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Olympic
25Very poor

Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -7 goal difference

IFK Goteborg
63Average

Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +2 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Total Goals
Over 2.5 Goals

BetGenius backs Over 2.5 Goals (Total Goals) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

76%
Confidence
Strong
Preview

Match preview

Olympic host IFK Goteborg in Svenska Cupen action following a volatile run of fixtures. Olympic have been involved in remarkably high-scoring encounters, but their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed repeatedly, most notably in a 7-1 defeat against Lund and a 4-3 reverse against Tvaaker.

IFK Goteborg enter the clash after steady recent performances across their schedule, including a 1-0 victory over Orgryte IS and a 1-1 draw with IF Elfsborg. While they will navigate squad absences with G. Ersoy, A. Mucolli, A. Jallow, and K. Thordarson unavailable, the visitors possess attacking quality capable of testing a fragile home backline.

Given Olympic expansive style and frequent involvement in open fixtures, this cup encounter presents conditions that strongly favor a high total goal count over ninety minutes.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Olympic have conceded 16 goals across their last five matches, averaging over three goals conceded per game in that period.
  2. Four of Olympic last five fixtures have seen at least four goals scored.
  3. IFK Goteborg have scored in four of their last five matches, including a 3-2 victory over Kalmar FF.
  4. IFK Goteborg will be without G. Ersoy and A. Mucolli due to injury, alongside A. Jallow and K. Thordarson.
Availability

Team news

Olympic

Team news unavailable for this fixture.

IFK Goteborg

  • A. JallowMuscle Injury
  • A. MucolliKnee Injury
  • A. ErlingmarkInactive
  • R. LundqvistInactive
Numbers

Statistical comparison

Olympic at homeIFK Goteborg away
1
Played
12
1-0-0
W-D-L
4-3-5
—
Scored /game
1.5
—
Conceded /game
2.5
—
Clean sheets
8%
—
Failed to score
33%
80%
BTTS (last 5)
60%
80%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
60%
History

Head-to-head

0
Olympic
0
Draws
1
IFK Goteborg

IFK Goteborg have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.

  • 2026-09-02Olympic0-5IFK Goteborg
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Our record in Svenska Cupen

62%13 won from 21 settled predictions

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Predictions

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FeaturedWON
Total Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
76%
Confidence

Olympic have shown significant defensive instability in recent matches, conceding 16 goals across their last five outings. Four of those five fixtures produced at least four total goals, highlighted by high-scoring affairs against Lund (1-7), Tvaaker (3-4), AFC Malmo (2-2), and Skovde AIK (3-1). With IFK Goteborg having scored in four of their previous five competitive games, match conditions point toward three or more goals.

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Published August 31, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.