- IFK Norrkoping (W) are undefeated in 5 games (W4, D1) including their last 3 at home (W2, D1).
- Vaxjo (W) have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Vaxjo (W) have failed to win either of their last 2 away games against IFK Norrkoping (W).
IFK Norrkoping (W) are the clear choice for the win
6th placed IFK Norrkoping (W) are the in-form team in this Damallsvenskan 2025 mid-table match-up after going 5 games undefeated, winning 4 of those including the last 3. When it comes to the IFK Norrkoping (W) vs Vaxjo (W) prediction, Vaxjo (W) have been inconsistent of late, winning 2 of their last 5 and losing the other 3.
IFK Norrkoping (W) have a slight edge in the head-to-head record between these two clubs with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from the most recent 5 meetings between the pair, including a 1-1 draw at Vaxjo (W). With IFK Norrkoping (W) in far better form and at better odds this weekend, we’re backing the hosts to take all three points and further extend their current unbeaten run, which is also reflected in our IFK Norrkoping (W) vs Vaxjo (W) prediction.
Norrcoping’s structure, organisation and process should outplay Vaxjo (W)
Stellan Karlsson has done a good job since taking over as IFK Norrkoping (W) head coach in January 2025 and his side are currently unbeaten in their last 5 games, following a 2-0 away win at Vittsjoe GIK and a 3-0 home win over Alingsaas IF FF. Karlsson has a pragmatic style of play and doesn’t deviate from his process, whatever the situation. Norrkoping are a compact, solid unit who will keep the ball and control space centrally, and have the ability to be flexible, depending on the game, between a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-3-3.
This IFK Norrkoping (W) vs Vaxjo (W) preview highlights that IFK Norrkoping (W) have won 4, drawn 3 and lost 3 of their 10 home games in the Damallsvenskan this season, scoring 16 and conceding 16, which means they score and concede an average of 1.60 goals per-game. Vaxjo (W) have been a little inconsistent on the road, winning 5 and losing 5 of their 10 games, scoring 18 and conceding 19 which also equates to 1.80 goals for and 1.90 goals against per-game away from home.
A physical contest between two decent, but unspectacular Damallsvenskan outfits
Olof Unogaard has had a couple of seasons to implement his style of football at Vaxjo (W) having taken charge in January 2022. Unogaard’s team are physical, direct, and like to play football in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation, with a particular emphasis on set-pieces, crosses and aerial duels. Vaxjo (W) come into this game 9th in the Damallsvenskan 2025 table with 23 points from 20 games, making them an also-ran in Sweden’s top division.
Furthermore, the IFK Norrkoping (W) vs Vaxjo (W) prediction indicates that both teams will look to build on momentum gained in this match, and the clash between Norrkoping’s structured, space-controlling press and Vaxjo’s direct attack will make for an interesting contest, particularly in midfield and wide areas.
Betting advice
Both IFK Norrkoping (W) and Vaxjo (W) are mid-table Damallsvenskan teams who play good, but not outstanding football. When considering the IFK Norrkoping (W) vs Vaxjo (W) betting tips, it's wise to look at current form and head-to-head results.
With IFK Norrkoping (W) averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.60 conceded at home and Vaxjo (W) averaging 1.80 scored and 1.90 conceded away, we feel that Both Teams To Score at 1.57 is a fair price, given that IFK Norrkoping (W) are 1.49 favourites and Vaxjo (W) are 5.11 underdogs.
IFK Norrkoping (W) have a recent advantage in the H2H and have been in much better form of late, so we’re sticking with the home team to continue their unbeaten streak with 3 more points on Sunday.
Svea Rehnberg top scores for IFK Norrkoping (W) this term with 5 league goals and has scored 3 of Norrkoping’s last 5. Larkin Russell leads the way for Vaxjo (W) with 9 goals from 20 league appearances and has netted 3 of his team’s last 6.
