Form and context

IF Elfsborg host Malmo FF at Borås Arena on Friday, with the home side unbeaten in four of their last five matches in all competitions. Malmo FF have been less consistent, losing two of their last five in all competitions. The match is part of the Allsvenskan 2026-2027 season.

Team news

• IF Elfsborg: No confirmed team news yet. The club has published supporter information for the fixture, including ticket sales and matchday arrangements at Borås Arena.
• Malmo FF: No confirmed team news yet.

What the numbers say

• IF Elfsborg have scored 1.9 goals per game and conceded 0.7 on average across their last 10 matches in all competitions.
• Malmo FF average 1.0 goal for and 1.1 against across their last 10 matches in all competitions.
• The most recent head to head went to IF Elfsborg, a 2-1 win on 26 July 2026; the previous meeting was a 2-2 draw.
• Malmo FF have won three of the last eight head to head meetings, with IF Elfsborg winning four and one draw.

Our view

Elfsborg arrive with the stronger recent defensive record and a recent head to head win over Malmo FF. Malmo FF have shown they can score, but their away form in all competitions has been mixed. The home side look the more settled team going into this one.

Most likely outcome: home win - Elfsborg's solid defensive numbers and recent head to head edge point their way.