Vänersborgs IF vs IFK Skövde preview and prediction
The match
The Division 2 Norra Götaland sees Vänersborgs IF take on IFK Skövde on Saturday 17 October, kicking off at 12:00 (WAT). Vänersborgs IF are 14th with 9 points from 26 games (in the bottom three), while IFK Skövde sit 3rd on 50 points (in the top four). A gap of 41 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Vänersborgs IF's last 5: LLLLL Most recently they lost to IF Karlstad II 0–4 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
IFK Skövde's last 5: LWWLW Most recently they lost to Skara 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
IFK Skövde arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 0.9 for Vänersborgs IF and 2.4 for IFK Skövde. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 66% and both teams to score at 60%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Vänersborgs IF 13%, draw 18%, IFK Skövde 70%.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.52.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was IFK Skövde to win – a 70% chance at odds of 1.42. Predicted score: Vänersborgs IF 0–2 IFK Skövde. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Vänersborgs IF13%fair 7.91 · @6.00
Draw18%fair 5.71 · @4.60
IFK Skövde70%fair 1.43 · @1.42
3.38Expected goals
0.95Vänersborgs IF xG
2.43IFK Skövde xG
60%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–210%
1–210%
0–18%
0–38%
1–18%
1–38%
From our goals model: Vänersborgs IF 0.9 – 2.4 IFK Skövde expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
IFK Skövde to win✓
70%
1.43
1.42
Double chance
IFK Skövde or draw✓
87%
1.14
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
60%
1.67
1.52
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
Half-time result
IFK Skövde ahead at half-time✗
52%
1.93
–
Half-time / full-time
HT IFK Skövde / FT IFK Skövde✗
47%
2.13
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–2✗
10%
9.93
–
Form
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 70% 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 70%.
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).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
