Víkingur Gota vs HB Torshavn Best odds and tips

Víkingur Gota will head into Friday’s derby with HB Torshavn as the clear favourites, although the 1.53 odds on the home side are a bit short for our tastes. A HB win would be a major shock and can be backed at 8.5, which is tempting, but we’re going to side with the hosts to edge what could be a classic local rivalry clash. Víkingur Gota have won three, lost two and drawn none of their last five matches in all competitions and seem to be hitting their stride after three straight victories. The most recent of those came away at B68 Toftir, following a win at FC Suduroy, while they have lost one of their three home games in the Premier League 2025 (W1, D1). Johan Poulsen has done a fantastic job since taking over as manager in 2020 and his side are a well-disciplined unit who know how to play on the counter-attack. They usually line-up in a 4-3-3 system with their fullbacks providing width in attack.

HB Torshavn have had a much better start to the Premier League 2025 campaign and currently sit 3rd in the table with 15 points from eight games. Head coach Adolfo Sormani, who took over in January 2024, has instilled a patient, possession-heavy approach in his players and they like to dominate the center of the pitch with their technical midfielders. HB have won two and lost one of their three away games this season, but they have conceded 1.67 goals per game on average. The visitors have also been inconsistent of late, with two wins and three defeats from their last five, the most recent of which was a 1-7 hammering at home to NSI Runavik.

Jakup Johansen is Víkingur’s main goal threat this season with two goals in eight Premier League 2025 games. He’s not a prolific goalscorer, but plays the advanced role in a front three and can be a threat at any time. HB have in-form goalscorer of their own in Jakup Thomsen, who has bagged six goals in eight league games, more than any other player at the club. He’s scored three goals in his last five appearances and will be a constant threat to Víkingur’s defence. The two sides drew 1-1 in their Premier League 2024 meeting, but Víkingur have won three, drawn three and lost one of the last seven head-to-head encounters. With home advantage and better form, we’re backing the hosts to just edge what should be a close and competitive match. Over 2.5 goals is also a good shout, given both sides have been involved in high-scoring games recently.