Elfsborg vs Rijeka: Head-to-Head Stats and Match Preview
The highly anticipated UEFA Europa League encounter is scheduled to take place on August 15, 2024, between IF Elfsborg and HNK Rijeka. Both teams have enjoyed a bag of mixed results in recent times, making this one of the more compelling fixtures to follow.
Recent Form
The latest game of Elfsborg and Rijeka ended in a draw, as one would have expected, at the Europa League Qualifying Third Round. This result underlined how equally matched these two teams have been over their recent encounter.
Elfsborg Recent Performances:
- Win: 2-1 against GAIS in the Swedish Allsvenskan
- Draw: 1-1 against Rijeka in the Europa League
Elfsborg has had a decent form at home, and they will make the most of home advantage in securing a vital win.
Rijeka Recent Performances:
- Win: 1-0 against Corvinul Hunedoara in the Europa League Qualifying Third Round
Although Rijeka's away form has not been great, the team has shown some fighting spirit in recent outings and would look to enhance their away performance.
Head-to-Head Record
In their only previous encounter, the match ended in a 1-1 draw. This would indicate that both teams are rather evenly matched, with neither side able to win in their previous meetings.
Key Stats
- Previous Meetings: 1
- Elfsborg Wins: 0
- Rijeka Wins: 0
- Draws: 1
- Average Goals per Match: 2
- BTTS (Both Teams to Score): 100%
Current Season Performance
So far this season in the UEFA Europa League:
- Elfsborg: 2.5 PPG at home
- Rijeka: 0.75 PPG away
The fine form of Elfsborg at home and disappointing on-road performance by Rijeka are sure to determine the fate of this likely encounter.
What to Expect
The game thus looks to be a tightly contested affair by both teams who have shown great ability to both score and protect their respective defensive ends. Football fans can thus look forward to a great match with Elfsborg's strong home form and Rijeka's potential for an upset.
For more detailed information and updates, you can check out the Sky Sports match preview or visit the UEFA Europa League stats page.
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