Vänersborgs IF vs IFK Skövde: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Vänersborgs IF welcome IFK Skövde for a Division 2 Norra Götaland fixture on Saturday 17 October (12:00 WAT). In the table, Vänersborgs IF are 14th, in the drop zone, on 9 points after 26 matches; IFK Skövde are 3rd (among the top four) with 50. There are 41 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Vänersborgs IF, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to IF Karlstad II, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
IFK Skövde, last 5: LWWLW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Skara, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours IFK Skövde, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.0 for Vänersborgs IF.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Vänersborgs IF 1.0 xG, IFK Skövde 2.4 xG – a total near 3.4. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 66% and GG at 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Vänersborgs IF 13%, draw 18%, IFK Skövde 69%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.52.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was IFK Skövde to win (69%, odds 1.42). Most likely score in line with that pick: Vänersborgs IF 0–2 IFK Skövde. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Vänersborgs IF13%fair 7.73 · @6.00
Draw18%fair 5.62 · @4.60
IFK Skövde69%fair 1.44 · @1.42
3.38Expected goals
0.96Vänersborgs IF xG
2.42IFK Skövde xG
60%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–210%
1–210%
0–18%
0–38%
1–18%
1–38%
From our goals model: Vänersborgs IF 1.0 – 2.4 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✓
69%
1.44
1.42
Double chance
IFK Skövde or draw✓
87%
1.15
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
60%
1.67
1.52
Draw no bet
IFK Skövde (draw no bet)✓
84%
1.19
–
Asian handicap
IFK Skövde -1 (Asian handicap)
61%
1.65
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
84%
1.19
1.11
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
66%
1.51
1.37
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
54%
1.86
1.80
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
72%
1.40
1.34
First team to score
IFK Skövde to score first✓
69%
1.45
–
Half-time result
IFK Skövde ahead at half-time✗
51%
1.95
–
Half-time / full-time
HT IFK Skövde / FT IFK Skövde✗
46%
2.15
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.44
–
Recent results
Vänersborgs IF – last 6
LLLLLL
11 Oct
@ IF Karlstad II
0–4
L
3 Oct
@ Husqvarna
0–4
L
25 Sep
vs Ahlafors
1–2
L
20 Sep
@ Lidköping
2–5
L
11 Sep
vs Grebbestad
1–2
L
6 Sep
@ Skara
0–5
L
0.7Scored / game
3.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
IFK Skövde – last 6
LWWLWD
9 Oct
vs Skara
0–1
L
3 Oct
@ Stenungsund
3–0
W
27 Sep
vs IF Karlstad II
1–0
W
18 Sep
@ Husqvarna
0–1
L
12 Sep
vs Tord
1–0
W
4 Sep
@ Kumla
0–0
D
0.8Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
0%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Vänersborgs IF and IFK Skövde.
What is the prediction for Vänersborgs IF vs IFK Skövde?
Our pick is IFK Skövde to win with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.
Who will win Vänersborgs IF vs IFK Skövde?
On our numbers Vänersborgs IF have a 13% chance of winning, the draw 18% and IFK Skövde 69%.
How many goals will there be in Vänersborgs IF vs IFK Skövde?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Vänersborgs IF vs IFK Skövde?
Our predicted score is Vänersborgs IF 0–2 IFK Skövde, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Vänersborgs IF vs IFK Skövde?
Vänersborgs IF vs IFK Skövde (Division 2 Norra Götaland) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 12:00 (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.
