Mjällby vs Elfsborg betting tip 2024 - Picks and Predictions for the Allsvenskan match on August 18th, 2024

A Allsvenskan match between Mjällby and Elfsborg will hold on August 18th, 2024, Sunday at 12:00h (UTC), in Sweden, check the Mjällby vs Elfsborg betting tip 2024 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Mjällby vs Elfsborg will occur

The game is set to be played in the small Strandvallen stadium, in the city of Sölvesborg, with a capacity for 6500 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.

Where to follow the live game

Including statistics, events and odds, you can follow the match live with access to all the information to help with your sports betting on Betarena.

Introduction to the Mjällby vs Elfsborg betting tip 2024

In the current edition of the Allsvenskan, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.77 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3.09 goals per match.

Mjällby last match

In the last match played, Mjällby met AIK, in a match valid for the Allsvenskan. The match ended in a loss by 1-0. The coach A. Torstensson's on that occasion lined the team up with a 3-4-3 formation.

Before the match all forecasts pointed to a defeat. The odds of their win, 5.00 were the best proof of this.

A defense below expectations, with Tom Pettersson, slow and inaccurate. Perhaps he is the player on whom the greatest responsibility for this team result falls. He should regain better form if he wants to make a positive impact in the upcoming matches.

Elfsborg last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Allsvenskan, Elfsborg, who used a 3-4-3 formation, faced the GAIS team with a final score of 2-1.

Prior to the match the odds were 1.65, making clear the team's favoritism, which was later confirmed with the positive result.

Mjällby vs Elfsborg h2h

Elfsborg was in 6th place in the Allsvenskan while Mjällby was in 3rd place, the last time these teams faced each other. Elfsborg team entered the field with the 3-4-3 formation, the same tactic Mjällby used in the match.

The last time these teams met was less than a month ago, on 21-07-2024. In a Allsvenskan 2024 match, Elfsborg came out on top and beat their rivals by 3-1.

The Elfsborg team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 3 wins, compared to the Mjällby team, which won only 2 matches.

Mjällby

Allsvenskan leaderboard now

Considering the home team Mjällby, standing in 4th place with 29 points in the Allsvenskan competition in Sweden. Their performance statistics have been such as 9 wins, 7 losses and, 2 draws.

Which means that the team has an advantage of 1 point, in the 19th round, with the Elfsborg team in hot pursuit at 5th place.

Mjällby analysis

After 18 rounds, Mjällby has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 28 goals for and 25 conceded.

In terms of form, the team comes from a 3 losses streak in the Allsvenskan, which is not a good omen for this next match.

With an average ball possession of 49.61% per game in the current league, Mjällby cannot call itself a team that holds the game in its hands, rather it prefers the counterattacking strategy. But if they want to try to win the game against Elfsborg they must try to impose their game to create difficulties for their opponents.

Playing at home shows more positive results for the team with 6 wins, 1 loss and, 2 draws compared to the 3 games they won as the visiting team.

Best goalscorer from Mjällby

In this season, the individual highlight is Jacob Bergstrom that has dominated the offensive side. The Attacker has already scored 6 times this season, becoming crucial in the positive results that Mjällby achieved in several matches.

Elfsborg

Allsvenskan leaderboard now

Elfsborg arrives in this game with 28 points, and in 5th place in the Allsvenskan, having won 9 games in total and lost 8 times, making a total of 1 draw.

Which means that, with no advantage related to points, the team is ahead the GAIS team closing in at the 6th place in the 19th round.

Elfsborg analysis

Elfsborg goal quotient is definitely positive, with 35 down scored and 27 conceded after 18 rounds played.

In their defensive play, Elfsborg has been committing a high number of fouls in recent matches, above the league average. Nevertheless, they have received a low number of yellow cards, below the league average of three, which implies that they are committing fouls intentionally in critical areas of the field to interrupt the opposition's attacking moves and hinder their momentum.

Over the course of the competition, Elfsborg had an average of 4.72 shots on goal per match: thus, it can be considered one of the most offensive teams, with high chances of scoring goals and winning.

A team with great aspirations and abilities in the Allsvenskan.

Elfsborg is a more offensive team than Mjällby, having 1607 attacks vs. 1505 from Mjällby, having scored 35 times, in comparison, Mjällby converted into goal 28 times.

Best goalscorer from Elfsborg

At the individual level in the team's offensive line, we have to highlight Michael Baidoo. With 6 goals on his own, the Midfielder has been instrumental in helping the Elfsborg team achieving several victories this season.

Now a few markets where you can get some return from your bets:

Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Mjällby is Jacob Bergstrom, who has already scored 6 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Elfsborg is Michael Baidoo, he has scored in 6 opportunities.

Between 75-90 minutes is a good time to bet as some study have shown this to be the time where most goals occur.

Under 2.5 goals are a valid alternative, considering that often Elfsborg does not concede goals playing away from home. Besides, Elfsborg has an average of 1.25 goals per game when playing as a visitor.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.

Corners Top Betting Tips

Good betting results could be obtained if one notes that there is an average of 5.44 corners per game.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.44 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

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