Västerås vs IF Elfsborg Prediction: Both sides out for their first win of the season

Västerås will continue their journey in the Sweden Allsvenskan when they face Elfsborg at the Hitachi Energy Arena. Both sides are still seeking their first win of the season. Who will secure their first win? Below are previews, possible starting 11, expert betting tips, and odds.

After finishing at the top of the Sweden Superettan last season, Västerås began their top-tier football journey with a narrow 1-0 defeat to AIK. Despite the loss, Västerås's performance was commendable, as they controlled the game with 56% possession and fired 14 shots, 5 of which were on target. Kalle Karlsson’s men will now need to bounce back from this setback and aim for the best this season. It's worth noting that despite the loss, Västerås have only lost 1 of their last 22 home games.

Elfsborg started their season with a 2-2 draw against Varnamo. Michael Baidoo scored in the 11th minute of the game to put Elfsborg ahead, followed by a goal from 31-year-old Simon Hedlund to double the lead. However, they couldn't hold on to the 2-goal advantage as they conceded in the 42nd and 56th minutes of the game. Elfsborg managed just 42% possession of the ball in the match and took 14 shots, with 8 on target. Elfsborg remain unbeaten in their last 4 games coming into this upcoming clash.

Vasteras – Anton Fagerström, Herman Magnusson, Mikael Marqués, Alex Douglas, Simon Gefvert, Marcus Linday, Patric Aslund, Max Larsson, Simon Johansson, Ibrahim Diabate, Matteo Ahlinvi.

Elfsborg – Marcus Bundgaard, Johan Larsson, Sebastian Holmen, Terry Yegbe, Niklas Hult, Noah Söderberg, Andri Fannar Baldursson, Michael Baidoo, Gottfrid Rapp, Jalal Abdulai, Arber Zeneli.

Västerås's performance has been superb so far despite losing their first game of the season. They have shown composure on the ball, but their lack of experience in top-tier football is still affecting their games. Therefore, I won't be backing them in this game because Elfsborg is one of the best teams in the league, despite dropping points in their first game of the season. With my trust in both sides, I expect goals to be scored at both ends, but Elfsborg will eke out a win.

• BTTS for 1.60 odds
• W2 for 2.07 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.65 odds