Match Details
The match between Athletic Club and IF Elfsborg is scheduled to take place on November 28, 2024, at the San Mamés Barria stadium. This UEFA Europa League fixture will be a league stage encounter. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner – 1.23, Draw – 7.55, Away Winner – 14.10.
Head-to-Head Comparison
For the first time in history, Athletic Club hosts a Swedish team like Elsfborg. Another interesting fact is that the last victory of the Spanish team against a Swedish team was against Ostersunds FK, of which they won 1 duel and drew 1..
Team Form: Athletic Club
Athletic Club has been in decent form recently with three wins and three draws in their last six matches across all competitions. They have shown solidity defensively by conceding only three goals during this period while scoring six themselves.
In terms of their performance at home, specific information about matches played or won is not available; however, they have managed to maintain an unbeaten record so far this season at San Mamés Barria. The Spanish lions are 6th in the UEFA Europa League table, with 10 points due to 3 wins and 1 draw, adding a goal average of +4-
Their most recent match was against Real Sociedad where they secured a narrow victory with Oihan Sancet finding the back of the net in the 26th minute to seal a crucial win for his team.
Team Form: IF Elfsborg
IF Elfsborg has had mixed results lately when playing away from home – winning three out of five matches but also suffering one defeat along with two draws during these fixtures.
While details about their current competition standings are unavailable, it can be inferred that they have performed reasonably well overall based on their recent performances both home and away. El Elfsborg is currently in 24th place in the UEFA Europa League table with 4 points, the result of 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses.
In their latest outing against Djurgardens IF (friendly club game), IF Elfsborg emerged victorious with an impressive 3-0 scoreline.
Key Players
For Athletic Club, Iñaki Williams has been a standout performer in the attacking department. With 14 goals and four assists to his name this season, he will be crucial for their chances of success against IF Elfsborg. Another player to watch out for is Álex Berenguer who has contributed eight goals and three assists so far.
IF Elfsborg’s key player is Per Samuel Frick, who has scored three goals and provided one assist in his appearances this season. His ability to find the back of the net could prove vital for their offensive threat.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent results, both teams have shown defensive solidity by conceding few goals. However, Athletic Club holds an advantage with six goals scored compared to IF Elfsborg’s eleven during their respective last six matches across all competitions.
It should also be noted that neither team has experienced high-scoring encounters recently as there haven’t been any instances where they’ve scored more than three or more goals in a single match.
Considering these statistics along with other factors such as home advantage (for Athletic Club) and away form (for IF Elfsborg), it can be anticipated that this match may not witness an abundance of goal-scoring opportunities.
Prediction: Athletic Club 1 – 0 IF Elfsborg
Given the current form displayed by both teams and considering various statistical insights available, it is predicted that Athletic Club will secure a narrow victory over IF Elfsborg with a final scoreline of 1-0.
