Soccer Prediction For Saturday, 5th July – Vestmannaeyjar VS Vikingur Reykjavik
Football Match Prediction: ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar vs. Vikingur Reykjavik
Competition: Icelandic Cup (Bikarkeppni Karla) / Potential League Cup Fixture
Date: (Assumed based on the typical Icelandic football calendar)
Venue: Hásteinsvöllur, Vestmannaeyjar
 Vestmannaeyjar | Match Time & Date: 17:00 Advertisements 05/07/2025 Tips: AWEH |
Vikingur Reykjavik |
Match Preview:
📊 Betting Tips & Predictions
Forebet gives Víkingur a 58% win probability, calling for a 1–2 away win
BetClan anticipates Víkingur to win (66%) and predicts:
No BTTS (62%): expect Vestmannaeyjar not to score,
Over 2.5 goals (70%), with a cautious correct score of 0–3
In a previous version, BetClan put Víkingur’s win chance at 78%, with BTTS yes, over 2.5 goals (75%), and a correct score of around 4–1.
Another preview forecasts Víkingur’s success, with an overweight bet on win + over 2.5 goals + BTTS yes (probabilities in the 60–80% range).
📌 Key Insights
Víkingur dominates the recent form table and H2H.
Vestmannaeyjar struggle to score and are conceding regularly.
Models point to a comfortable Víkingur win, likely with 3+ goals and vestmannaeyjar scoring unlikely, though some tipsters disagree on BTTS.
🎯 My Match Prediction
Final score: Vestmannaeyjar 0–3 Víkingur Reykjavík
Match trends: Víkingur to control and capitalize; Vestmannaeyjar to falter again at home.
Picks:
🟢 Víkingur to win
🟢 Over 2.5 goals
🔵 BTTS – No
ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar Analysis:
Currently competing in the second tier (1. deild karla), ÍBV’s primary strength is their formidable home advantage. The journey to the island, combined with the unique and often challenging weather conditions at Hásteinsvöllur, can disrupt even the most polished teams. As the underdogs, expect ÍBV to adopt a disciplined and defensive strategy. They will likely sit deep, absorb pressure, and look to hit Vikingur on the counter-attack or capitalize on set pieces, where the swirling wind can be an extra weapon. This is a massive game for them, and they will be playing with immense passion and determination.
Vikingur Reykjavik Analysis:
Vikings are one of the dominant forces in the top-flight Úrvalsdeild. They play a high-intensity, possession-based brand of attacking football and have been one of the highest-scoring teams in Iceland for several seasons. Their squad is packed with technical quality and clinical finishers. While they are the overwhelming favorites, they face two challenges: the difficult away trip and the potential for squad rotation in a cup game against a lower-division opponent. However, their depth is so significant that even their “second-string” side would be favored to win.
Head-to-Head (H2H) Meetings
The history between these clubs is extensive, but the most recent competitive meetings highlight the growing gap in quality since Vikingur’s rise to prominence and ÍBV’s relegation.
July 2023 (Úrvalsdeild): Vikingur Reykjavik 6 – 0 ÍBV
May 2023 (Úrvalsdeild): ÍBV 0 – 1 Vikingur Reykjavik
August 2022 (Úrvalsdeild): Vikingur Reykjavik 2 – 2 ÍBV
May 2022 (Úrvalsdeild): ÍBV 0 – 3 Vikingur Reykjavik
September 2019 (Úrvalsdeild): ÍBV 0 – 1 Vikingur Reykjavik
H2H Insights:
The head-to-head record clearly favors Vikingur Reykjavik. They have won four of the last five encounters, keeping a clean sheet in four of them. The 6-0 demolition in their last meeting underscores the significant gulf in class. Interestingly, the two matches played in Vestmannaeyjar during this period were tighter (0-1 and 0-3), suggesting ÍBV’s home advantage does have an impact.
Key Factors & Prediction
The Division Gap: The primary factor here is the difference in quality between a top-tier title contender and a second-tier team. Vikingur’s technical ability, speed, and tactical cohesion are on another level.
The “Rock of Vestmannaeyjar”: ÍBV’s home ground is their twelfth man. If the weather is poor, it can significantly disrupt Vikingur’s passing game and turn the match into a physical battle, which suits ÍBV.
Motivation vs. Complacency: For ÍBV, this is a cup final. For Vikingur, it’s a potential banana peel on the road to a trophy. If Vikingur are not fully focused, ÍBV could make it very difficult.
Final Verdict & Prediction
While the magic of the cup and ÍBV’s legendary home advantage cannot be dismissed, the sheer quality and relentless attacking power of Vikingur Reykjavik should be too much to handle. ÍBV will put up a spirited fight and may keep the game close for a period, but Vikingur’s ability to create and finish chances will likely see them through comfortably in the end.
Expect Vikingur to dominate possession and eventually break down a stubborn ÍBV defense.
Match Outcome Prediction: Vikingur Reykjavik to Win
Correct Score Prediction: ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar 1 – 3 Vikingur Reykjavik
Alternative Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Vikingur are a goal machine, and even if ÍBV manage to score a consolation goal at home, Vikingur are more than capable of scoring three or more on their own.