On Monday, starting with 18:00, the Elfsborg – Sirius match will be played, within the 12th round in Sweden, the first league. Sirius has won 4 of the last 6 direct matches, and in the previous 3 14 goals have been scored. Last season, Elfsborg won 4-2 away and drew at home, score 1-1. In Elfsborg, Sirius ticked two victories out of four visits, in 2015 and 2017.
Elfsborg ranks 3rd in the Swedish first league, with 20 points obtained in the first 11 stages, with a positive goal difference, 17-14. However, it is a very weak defense for a podium team in Allsvenskan. At home, the group coached by Jimmy Thelin is undefeated and has a ranking line with two wins and three draws. In the event of a success with Sirus, Elfsborg could move up to 2nd in the rankings if Malmo loses to Gothenburg.
Sirius has 16 points accumulated at this time of the season, thanks to which it is placed on the 6th place. Henrik Rydstrom’s team comes after a hard defeat, 2-5 at home with Malmo, but can reach an opponent point on Monday, with a victory. In the away games, Sirius has two victories, two draws and one defeat. Also, the external goal average is positive, 5-3. In general, with 4 successes, 4 draws and 3 defeats, the “black-blues” have a goal difference of 17-17.
Elfsborg won 6 Swedish championship titles;
The “yellows” won 3 times in the Swedish Cup;
Sirius won the Swedish second league in 2016;
Since being promoted in 2016, the “black-blues” have not relegated;
PREDICTION: Elfsborg to win @ 2,02
