Víkingur Reykjavík vs Akureyri prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on July 2, 2026
Besta deild Iceland
In the 13th round of the Iceland Besta Deildin on July 2, 2026, a match will be played between Víkingur Reykjavík and Akureyri. Only a win will satisfy the home side.
Víkingur Reykjavík vs Akureyri: Team News and Expert Analysis
The capital club claimed the championship three times between 2021 and 2023, finishing last season twelve points ahead of their closest rival. This season, they have hardly dropped points—only drawing with Breidablik in the opening round. In a rematch last round, they cruised to a 4-1 victory.
Akureyri played in the relegation group in 2025 but finished top there. They have been streaky this season: after picking up just one point from four matches, they won three in a row, but then lost their next three consecutively. Against Breidablik and Stjarnan in the last rounds, they lost by the same scoreline, 1-3.
The champions are averaging 3.46 goals scored and conceding just 0.54 per game. Jonas's side have a negative ratio: 1.42 goals scored versus 2.08 conceded per match.
Previous Matches: Víkingur Reykjavík vs Akureyri
The capital club has won all three of the most recent league meetings, but lost to Akureyri in the League Cup in February.
The only question is by how large a margin the hosts will win. Consider a bet on the "-2 goals" handicap (odds – 1.70).
Víkingur Reykjavík vs Akureyri: Key Stats and Trends
- Víkingur Reykjavík have failed to win only once
- 46% of Víkingur's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 4.0
- Akureyri have lost six of their last seven matches
- 67% of Akureyri's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.5
Víkingur Reykjavík vs Akureyri: Probable Starting Lineups
Víkingur Reykjavík play a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Jónsson - Ibrahimagic, Vatnhamar, Ekroth, Gunnarsson - Sigurdsson, Hafsteinsson - Borgthorsson, Ingimundarson, Agnarsson - Hansen
Akureyri play a 1-5-3-2 formation (probable lineup): Audunsson - Baldvinsson, Kroon, Petursson, Gudmundsson, Hrafnkelsson - Pedersen, Rodri, Sevarsson - Djuric, Robertsson
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Iceland Besta Deildin standings
