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- Competition: Sweden - Allsvenskan
- Date: Sunday, 20th, July 2025
- Kickoff: 13:00 UK / 14:00 CEST
- Venue: Studenternas IP (Uppsala)
Goteborg will aim to solidify their spot in the top half of the table when they visit struggling IK Sirius at Studenternas IP on Sunday in Allsvenskan’s matchweek 16.
Despite the general belief that this would be a walk in the park for the table-toppers, IK Sirius put up a spirited fight and gave Mjallby a real headache, but their brave effort wasn’t enough to avoid a 2-1 setback that now sees them clinging to 13th position with the same points tally as the side currently occupying the first relegation spot.
Even though they seemed to have finally found their familiar rhythm, Goteborg failed to build on their upward momentum after squandering an early lead to suffer a 2-1 home defeat against Elfsborg, which widened the gap to European places to a daunting ten points.
IK Sirius vs IFK Goteborg Betting Tips : BTTS - YES
This will be a tough match to call since both sides have struggled to find consistent form in their recent outings and the result could swing either way, but with both teams entering on equal footing, we expect an exciting battle at Studenternas IP where goals will flow at both ends. IK Sirius certainly hasn't lacked firepower in front of goal as they scored with ease, but persistent defensive lapses have prevented them from presenting themselves in a better light this term since they've allowed at least two goals in six of their last seven Allsvenskan outings, which clearly points to where their biggest weakness lies. IFK Goteborg face identical challenges as their Sunday opponents, as they too have found it difficult to keep rivals at bay, recording a meager total of three shutouts in 15 league matches to date, so reinforcing their defense is essential if they are to preserve their slim chances in Europe. Moreover, recent meetings between these two sides have served up entertaining football, including their first clash where IFK Goteborg stormed to a commanding 3-1 victory, so we fully expect the crowd in Uppsala to be treated to another lively showdown between two backlines that have consistently struggled to keep their shape and contain opposition threats.
Sirius vs IFK Goteborg Head to Head (H2H) stats
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IFK Goteborg
3 : 1
Sirius
Allsvenskan
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IFK Goteborg
1 : 1
Sirius
Allsvenskan
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Sirius
2 : 2
IFK Goteborg
Allsvenskan
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IFK Goteborg
0 : 1
Sirius
Allsvenskan
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Sirius
2 : 0
IFK Goteborg
Allsvenskan
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IFK Goteborg
2 : 0
Sirius
Allsvenskan
IK Sirius team news
After sustaining a late knock in the 2-1 loss to Mjallby, 22-year-old Leo Walta is now a doubt, opening the door for Herman Sjogrell to possibly feature in midfield.
Tobias Carlsson and Noel Milleskog have missed recent matches for undisclosed reasons and are expected to remain sidelined for Sunday’s Allsvenskan clash.
Last matches of Sirius
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Sirius
1 : 2
Mjallby
Allsvenskan
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IFK Goteborg
3 : 1
Sirius
Allsvenskan
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Öster
2 : 2
Sirius
Allsvenskan
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AIK
1 : 2
Sirius
Club Friendlies 3
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Sirius
3 : 1
AIK
Allsvenskan
Sirius lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Ismael Diawara
Defenders
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21
Dennis Widgren
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4
Tobias Anker
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15
Simon Sandberg
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2
Henrik Rönnlöf Castegren
Midfielders
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17
Marcus Lindberg
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10
Melker Heier
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16
Herman Sjögrell
Forwards
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36
August Ljungberg
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9
Robbie Ure
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29
Isak Bjerkebo
IFK Goteborg team news
First-choice goalkeeper Pontus Dahlberg has returned to training after injury and was named on the bench for the last two games, but it's still uncertain whether he’ll reclaim the starting spot.
Felix Eriksson is back in contention after serving a suspension for yellow card accumulation, while midfield trio Anders Trondsen, Ramon Lundqvist, and Gustav Svensson remain doubts after a spell on the sidelines.
Last matches of IFK Goteborg
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IFK Goteborg
1 : 2
Elfsborg
Allsvenskan
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IFK Goteborg
3 : 1
Sirius
Allsvenskan
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AIK
3 : 0
IFK Goteborg
Allsvenskan
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IFK Goteborg
3 : 3
Öster
Club Friendlies 3
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Brommapojkarna
1 : 3
IFK Goteborg
Allsvenskan
IFK Goteborg lineup
Goalkeeper
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25
Elis Bishesari
Defenders
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22
Noah Tolf
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3
August Erlingmark
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5
Jonas Bager
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29
Thomas Santos
Midfielders
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15
David Kruse
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23
Kolbeinn Thórdarson
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14
Tobias Heintz
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8
Imam Jagne
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7
Sebastian Clemmensen
Forwards
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9
Max Fenger
3 Reasons why we expect BTTS - Yes
- IK Sirius have recorded only one shutout from their 15 Allsvenskan matches this season.
- IFK Göteborg have kept just three clean sheets in 15 league matches so far.
- Each of the last three meetings between the two teams has featured BTTS.
Main prediction Sirius - IFK Goteborg
Both Teams to Score
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Sirius vs IFK Goteborg standings in Allsvenskan
Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Mjällby | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 31 - 13 | +18 | 37 |
2 | Hammarby | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 28 - 12 | +16 | 33 |
3 | AIK | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 24 - 14 | +10 | 32 |
4 | Elfsborg | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 27 - 18 | +9 | 29 |
5 | Malmö FF | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 23 - 12 | +11 | 27 |
6 | GAIS | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 21 - 13 | +8 | 25 |
7 | IFK Göteborg | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 20 - 22 | -2 | 22 |
8 | Häcken | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 24 - 25 | -1 | 21 |
9 | Brommapojkarna | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 19 - 19 | 0 | 19 |
10 | Djurgården | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 14 - 17 | -3 | 19 |
11 | Halmstad | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 14 - 31 | -17 | 16 |
12 | Norrköping | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 22 - 28 | -6 | 15 |
13 | Sirius | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 21 - 27 | -6 | 13 |
14 | Degerfors | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 18 - 33 | -15 | 13 |
15 | Öster | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 - 21 | -9 | 12 |
16 | Värnamo | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 12 - 25 | -13 | 7 |