Both sides arrive at Strandvallen with European qualification within reach as 11th-placed Mjallby AIF look to close a five-point gap on the top three against an Elfsborg side sitting just one point off the pace.
Mjallby AIF enter this fixture following a frustrating 1-2 defeat to Kalmar FF, extending a winless run to five matches (D3, L2). Despite the recent dip, they remain highly motivated; sitting on 17 points, a victory would significantly revive their chances of securing a Conference League qualification spot with 16 games still to play.
IF Elfsborg occupy 8th place with 21 points and are coming off a morale-boosting 2-1 away victory against Malmo FF. However, that result snapped a three-match losing streak where they conceded six goals. With only 15 games remaining, they are just one point away from the European places and know that a win could propel them into the top four.
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Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Mjallby AIF are the stronger side — 128 rating points clear of IF Elfsborg.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
Whole season, home and away combined — Mjallby AIF 22 games, IF Elfsborg 22 games.
No prior meetings on record.
Allsvenskan (Sweden) standings · both teams highlighted in context.