Herrestads vs Vänersborgs IF: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
18:00 WAT, Friday 21 August: Herrestads v Vänersborgs IF in the Division 2 Norra Götaland. In the table, Herrestads are 7th, upper half, on 37 points after 26 matches; Vänersborgs IF are 14th (in the drop zone) with 9. There are 28 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Herrestads, last 5: DWWLD Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with IFK Skövde, away. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Vänersborgs IF, last 5: LLDWL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Vänersborgs FK, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Herrestads, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.8 for Vänersborgs IF.
Head to head
When they last met (15 Jun 2026) it ended Vänersborgs IF 2–2 Herrestads.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Herrestads 2.4 xG, Vänersborgs IF 1.4 xG – a total near 3.8. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 72% and GG at 68%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Herrestads 60%, draw 19%, Vänersborgs IF 20%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.36.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (72%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Herrestads 2–1 Vänersborgs IF. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Herrestads60%fair 1.65 · @1.53
Draw19%fair 5.19 · @4.40
Vänersborgs IF20%fair 4.94 · @4.75
3.77Expected goals
2.41Herrestads xG
1.36Vänersborgs IF xG
68%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
2–07%
2–26%
1–06%
From our goals model: Herrestads 2.4 – 1.4 Vänersborgs IF expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Herrestads vs Vänersborgs IF?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Herrestads vs Vänersborgs IF?
On our numbers Herrestads have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Vänersborgs IF 20%.
How many goals will there be in Herrestads vs Vänersborgs IF?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Herrestads vs Vänersborgs IF?
Our predicted score is Herrestads 2–1 Vänersborgs IF, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Herrestads vs Vänersborgs IF?
Herrestads vs Vänersborgs IF (Division 2 Norra Götaland) kicks off on Friday 21 August 2026 at 18:00 (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.
