It looked like there would be another loss of points for Elfsborg - when they were visited by Malmö on Sunday.
With 20 minutes left, the Swedish champions led 2–1, but then came the turning point.
Michaeil Baidoo equalized and Danish midfielder Andre Römer scored a corner to make it 3-2.
The win was Elfsborg's first since June 27.
They now rise to ninth place in the Allsvenskan.
For Malmö, the loss means that the team has eleven points up to league leader Häcken.
The text is updated.