IFK Norrkoping vs Elfsborg Prediction 22.05.2023

• Competition: Sweden - Allsvenskan
• Date: Monday, 22nd, May 2023
• Kickoff: 18:10 UK / 19.10 CEST
• Venue: PlatinumCars Arena (Norrkoping)

Norrkoping, who were 13 times champion of the state, last year played one of the worst seasons in the last decade, since their ultimate position in the table was 12th position, which is only two places above the relegation zone. One gets the impression that "Beijing", as this club's nickname reads, learned a lesson from the last term, since they left a decent impression in the opening couple of rounds of the season. They are currently fourth with 17 points, one point less than the third-placed Hacken.

Elfsborg, six-time Allsvenskan champions, were not at their desired level last season either. They finished in sixth place and thus for the second year in a row remained without an appearance on the international stage. Judging by their opening of the new 2022/23 campaign, The Yellow-Blacks seem ready to finally bring European football to their fans. After Malmo FF, the club from Boras showed the best football in the opening part of the season and they are separated by five points from the current leader.

Norrkoping vs Elfsborg Betting Tips: AH2 (0)

These teams played two regular league clashes last season. On both occasions are shared points. It was much more exciting at "PlatinumCars Arena", since the draw contained four goals 2-2, while the duel in Boras ended 1-1. We expect a fairly tight duel this time as well, but we also think that Elfsborg is closer to winning three points.

As said, Norrkoping is playing very good football in the new 2022/23 campaign. The White-Blues managed to celebrate in five of the opening seven Allsvenskan challenges, with one draw and one failure. The 0-3 defeat against Malmo should not be blamed on them, because The Sky Blues grind everything in front of them in the new season.

By the way, coach Glen Riddersholm's team opens the 9th round with high optimism. Popular Beijing, after the mentioned failure and 1-1 draw with Goteborg, stringed three triumphs and in each of them shook the opponent's net at least twice. But, teams like Degerfors and Varberg are not even up to the knees of Elfsborg.

In contrast, Elfsborg had a horribly bad opening to the season (a 0-2 defeat to current champion Hacken and a goalless 0-0 draw with Varberg). Since then, The Yellow-Blacks not only sail on the winning waves, but they look unstoppable. The routine 2-0 victory over Varnamo last time out was their sixth in a row in the Alsvenskan.

Among other things, the attacking line of Elfsborg looks killer, sows fear and shakes the opponent's nets like a joke. They have managed to find the back of the net 12 times in the last three rounds, are scoring a comfortable three goals per match (on average) in the last six and Norrkoping's back line will be on serious check in this one.

The Yellow-Black will have a special motive on Monday, bearing in mind that they have not celebrated at the "PlatinumCars Arena" since July 9, 2017 (3-1). Yet, we believe that now is the right time for Elfsborg to finally end that negative streak. Although they will not have an easy task, we give the guests from Boras more chances.