Football Bet of the Day for Monday: The Allsvenskan’s race for European qualification has thrown up a fascinating Monday night encounter, with GAIS entertaining IFK Goteborg at Gamla Ullevi. Stakes are high for both clubs, but one side looks better placed to seize the moment.
One of our trusted experts, known for his deep knowledge of Nordic football, has picked this game as Today’s Best Bet, and the selection makes plenty of sense.
18+. Play Safe. From 00:01 on 18.10.2022. £30 bonus. New customers only. Minimum £10 stake on odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater on sportsbook (excluding Virtual markets). Further terms apply. #Ad. 18+Only, gambleaware.org | New customers only. 7 days to place qualifying bet of £10 at 1/1 (2.0) to receive 4 x £10 Free Bets: 1 x £10 football, 1 x £10 horse racing & 2 x £10 Bet Builders. Free Bets cannot be used on e-sports and non-UK/IE horse racing. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. #Ad. 18+Only, gambleaware.org | Open Account Offer – New Customers only. Bet £10 and get £30 in Free Bets when you join bet365. Sign up, deposit between £5 and £10 to your account and bet365 will give you five times that value in Free Bets when you place qualifying bets to the same value settle. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits. Min odds/bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. T&Cs , time limits & exclusions apply. Registration Required. #Ad. 18+ Only, gambleaware.org | New customers only. Register, deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility exclusions & T&Cs Apply. | New cust only. Opt-in required. Deposit & place a bet within 7 days and settle a £10 minimum bet at odds of 4/5 (1.8) or greater to be credited with 3 x £10 Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Free Bet Builder and 1 x £10 football. Free Bets cannot be used on e-sports and non-UK/IE horse racing. 7 day expiry. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply. Acca Club: Available to new & existing customers. 3 or more selections. Min Odds: 3/10 (1.3) per leg. Max stake: £500. Max Winnings: £200,000 per boost. Profit Boost amounts vary. Horse Racing, Greyhounds & Trotting excluded. Exclusions apply. Full T&C’s apply. 18+ GambleAware.org. | New bettors. Select bonus at signup or use code SPORT. Wager deposit & bonus 8x. Max qualifying bet = bonus. Valid 60 days. Odds, bet & payment limits apply. T&Cs Apply; 18+ | Please gamble responsibly #Ad. 18+Only, gambleaware.org |
⚽ Football Bet of the Day
GAIS vs IFK Goteborg
Linus Bergström; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Under 2.5 Goals | |
4/5 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Aston Villa’s home record is outstanding, but their scoring woes persist. Crystal Palace travel well and rarely concede heavily. With both teams struggling in attack, the evidence points strongly towards a low-scoring affair. Under 2.5 goals looks the safest route for Sunday’s best bet. | |
📈 Three Key Stats Behind Today’s Best Bet
- GAIS are unbeaten in 11 league matches, winning seven of those.
- IFK Goteborg have alternated wins and losses in each of their last six Allsvenskan games.
- GAIS have the third-best goal difference in the league this season.
WHY BETTING WITH WILLIAM HILL? | |
| |
18+. Play Safe. From 00:01 on 18.10.2022. £30 bonus. New customers only. Minimum £10 stake on odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater on sportsbook (excluding Virtual markets). Further terms apply. #Ad. 18+Only, gambleaware.org | |
Rationale:
This is a clash loaded with European implications, and GAIS head into it with a significant momentum advantage. Fredrik Holmberg’s men are riding an 11-match unbeaten streak in the league, a run that has propelled them into sixth place and within touching distance of the Conference League qualifying spots.
Their resilience has been a standout feature of this campaign. Losing only twice all season, they have consistently found ways to avoid defeat, whether by grinding out narrow wins or rallying late for draws. In their last four home fixtures, they’ve taken maximum points on three occasions, demonstrating that Gamla Ullevi has become a reliable hunting ground for them.
The recent 2-2 draw against bottom side Varnamo was a minor setback, but context matters — GAIS still created numerous chances and were caught out by lapses rather than structural flaws. With the third-best goal difference in the division, their balance between attack and defence is strong, and Holmberg will be keen to reassert control in front of their own fans.
On the other side, IFK Goteborg arrive with form that has been inconsistent at best. Stefan Billborn’s side have alternated between wins and losses in their last six league outings, a pattern that reflects their inability to build momentum. Their 3-0 success over Degerfors last week was a step forward, but given Degerfors’ struggles, it’s not a definitive gauge of their strength.
The absence of midfielder David Kruse through suspension removes a key figure in their transition play, and the potential loss of August Erlingmark at the back could further unsettle them. While Goteborg have picked up wins on the road this season, their defensive lapses — including the late collapse against Elfsborg — remain a concern.
GAIS’ attacking trio of Gustav Lundgren, Ibrahim Diabate, and Rasmus Niklasson should find openings, especially if Goteborg’s reshuffled backline takes time to settle. With European places on the line and home advantage in their favour, GAIS look the more cohesive and battle-ready side.
✅ Best Bet: GAIS to win
Enhance your betting game with our daily free betting tips, predictions, and accumulators.
For more betting tips and news, check out:
Don’t forget to visit our Free Bets page for the best possible value from our Today’s Football Predictions, as well as our Predictions for Tomorrow’s Football Predictions.
