- IBV Vestmannaeyjar have been in terrible form recently, winning just one of their last six (all competitions), a run which has seen them lose four.
- Vikingur Reykjavik have won five of their last six league games, and are undefeated in 30 of their previous 35 league fixtures.
- Vikingur have not lost any of their 10 most recent Besta deild karla meetings with IBV Vestmannaeyjar, winning each of the last three clashes without conceding.
Vikingur to continue their unbeaten run
Vikingur Reykjavik are the -400 favourites for this matchup and, based on the form and the recent history between these sides, the IBV Vestmannaeyjar vs Vikingur Reykjavik odds may be conservative. Vikingur have not lost any of their 10 most recent Besta deild karla games against IBV and have kept three consecutive shutouts against these opponents in the process.
The visitors also come into this game in red-hot form, winning five of their last six league matches. According to our IBV Vestmannaeyjar vs Vikingur Reykjavik prediction, Vikingur are undefeated in 30 of their previous 35 league fixtures.
IBV’s poor run is no fluke
IBV Vestmannaeyjar are in an awful run of form, losing three league fixtures on the bounce, conceding an average of 1.62 goals per-game in that period.
IBV are not a particularly expansive side, preferring to sit back and avoid risk, hoping to catch the opposition on a counter or from a set-piece.
However, this approach requires a solid base, which they have lacked in recent weeks, whilst they’ve been unable to offer much going forward either.
IBV don’t really possess any stand-out performers, which is discussed in more detail in this IBV Vestmannaeyjar vs Vikingur Reykjavik preview.
A matchup of contrasting styles
On paper, this is a clash between a Vikingur side that like to put teams under pressure and try to dictate the pace, and an IBV outfit that prefer to park the bus, sit deep, and look for counter attacking opportunities. However, history says that Vikingur’s approach is far more likely to yield the result.
In addition, this meeting should be a chess game, and the IBV Vestmannaeyjar vs Vikingur Reykjavik prediction suggests that Vikingur have the clear advantage.
However, Vikingur have won the last three clashes against IBV without conceding and IBV are not known for their offensive prowess, so an away win and a shutout for Vikingur looks like a reasonable selection in the alternative markets, as does an under 2.5 goals bet.
For those searching for IBV Vestmannaeyjar vs Vikingur Reykjavik betting tips, Vikingur will fancy their chances for the title this season and a loss in this fixture would be a considerable blow to those aspirations, while IBV are desperate to stop the slide.
With the weather not expected to be a factor either way, the islanders cannot rely on an advantage, and we’re expecting a routine win for Vikingur Reykjavik.
No news in the injury or suspension department ahead of this weekend’s encounter for either side.