Spread betting in Sweden's Superettan — the second tier of Swedish football — involves a handicap applied to one side to level the perceived gap between teams. A club listed at -1.5 must win by two or more goals to cover, while a +1.5 selection covers with a draw or any result within a one-goal margin. Because Superettan matches tend to be lower-scoring and more competitive than many bettors assume, the Asian handicap and spread lines here frequently sit at -0.5 or -1.0 rather than the wider lines seen in top-flight leagues, making precise knowledge of team form and home/away splits critical.
The spreads market in Superettan offers genuine value when bookmakers rely heavily on league position rather than underlying performance metrics. Bettors should monitor expected goals (xG) data, squad rotation during midweek fixtures, and the synthetic pitch factor — several Superettan clubs play on artificial turf, which materially affects visiting teams unaccustomed to the surface. Regarding vig, spreads in a lower-profile league like Superettan typically carry higher margins than moneyline or totals markets, often ranging from 5–7% compared to 3–5% on match result lines. Comparing vig across books becomes especially important here, as even small margin differences compound meaningfully over a full season of wagers.
↓ 7-day trend: Superettan - Sweden spreads average vig has improved by 2.01 percentage points over the past week (from 7.41% to 5.40%). Sportsbooks are tightening their lines — a good sign for bettors.
Cross-Sport spreads Vig Comparison
Superettan - Sweden spreads averages 5.40% vig across 6 sportsbooks. Here's how that compares to other active sports:
| Sport | Avg Vig | vs Superettan - Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Superettan - Sweden | 5.40% | — |
| NCAAF | 4.85% | 0.55% higher |
| NFL | 4.78% | 0.62% higher |
| NFL Preseason | 4.37% | 1.03% higher |
| UFL | 5.53% | 0.13% lower |
Vig Rankings
| # | Sportsbook | Vig | Grade | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BetOnline.ag | 4.22% | B | 4 |
| 2 | LowVig.ag | 4.22% | B | 4 |
| 3 | Pinnacle | 4.96% | B | 6 |
| 4 | BetUS | 6.09% | C | 4 |
| 5 | BetAnything | 6.23% | C | 1 |
| 6 | Bovada | 6.68% | C | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sportsbook has the lowest Superettan - Sweden spreads vig?
BetOnline.ag currently has the lowest vig at 4.22%, earning a grade of B.
What is vig (vigorish) in sports betting?
Vig — short for vigorish, also called juice or overround — is the margin a sportsbook builds into its odds. It's the difference between the true probability of an outcome and what the odds imply. Lower vig means you keep more of your winnings on every bet. For example, a standard -110/-110 line has about 4.76% vig.
How often is this data updated?
We pull fresh odds from The Odds API three times per day — at 6:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 10:00 PM UTC. Each snapshot captures the latest lines from every sportsbook that has posted odds. The timestamp at the top of the page shows the most recent refresh.
How is the vig grade calculated?
Each sportsbook is graded on a letter scale based on average vig: A+ (under 2%) is exceptional, A (2–3%) is excellent, B+ (3–4%) is above average, B (4–5%) is the industry standard, C (5–6%) is below average, and D (above 6%) indicates high-juice markets.
Why does lower vig matter for bettors?
Lower vig directly impacts your long-term returns. A bettor placing $1,000 per week at a book with 4% vig loses roughly $40/week to the house edge. At 2% vig, that drops to $20/week — a $1,040 difference over a year. For serious bettors, shopping for lower vig is one of the most reliable ways to improve profitability.
What sportsbooks do you track?
We track both regulated US sportsbooks (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars) and offshore books (Bovada, BetOnline, MyBookie, BetUS, LowVig.ag, BetAnySports). Data comes from The Odds API, which aggregates real-time lines from licensed sources.
How We Calculate These Numbers
- Data Source
- All odds on this page come from The Odds API, which aggregates real-time lines from licensed US and offshore sportsbooks. We track moneyline, spread, and totals markets across every sport with active betting lines.
- Update Frequency
- We pull a fresh snapshot of every tracked market three times per day — at 6:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 10:00 PM UTC. Each snapshot captures the latest lines from every sportsbook that has posted odds for a given event. The timestamp at the top of each page tells you exactly when the data was last refreshed.
- Vig Calculation
- Vig (short for vigorish, also called juice or overround) measures the margin a sportsbook builds into its odds. We calculate it by converting the odds on each side of a market to implied probabilities, summing those probabilities, and subtracting 100%. For example, a market priced at -110/-110 implies 52.38% on each side — a total of 104.76%, meaning a vig of 4.76%. Lower vig means better value for bettors because you keep more of your winnings.
- Per-Market Breakdown
- We compute vig separately for each market type: moneyline (h2h), point spreads, and totals (over/under). The "average vig" shown for each sportsbook is the mean across all market types weighted by the number of events sampled in each market.
- Grading Scale
- Every sportsbook receives a letter grade based on its average vig: A+ (under 2%) is exchange-level pricing. A (2–3%) is very competitive. B+ (3–4%) is above average. B (4–5%) is the industry standard — a -110/-110 line is 4.76%. C+ (5–6%) is slightly below average. C (6–7%) is below average. D (7–8%) is high vig. D− (8–10%) is very high vig. F (10%+) is predatory pricing. See the full Vig Index Methodology for formulas, worked examples, and known limitations.
- Trend Tracking
- We store daily snapshots for 30 days, allowing us to show 24-hour and 7-day vig trends. A downward trend (improving) means sportsbooks are tightening their lines — often in response to increased competition or higher betting volume as a season heats up.