Vänersborgs FK 20%Draw 15%IFK Skövde 65%Expected goals 1.06 – 2.15
65%
Betarazi pick
IFK Skövde to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.55 · bookmaker 1.70 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.70Odds
Picks by market
ResultIFK Skövde to win ✓65% · @1.70
Double chanceEither team to win ✓85% · @1.18
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓51% · fair 1.98
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗83% · fair 1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–3 ✗7% · fair 15.02
Vänersborgs FK vs IFK Skövde: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 21 August the Division 2 Norra Götaland brings Vänersborgs FK against IFK Skövde. Kick-off: 18:15 WAT. In the table, Vänersborgs FK are 9th, lower half, on 32 points after 26 matches; IFK Skövde are 3rd (among the top four) with 50. There are 18 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Vänersborgs FK, last 5: WLLWL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Vänersborgs IF, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.5 conceded per game.
IFK Skövde, last 5: DDDDW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Falkenbergs FF, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Vänersborgs FK 1.1 xG, IFK Skövde 2.2 xG – a total near 3.2. That is an open game on paper: 62% for three or more goals, 49% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Vänersborgs FK 20%, draw 15%, IFK Skövde 65%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was IFK Skövde to win (65%, odds 1.70 – longer than our fair 1.55, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Vänersborgs FK 1–2 IFK Skövde. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Vänersborgs FK20%fair 4.95 · @3.65
Draw15%fair 6.56 · @3.65
IFK Skövde65%fair 1.55 · @1.70
3.22Expected goals
1.06Vänersborgs FK xG
2.15IFK Skövde xG
49%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–210%
0–29%
1–19%
0–19%
1–37%
0–37%
From our goals model: Vänersborgs FK 1.1 – 2.2 IFK Skövde expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
IFK Skövde to win✓
65%
1.55
1.70 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
85%
1.18
1.18
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
51%
1.98
–
Draw no bet
IFK Skövde (draw no bet)✓
76%
1.31
–
Asian handicap
IFK Skövde -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
62%
1.61
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
83%
1.20
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
62%
1.61
1.47
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
59%
1.69
1.55
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
1.22
First team to score
IFK Skövde to score first✓
64%
1.56
–
Half-time result
IFK Skövde ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.18
–
Half-time / full-time
HT IFK Skövde / FT IFK Skövde✗
40%
2.49
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–3✗
7%
15.02
–
Recent results
Vänersborgs FK – last 6
WLLWLL
17 Aug
@ Vänersborgs IF
2–0
W
7 Aug
@ Skara
0–4
L
31 Jul
vs Herrestads
2–4
L
27 Jun
@ Motala
1–0
W
18 Jun
vs Stenungsund
2–4
L
14 Jun
@ Husqvarna
1–3
L
1.3Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
IFK Skövde – last 6
DDDDWL
18 Aug
vs Falkenbergs FF
1–1
D
15 Aug
vs Herrestads
2–2
D
8 Aug
@ Grebbestad
1–1
D
31 Jul
vs Ahlafors
0–0
D
27 Jul
vs Jonkopings Sodra
1–0
W
25 Jun
vs Lidköping
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Vänersborgs FK and IFK Skövde.
What is the prediction for Vänersborgs FK vs IFK Skövde?
Our pick is IFK Skövde to win with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.
Who will win Vänersborgs FK vs IFK Skövde?
On our numbers Vänersborgs FK have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 15% and IFK Skövde 65%.
How many goals will there be in Vänersborgs FK vs IFK Skövde?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Vänersborgs FK vs IFK Skövde?
Our predicted score is Vänersborgs FK 1–2 IFK Skövde, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Vänersborgs FK vs IFK Skövde?
Vänersborgs FK vs IFK Skövde (Division 2 Norra Götaland) kicks off on Friday 21 August 2026 at 18:15 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
