Elfsborg vs Kalmar Prediction: Betting on goal total is favorable

Kalmar FF are set to visit Borås Arena on Sunday for an Allsvenskan matchup against IF Elfsborg. Both teams should be accustomed to playing on the artificial turf at Borås Arena, so it shouldn't pose a significant challenge for either side. Previews, possible starting 11, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

Elfsborg

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Elfsborg had a tough outing in their last match, suffering a 1-0 defeat to Varnamo. The lone goal of the game was scored by Albion Ademi in the 40th minute, and Elfsborg's goalkeeper Hakon Valdimarsson received a red card in the 29th minute. Prior to that, they secured a 3-2 victory at home against Norrköping.

Elfsborg have been performing well at Borås Arena, earning 26 points from 11 games. They have a strong record of 8 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in the Allsvenskan. Their home form has been impressive, with no defeats in their last ten home league games.

With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league, Elfsborg's attack has been potent, scoring 26 goals at home. Defensively, they have only conceded 7 goals in their league home matches.

Elfsborg currently sit at the top of the table with 48 points in 22 games, having scored 46 goals and conceded 18. Their strong home performances have been a key factor in their success this season.

Kalmar

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Kalmar FF recently suffered a defeat in their most recent Allsvenskan match against Mjällby AIF. They will be aiming to recover from this loss in their upcoming game. Before the defeat, they managed to secure a 3-2 victory at home against Brommapojkarna.

In their Allsvenskan away matches this season, Kalmar FF have won 3 games, drawn 3, and lost 5. Unfortunately, their defense has struggled when playing away from home, conceding a total of 17 goals in these away games.

Currently, Kalmar FF sit in the 8th position on the league table with 30 points earned from 22 games. They have scored 24 goals while conceding 31.

Possible Starting 11

Elfsborg - Tim Rönning, Johan Larsson, Sebastian Holmen, Ibrahim Buhari, Niklas Hult, Emmanuel Boateng, Michael Baidoo, Andri Fannar Baldursson, Jeppe Okkels, Sveinn Aron Gudjohnsen, Ahmed Qasem.

Kalmar - Ricardo Friedrich, Johan Karlsson, Lars Saetra, Rasmus Sjöstedt, Davíd Kristján Ólafsson, Robert Gojani, Romario Pereira Sipiao, Melker Hallberg, Noah Shamoun, Simon Skrabb, Deniz Hummet.

Expert Betting Tips

IF Elfsborg looks like they will be the team to control the action, and it will be difficult for Kalmar FF to get a goal against them. However, I expect the visitors to get a consolation goal in the match.

• Over 2.5 for 1.60 odds
• BTTS for 1.80 odds
• HT: W1 for 1.90 odds