GAIS vs Elfsborg prediction 12.07.2026 | Allsvenskan
GAIS
Kick off:
Date:
Elfsborg
1
1.90
X
3.50
2
3.91
Contents
- Competition: Allsvenskan
- Date: Sunday, 12th July, 2026
- Kickoff: 15:30 UK / 16:30 CEST
- Venue: Gamla Ullevi (Göteborg)
After a break in June, GAIS and Elfsborg returned to action last week. GAIS drew 1:1 with Brommapojkarna, while Elfsborg lost 2:1 against Hammarby. Both teams are hoping to secure European Qualifiers next season, and this H2H game is very important for both sides.
Let's break down the game and find the best possible bet for this Allsvenskan tie.
GAIS vs Elfsborg Head to Head (H2H) stats
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GAIS
2 : 0
Elfsborg
Club Friendlies 3
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GAIS
2 : 0
Elfsborg
Allsvenskan
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Elfsborg
2 : 0
GAIS
Allsvenskan
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Elfsborg
1 : 2
GAIS
Club Friendlies 3
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Elfsborg
2 : 1
GAIS
Allsvenskan
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GAIS
2 : 1
Elfsborg
Allsvenskan
These teams last met in February 2026 in a friendly game, when GAIS won 2:0. Looking over the past ten H2H games, each team secured five wins.
Regarding the number of goals, six out of the past ten h2h games ended with three or more goals, while both teams scored in five of those ten h2h games.
GAIS team overview
GAIS had an excellent season last year, finishing 3rd and securing European Qualifiers for the first time since the 1990/91 season! This year, they had an atrocious start, winning only two points in the first five rounds, and it seemed like this season could be a disaster. However, after that bad start, they played much better and have climbed to 6th place. Now, they have 16 points from 12 rounds and are four points away from the European spots. The main issue this season seems to be their road performances, given that they average 1 point fewer per game on the road!
William Milovanovic and Samuel Salter served their one-game suspensions in the previous game and will be available. Both players are a crucial part of the starting eleven and will likely be back in the starting lineup. On the other hand, the team should have no new injuries, but Mohamed Bawa, Andreas Hermansen, and Kevin Holmen should remain sidelined with their long-term injuries.
Last matches of GAIS
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Brommapojkarna
1 : 1
GAIS
Allsvenskan
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GAIS
3 : 0
Kalmar
Allsvenskan
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Sirius
2 : 1
GAIS
Allsvenskan
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GAIS
2 : 0
Hammarby
Allsvenskan
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GAIS
1 : 1
Degerfors
Allsvenskan
GAIS lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Mergim Krasniqi
Defenders
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12
Robin Frej
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4
Oskar Ågren
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22
Anes Cardaklija
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2
Matteo de Brienne
Midfielders
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8
William Milovanovic
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17
Róbert Frosti Thorkelsson
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7
Joackim Fagerjord
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16
Max Andersson
Forwards
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20
Samuel Salter
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11
Rasmus Niklasson Petrovic
Elfsborg team overview
Elfsborg had a great 2023 campaign when they almost won the title, failing to win it only due to a worse goal difference than Malmö. In the following two seasons, the Yellow Ones weren't great, finishing 7th and 8th. This season, they are looking to return to the upper part of the league table. And indeed, it looked like they wouldn't have many problems securing it. But as the season progressed, they only looked worse and worse, and are currently on a five-game unbeaten run while not looking too great in that period.
The team's captain, Sebastian Holmen, served his one-game suspension and will be available. However, he hasn't been great this season, and it will be interesting to see whether he will start against GAIS.
Last matches of Elfsborg
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Elfsborg
1 : 2
Hammarby
Allsvenskan
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Orgryte
2 : 2
Elfsborg
Allsvenskan
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Elfsborg
1 : 1
Hacken
Allsvenskan
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Elfsborg
1 : 1
Mjallby
Allsvenskan
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Halmstad BK
1 : 1
Elfsborg
Allsvenskan
Elfsborg lineup
Goalkeeper
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31
Isak Pettersson
Defenders
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6
Rasmus Wikström
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4
Thomas Isherwood
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2
Rufai Mohammed
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23
Niklas Hult
Midfielders
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18
Júlíus Magnússon
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10
Simon Olsson
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19
Julius Beck
Forwards
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29
Momoh Kamara
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21
Leo Östman
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9
Arbër Zeneli
Prediction
GAIS have been very good at home, but still won "only" 50% of their games. They were amazing defensively, allowing just two goals, but still failed to capitalize on such performances. Moreover, in total, GAIS have just a 33% win rate.
Meanwhile, Elfsborg are in bad form, but they rarely lose games. In 12 Allsvenskan games, they lost just twice! Only Hacken and Sirius had fewer losses than Elfsborg, so we feel confident they can secure at least a draw. Also, on the road, even though they haven't been great, they lost just once in five games.
Additionally, Elfsborg lost just once in the past three h2h Allsvenskan games. Considering all the above, we believe that Elfsborg to win or draw is the best option for this Allsvenskan tie.
3 Reasons why we should see X2
- GAIS won once in the past three league h2h games
- Elfsborg lost just twice in 12 rounds
- Elfsborg lost once in five road matches this season
Main prediction GAIS - Elfsborg
Elfsborg win or draw (X2)
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.90
GAIS vs Elfsborg standings in Allsvenskan
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sirius | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 31 - 14 | +17 | 29 |
| 2 | Hammarby | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 26 - 14 | +12 | 20 |
| 3 | Häcken | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 22 - 18 | +4 | 20 |
| 4 | Elfsborg | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 17 - 13 | +4 | 18 |
| 5 | Djurgården | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 23 - 15 | +8 | 16 |
| 6 | GAIS | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 - 12 | +5 | 16 |
| 7 | Mjällby | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 - 15 | +3 | 16 |
| 8 | Malmö FF | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 21 - 20 | +1 | 16 |
| 9 | Brommapojkarna | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 - 17 | -1 | 16 |
| 10 | Västerås SK | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 20 - 23 | -3 | 15 |
| 11 | AIK | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 - 17 | -3 | 15 |
| 12 | Kalmar | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 14 - 15 | -1 | 13 |
| 13 | Degerfors | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 - 17 | -5 | 10 |
| 14 | IFK Göteborg | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 14 - 24 | -10 | 10 |
| 15 | Halmstad | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 - 23 | -13 | 6 |
| 16 | Örgryte | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 - 28 | -18 | 6 |