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Swedish Allsvenskan: Elfsborg vs Mjaellby
Kickoff Time: 2024-07-21 22:30(HKT)
Source: REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
In the midweek’s Europa League Qualification, Elfsborg secured a 5-2 victory against Pafos FC in an away game. They advanced to the next round with a total score of 8-2 over two legs. In their recent league match, Elfsborg displayed great resilience by overturning a deficit and defeating BK Haecken 5-3 in an away game. Stats-wise, Elfsborg have scored 29 goals and conceded 23 goals in the league so far. While their offense is potent, their defense has some vulnerabilities. It’s worth noting that Elfsborg are currently on a four-game winning streak, but the back-to-back matches within a week have taken a toll on the players’ fitness. Consequently, there are some concerns regarding Elfsborg’s packed schedule.
In the previous round, Mjaellby secured a 2-1 home victory against Malmo FF. They have now achieved four consecutive league victories and are in excellent form. Currently, Mjaellby rank third in the standings with a record of nine wins, two draws, and four losses. Their overall performance has significantly improved compared to last season, particularly their impressive offensive efficiency. Tactically, Mjaellby prefer a quick counterattack strategy. As for the statistics, Mjaellby have scored 27 goals and conceded 18 in the league so far. Their performance on both ends of the field is commendable, with a more stable defense compared to Elfsborg. Additionally, Mjaellby hold an advantage in terms of physical fitness.
Both teams have been in good form recently, and their overall strengths are evenly matched. However, considering Elfsborg’s fatigue from playing two matches in a week, Mjaellby’s superior physical condition stands out. Moreover, Mjaellby’s progress this season is evident, showcasing stability in both offense and defense. Taking everything into account, it is reasonable to be optimistic that Mjaellby will continue to perform strongly and emerge victorious in this game.
Elfsborg’s Last 5 Games: WWWWD
24-07-19 Pafos FC 2-5 Elfsborg
24-07-14 BK Haecken 3-5 Elfsborg
24-07-12 Elfsborg 3-0 Pafos FC
24-07-06 Elfsborg 3-0 Brommapojkarna
24-06-29 Elfsborg 0-0 Fredrikstad
Mjaellby’s Last 5 Games: WWDWW
24-07-13 Mjaellby 2-1 Malmo FF
24-07-06 Mjaellby 3-2 Sirius
24-06-29 Mjaellby 2-2 Hvidovre
24-06-20 Vaernamo 1-2 Mjaellby
24-05-30 Mjaellby 2-1 BK Haecken
Head To Head Record:
23-08-20 Elfsborg 2-0 Mjaellby
23-04-29 Mjaellby 0-1 Elfsborg
22-08-07 Mjaellby 1-1 Elfsborg
22-04-05 Elfsborg 0-2 Mjaellby
21-09-26 Mjaellby 4-0 Elfsborg
Prediction: Mjaellby to win or Draw