Expect Goteborg to line up in their usual 4-3-3, with Viktor Andersson in goal and a back four of Jallow, Erlingmark, Hermannsson and Tolf. In midfield, Oliver Maansson and David Kruse will sit deep, with Sam Larsson pulling the strings higher up. The front three of Clemmensen, Bergmark Wiberg and Heintz give them pace and direct running in behind. They will look to press Elfsborg high, force turnovers in the middle third, and then release the wide men early. At Gamla Ullevi, the pitch is tight, and Goteborg know how to use that to their advantage — they squeeze the space, make it uncomfortable for visitors to play out.

Elfsborg will likely set up in a 4-3-3 as well, with Pettersson behind Jensen, Holmen, Isherwood and Hult. Julius Magnusson and Simon Olsson form a double pivot, with Julius Beck ahead of them as the creative hub. Momoh Kamara and Arber Zeneli provide width, and Leo Ostman leads the line. They will try to play through the middle, but Goteborg's midfield trio is well-drilled at cutting off those passing lanes. The battle will be won in the wide areas: if Goteborg's full-backs can push high and pin back Elfsborg's wingers, the visitors will have no out ball. Set pieces could also be decisive — both teams have height at the back, but Goteborg's delivery from Larsson and Clemmensen has been a weapon all season.