Stjarnan vs Vikingur Gota prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the Round of 16 qualification for the Europa Conference League on July 9, 2026, the first match will be held between Stjarnan and Vikingur from Gota. It's a derby of teams representing Scandinavian islands.
Stjarnan vs Vikingur Gota: Team News and Expert Analysis
The team from Gardabaer finished third in last season's championship. However, their form has dropped significantly: they lose the majority of their matches and are currently stuck in the lower part of the table. Their game against Hafnarfjordur ended in an entertaining 2-2 draw.
The club from Gota won the championship in 2024, but then not only failed to retain the title, but also fell to fourth place. Even now, they haven’t managed to improve – once again trailing behind the top three. In the last round, they beat B-36, at least securing fourth position.
The Faroese side now scores on average 1.5 goals per game, conceding a third less – about one per game. The Icelanders have a decent attack, netting two goals per match, but they concede even more – 2.21 on average.
Previous Matches: Stjarnan vs Vikingur Gota
This will be the first-ever meeting between teams from these neighboring island nations.
The current visitors can put up a good fight at home. But now, it seems the hosts are more likely to win (odds – 1.86).
Stjarnan vs Vikingur Gota: Key Statistics and Trends
- Stjarnan have won seven of their last eleven matches
- 93% of Stjarnan's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 4.21 goals per game
- Vikingur Gota have won three of their last six matches
- 50% of Vikingur's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.5 goals per game
Stjarnan vs Vikingur Gota: Probable Starting Lineups
Stjarnan play with a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Olafsson - Ervarsson, Gunnarsson, Ingimarsson, Aigisson - Ingason, Nökkvason, Eggertsson, Mattiasson - Atlason, Varen
Vikingur Gota play with a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Bordur a Reynatreð - Arngrimsson, Olavsson, Jonhardsson, Svensson - Atlason, Johansen, Brandsson - Nielsen, Hyllegor, Benjaminsen
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the qualification table of the Europa Conference League