Sirius - IFK Göteborg predictions

The home team are slightly stronger as far as most online bookies are concerned, but the difference is by no means insurmountable. Both a stalemate and a victory for IFK Göteborg are still on the table.

Given their reputation for perseverance, we expect IFK Göteborg to give their best effort in this match.

Sirius have a chance to bounce back from a disappointing Mjällby loss in the last Allsvenskan round. They fell behind in the first 45 minutes and failed to claw their way back which left the home supporters with a bitter taste in their mouth.

Top bookmakers online were fairly optimistic about IFK Göteborg’s chances in the previous round. However, Elfsborg defeated them 1:2 after establishing dominance in the first half.

A high concessions rate is not a good look to have, and Sirius have been on a downward spiral when it comes to their defensive performance. With 5 goals conceded over their past 3 games, there’s definite room for improvement.

Given 6 goals conceded in their own net over the past 3 matches, IFK Göteborg's defensive line is much to be desired.

Earlier in the season, Sirius lost an away game against IFK Göteborg, though it was with a relatively small goal difference. Most betting predictions agree that things will go differently this time, especially with the 2.38 odds for a home win in mind.

Fortunately, both teams will have a complete lineup this Sunday, with no players out due to injury or suspension.

We can say with no small amount of confidence that this match will confirm the Over 2.5 Goals market. Both teams fit the bill for such a wager perfectly, so this is a very safe bet, offered at the odds of 1.70 at 888Sport.