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Djurgårdens IF vs. Elfsborg – Match Prediction, Team Form & Starting XIs | Saturday, July 19

🧠 Match Preview with Interesting Fact

Djurgårdens IF and Elfsborg clash on Saturday, July 19, in a pivotal Allsvenskan showdown with both sides eyeing drastically different goals. Djurgården are struggling to find form in mid-table mediocrity, while Elfsborg are quietly pushing for European qualification and sit just outside the top three.

One interesting subplot? The last time Djurgården defeated Elfsborg at home was in 2021, and they haven’t won back-to-back home games since the early weeks of this season.

🔍 Team Analysis

Djurgårdens IF

Once a consistent top-four force, Djurgårdens are enduring a rough 2025 campaign. With only five wins from 15 matches, they sit 10th with 19 points, dangerously closer to the relegation zone than the European spots.

Their last outing — a 1-0 defeat to bottom-placed Värnamo — summed up a lacklustre year, despite a 5-1 hammering of Degerfors prior. Coach Jani Honkavaara is under pressure to turn things around quickly.

Key Players:

  • Tokmac Nguen – 9 goals; clinical when fed.
  • August Priske – Also on 9 goals, a focal point in attack.

Injury Concerns:

  • Nino Zugelj
  • Malkolm Nilsson Safqvist

Elfsborg

Elfsborg are surging again after a minor dip. Their recent 2-1 win over IFK Göteborg was a statement, propelling them to 4th place with 29 points. With just four points off 2nd and a game in hand, they’re very much in the title race conversation.

Coach Oscar Hiljemark has brought balance to the squad, with strong midfield control and clinical finishing.

Key Players:

  • Frederik Ihler – 7 goals, emerging talisman.
  • Simon Hedlund – 6 goals, 7 assists from wing-back – pure dynamism.

Injury Concerns:

  • None reported.

📊 Head-to-Head & Past Encounters

  • Total meetings: 116
  • Djurgården wins: 37
  • Elfsborg wins: 47
  • Draws: 32

📌 Last 10 meetings: 4 wins each, 2 draws.
📌 Last match: Elfsborg 4-0 Djurgården (May 2025)
📌 Elfsborg have scored 12 goals in their last 5 meetings with Djurgården.
📌 Djurgården have only scored 14 goals in 15 matches – the third-worst attack in the league.

🔮 Prediction with Goal.mu/Mauri.bet

Prediction:
🎯 Djurgården 1–2 Elfsborg

Despite playing at home, Djurgården’s inconsistency and lack of attacking fluidity leave them vulnerable. Elfsborg’s in-form front line and away record (4W, 1D in 7) tip the scales in their favour.

💰 Betting Tips

  • BTTS – Yes 🔥
    Elfsborg are scoring freely but conceding occasionally. Djurgården may sneak one at home.
  • Over 2.5 Goals ✅
    The last few meetings have seen high scores.
  • Anytime Scorer: Simon Hedlund (Elfsborg) 💣
    Direct, clinical, and on form from wide areas.

📋 Possible Lineups

Djurgårdens IF (4-2-3-1):

Manojlovic – Bergh, Tenho, Danielson, Kosugi – Schuller, Siltanen – Aslund, Gulliksen, Nguen – Priske

Elfsborg (3-4-3):

Eriksson – Wilkstrom, Buhari, Yegbe – Hedlund, Thomasen, Zeneli, Hult – Silverholt, Olsson, Ihler

⏱️ Half-Time Result Prediction

Half-Time Score: Djurgårdens 0–1 Elfsborg
Expect Elfsborg to strike early and control the tempo, especially with Hedlund’s pace and Zeneli’s control.

📅 Match Details

📅 Match Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
🏟 Venue: Tele2 Arena, Stockholm
⏰ Kickoff Time: 6:00 PM UK Time

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