Elfsborg and Hacken face off at Boras Arena on Sunday in a crucial Allsvenskan clash, with both sides looking to get their seasons back on track. For the hosts, it’s about regaining momentum in their push for European qualification, while Hacken are fighting to steer clear of the relegation battle.

Elfsborg were in excellent form throughout May, stringing together five consecutive league wins that saw them climb to the upper reaches of the table. However, their momentum has stalled dramatically in recent weeks. Following a 2-0 defeat to Hammarby and a surprising 1-0 loss in a friendly to Mjallby, they were held to a goalless draw by struggling Varnamo last weekend. That marked their third straight match without a goal—an alarming slump for a team that had scored four goals in each of their three prior league outings. Now sitting fourth with 26 points, they remain in the hunt for a European spot but must rediscover their attacking spark to stay in the race.

On the other hand, Hacken are enduring a difficult campaign. Last weekend’s 3-1 loss to GAIS was their second straight league defeat, and they’ve now won just one of their last six Allsvenskan fixtures. Poor away form continues to haunt them, with no road victories in the league for over two months. Their attacking output has also been disappointing, with only one shot on target in their last match and growing concerns over the consistency of their midfield and forward lines. Injuries are adding to their woes, with creative midfielder Mikkel Rygaard Jensen potentially sidelined for this clash.

Elfsborg will hope that attackers Arber Zeneli, Frederik Ihler, and Taylor Silverholt can finally break their scoring drought. Their wide players, particularly Simon Hedlund and Niklas Hult, will also be key in stretching Hacken’s backline and creating chances from the flanks. For the visitors, teenager Isak Brusberg—who scored last time out—will carry much of the burden in attack, supported by playmaker Srdan Hrstic.

Given Elfsborg’s strong home form—having won five of their last seven at Boras Arena—and Hacken’s away struggles, the hosts will be favourites. While Hacken could put up a spirited fight, Elfsborg’s urgency and quality should be enough to see them edge this one.

埃尔夫斯堡和哈肯将于周日在博拉斯球场对阵阿尔斯温斯坎，双方都希望自己的赛季能回到正轨。对于东道主来说，这是关于重新获得欧洲资格的动力，而哈肯正在努力避免降级战。

整个五月，埃尔夫斯堡的状态都很好，连续五场联赛胜利，使他们攀升到积分榜的上游。然而，最近几周，他们的势头急剧停滞。在0 - 2负于哈马比和0 - 1负于米哈尔比之后，他们在上周末又被苦苦挣扎的瓦尔纳莫逼平。这标志着他们连续第三场比赛没有进球——对于一支在之前的三场联赛中每场都进4球的球队来说，这是一个令人震惊的低迷。现在他们以26分排名第四，他们仍然在争夺欧洲席位，但必须重新发现他们的进攻火花来保持竞争。

另一方面，Hacken正在经历一场艰难的竞选。上周末1 - 3负于GAIS是他们在联赛中的第二场失利，而他们在最近6场对阵阿尔斯温斯坎的比赛中只赢了一场。糟糕的客场状态继续困扰着他们，两个多月来他们在联赛中没有取得任何客场胜利。他们的进攻输出也令人失望，在上一场比赛中只有一次射正，他们的中场和锋线的稳定性也越来越令人担忧。伤病给他们带来了麻烦，有创造力的中场米克尔·雷加德·詹森可能会缺席这场比赛。

埃尔夫斯堡希望前锋泽内利、伊勒和西尔弗霍尔特能够打破他们的进球荒。他们的边路球员，尤其是西蒙·赫隆德和尼克拉斯·霍特，也将是拉长哈肯后防线和从侧翼创造机会的关键。对于客队来说，上次进球的少年伊萨克·布鲁斯伯格将在组织者斯尔丹·赫斯蒂奇的支持下承担大部分进攻责任。

考虑到埃尔夫斯堡在主场的强势表现——最近7场在博拉斯竞技场赢了5场——以及哈肯在客场的挣扎，东道主将是最受欢迎的球队。虽然哈肯可以打得很激烈，但埃尔夫斯堡的紧迫感和实力应该足以让他们在这场比赛中胜出。