Desperate to claim a much-welcomed Allsvenskan boost on Sunday afternoon, Elfsborg will travel to GAIS this weekend.With all eyes fixed on North America for the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, we have a host of attractive betting promotions.Verdict: GAIS winBest Odds: 1/1Bookmaker: 1xBetGAISStarting with the hosts, securing a stellar bronze medal finish among Sweden’s elite last season, GAIS once again have their sights fixed on clinching another famous European ticket this time around. Set to get their Europa Conference League qualifying adventure underway later in the month, Fredrick Holmberg’s side certainly find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Last seen marking their return from the summer interval with a 1-1 stalemate away at Brommapojkarna, GAIS have rightfully received a string of plaudits. Heading into the six-week break with a routine 3-0 victory against Kalmar, Sunday’s hosts have suffered just a sole defeat from any of their previous nine consecutive Allsvenskan appearances – a purple patch that stems all the way back to April 19th.GAIS Team NewsBoth still dealing with respective long-term knee injuries, GAIS will once again be without the duo of Kevin Holmen and Danish youth international Andreas Hermansen this weekend.However, both missing out away at Brommapojkarna last week after serving their own respective domestic suspensions, William Milovanovic and new recruit Samuel Salter will return to GAIS’ travelling squad on Sunday afternoon.ElfsborgAs for the visitors, flying out of the traps when opening up the 2026 campaign and registering nine points from their first four Allsvenskan appearances, Elfsborg quickly underlined their status as one of Sweden’s surprise packages. However, marking their return from the summer interval with a downbeat 2-1 loss at home against Hammarby, Bjorn Hamberg’s camp have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Along with failing to register a single win from any of their last five consecutive Allsvenskan appearances, Elfsborg have also put just a sole win on the board from their previous eight attempts – a rut that stems back to April 22nd. It should also be highlighted, the Yellows have lost each of their previous three straight trips to GAIS by an aggregate score of 6-1.Elfsborg Team NewsNot making a single appearance since suffering a broken ankle back in April, Elfsborg will once again be without veteran midfielder Per Frick on Sunday afternoon. Likewise, academy graduate Ludvig Richtner remains on the sidelines with an elbow issue.Completing a permanent switch from AIK Stockholm ahead of the 2026 campaign, Thomas Poppler Isherwood will start at the heart of Elfsborg’s defence this weekend. Bagging a consolation strike last week, 23-year-old Ari Sigurpalsson could be handed a full recall.GAIS vs Elfsborg Key Factors to ConsiderWhen GAIS and Elfsborg last met at the Gamla Ullevi back on February 14th, Sunday’s hosts secured a 2-0 victory.In fact, GAIS have won each of their last three consecutive home showdowns against Elfsborg by an aggregate score of 6-1.GAIS have suffered just a sole defeat from any of their previous nine consecutive Allsvenskan appearances – a purple patch that stems all the way back to April 19th.Along with failing to register a single win from any of their last five consecutive Allsvenskan appearances, Elfsborg have also put just a sole win on the board from their previous eight attempts – a rut that stems back to April 22nd.Continuing on from last season, GAIS have suffered just a sole competitive defeat in front of their own supporters over the past 11 months.ConclusionSuffering just a sole defeat from any of their previous nine consecutive Allsvenskan appearances, GAIS will be looking to extend on their eye-catching flurry here. Knowing that they can leapfrog Sunday’s opponents and move within touching distance of the European spots, the Athletes will also be excited by a dominant recent record against Elfsborg. Winning each of their last three straight showdowns against the Allsvenskan strugglers in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 6-1, we are expecting a similar outcome this weekend.Verdict: GAIS winBest Odds: 1/1Bookmaker: 1xBetThe post Prediction: GAIS vs Elfsborg appeared first on SoccerNews.