Vikingur Reykjavik fancied to extend unbeaten run
An encounter between these two Icelandic giants in the Besta deild karla comes with little to no standout names, but plenty of importance, as Vikingur Reykjavik chase a title push, whilst IBV look to end a bad patch in the table. The IBV Vestmannaeyjar vs Vikingur Reykjavik prediction is that the visitors are clear favourites to continue their strong run.
Vikingur Reykjavik have been in red-hot form, winning five of their last six Besta deild karla matches whilst going unbeaten in 30 of their previous 35 league fixtures.
Meanwhile, IBV are on a run of three straight defeats in the league, having won just one of their prior six games in all competitions, with no major injury or suspension news to be expected ahead of kick off.
Vikingur Reykjavik’s recent form has been built on their solid defence
The IBV Vestmannaeyjar vs Vikingur Reykjavik odds suggest that this should be a routine win for the visitors, who have won without reply in their three previous games against IBV Vestmannaeyjar, and rightfully so.
IBV typically set up with numbers behind the ball and look to play a fairly conservative game, hoping to snatch a goal on the counter or from set-piece play. In contrast, Vikingur play a high-pressing, high-tempo game, where their attack comes from the front, with their defence dictating play.
This IBV Vestmannaeyjar vs Vikingur Reykjavik preview highlights the clash of styles, which is an intriguing one, although Vikingur’s three successive clean sheets in this fixture suggest that their approach will come out on top once more.
A clean sheet away win has value
The weather will play no part on Saturday, offering no advantage or disruption to the island hosts. With no players confirmed in the IBV Vestmannaeyjar side, their lack of defensive solidity is obvious, and their attacking play has been lacking at the other end.
The Vikingur Reykjavik backline has been solid as a rock in recent matches, and their frontline has been as clinical as ever. The lack of big names in their side doesn’t matter, as every man has been chipping in for their unbeaten record in this contest.
For our IBV Vestmannaeyjar vs Vikingur Reykjavik prediction, we’re going with a Vikingur Reykjavik clean sheet in the double chance market, alongside an away win with under 2.5 goals, both of which have come out on top in the majority of recent meetings between these sides. Looking for IBV Vestmannaeyjar vs Vikingur Reykjavik betting tips, both recent form and head-to-head stats back Vikingur as a strong pick.
