IFK Goteborg vs Gent Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Aug 2026

IFK Goteborg vs Gent Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Goteborg Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -115

Bet Now T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Strong Case for Goteborg to Cover the Line

We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Goteborg +0.25 at -115 against Gent. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

Read our complete Goteborg vs Gent betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

IFK Goteborg vs Gent Preview

Swedish Allsvenskan side IFK Goteborg and Belgian Pro League team Gent meet in the first leg of their Europa Conference League third qualifying round tie at Gamla Ullevi, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Thursday 6 August.

IFK Goteborg, currently fourth from bottom in the Swedish Allsvenskan, have won both games since sacking head coach Stefan Billborn and replacing him with former assistant coach and club legend Joacim Bjorklund.

Last time out, Goteborg secured a 2-0 Allsvenskan home win over Degerfors at Gamla Ullevi. The Blue and White enjoyed 52% possession and registered six shots on target, with Sam Larsson and Filip Ottosson both finding the net.

In the second Conference League qualifying round, Goteborg beat Estonian side FCI Levadia 3-1 away after extra time in the second leg, sealing a 4-3 aggregate win.

Gent, who finished fifth in the Belgian Pro League last season and are yet to begin their 2026/27 domestic campaign, progressed from the second Conference League qualifying round by beating Ukrainian Premier League outfit Cherkasy on penalties after the tie finished 0-0 on aggregate. In the second leg at Planet Group Arena, Rik De Mil's side enjoyed 56% possession and registered three shots on target.

IFK Goteborg – Last 10 League & Europa Conference League qualifying Games

Goteborg have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 17.6 attempts. Joachim Bjoerklund's side have averaged 48.3% possession and 6.0 corners per match, conceding 2.1 goals and 5.8 corners from 5.1 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts.

Players to Watch

Top scorer is Tobias Heintz on 4 goals, while Adam Bergmark Wiberg and Sebastian Clemmensen have both racked up 3. Sebastian Clemmensen is the leading assists maker on 3.

Gent – Last 10 League & Europa Conference League qualifying Games

Gent have won 2, lost 3 and drawn 5, averaging 2.3 shots on goal, 11.4 attempts and 1.2 goals. The Buffaloes average 48.1% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 14.4 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal.

Players to Watch

Wilfried Kanga and Jean-Kevin Duverne are both on 1 goals. Mathias Delorge and Hyllarion Goore have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games, while Davy Roef has one clean sheet to his name.

Main Match Prediction

We’ll split our stake by backing Goteborg +0.25 at odds of -115 for this Asian Handicap wager. There’s every chance that we see a strong performance from the home team in this Conference League qualifier.

The latest Europa Conference League qualifying team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

The +0.25 line has been covered by Goteborg in 6 of their last 10 games.

The +0.25 line has been covered by Goteborg in 12 of their last 20 games.

The +0.25 line has been covered by Goteborg in 2 consecutive games.

The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Gent in 13 consecutive games.

The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Gent in 16 of their last 20 games.

Goteborg +0.25 Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

There are bigger odds available to bettors who are willing to move the line. If you’re prepared for additional risk, more juice can be landed from your betting selections.

Thinking of betting? Browse our detailed guide for the best current offers, including free bets and the latest bonuses.

Goteborg Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -115 Watch Live Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Promotions on BetMGM! Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Disclosure: This preview contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. T&Cs apply. We only recommend licensed and regulated operators. See our Editorial Policy. Pick odds and lines reflect the price available at the time of publication (Aug 4, 19:27). Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Published 19:27, 04 August 2026

IFK Goteborg vs Gent Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Gent Favourites to Win According to Bookies

The bookmakers have Gent at +102 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 50% chance of winning this Conference League qualifier based on the betting odds. The +245 means that IFK Goteborg are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

Should you want to back Gent to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -217 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Goteborg have been chalked up at +143.

You can back Under 2.5 Goals or Over 2.5 Goals at roughly the same price right now. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -147.

The top betting sites always do a great job when it comes to Europa Conference League qualifying games. They provide football bettors with hundreds of markets and you can cherry-pick the most attractive options.

Wilfried Kanga Favourite to Find the Net First

Wilfried Kanga is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +410, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Player Goals

Sam Larsson (Goteborg)

First

+750

Anytime

+340

Aimé Omgba (Gent)

First

+850

Anytime

+350

Pieter Gerkens (Gent)

First

+800

Anytime

+390

Saidou Alioum (Goteborg)

First

+900

Anytime

+390

Lászlo Bénes (Gent)

First

+850

Anytime

+400

Atsuki Ito (Gent)

First

+1050

Anytime

+460

Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist (Goteborg)

First

+1100

Anytime

+525

Matisse Samoise (Gent)

First

+1200

Anytime

+540

Mathias Delorge (Gent)

First

+1200

Anytime

+550

Momodou Lamin Sonko (Gent)

First

+1300

Anytime

+575

Siebe Van der Heyden (Gent)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Tibe De Vlieger (Gent)

First

+1400

Anytime

+700

Leonardo Lopes (Gent)

First

+1700

Anytime

+800

Issaka Seidu (Goteborg)

First

+1900

Anytime

+850

Tiago Araújo (Gent)

First

+1900

Anytime

+850

Maksim Paskotsi (Gent)

First

+1800

Anytime

+900

Matties Volckaert (Gent)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Christian Burgess (Gent)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Abdul Ayinde (Gent)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1050

Live market odds and lines updated regularly. All odds subject to change. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Click here to read article