IFK Goteborg 1–1 IF Elfsborg on 23.08.2026
Updated: 20.09.2026