- FC Thun have won 2, drawn 3 and lost 5 of their last 10 fixtures in all competitions.
- Vikingur Reykjavik have won 6, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
- FC Thun have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their 5 home fixtures in all current competitions, conceding 2.80 goals per game on average.
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FC Thun are the clear 19/50 favourites to beat Vikingur Reykjavik at home in this UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 clash, and the Icelandic visitors are massive 61/10 outsiders while the draw sits at 73/20 in what should be a close fixture.
The Swiss have a worse recent form than their opponents with 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats across their last 10, but it's not that solid of a run overall. They will head into this contest on the back of an excellent 1-3 win away at FC Luzern in the Super League, while they'll also carry the confidence of a 3-2 away loss after extra-time against GNK Dinamo Zagreb in the second leg of their most recent Champions League qualifying match.
Gian-Luca Privitelli's men have been an extremely solid, pragmatic side since he was appointed on 1 July 2026. They sit in a low-to-mid block, absorb pressure and look to transition quickly when they win the ball back. The problem is that they rely a lot on Brighton Labeau for goals, and the attacking midfielder has scored 3 of their 4 goals across their last 5 competitive fixtures.
Vikingur's form is a little sharper, with Soelvi Ottesen's team posting a record of 6 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 10. The Icelandic coach has built a side that presses in waves and plays a high-tempo, vertical game, with wing-backs that allow them to overload the wide areas and create many chances.
This should be a game
The odds reflect the clear difference in club quality here and Thun are the deserved favourites to progress from this tie, but the visitors will make it tough for the Swiss side in the first leg. Vikingur's press and width will stretch Thun's shape if they win the ball high up the pitch and maintain their tempo, but Thun's solid, pragmatic style should blunt the visiting team's attacking impetus and this tie could be a battle of discipline vs intensity.
There's a lot riding on this fixture in July 2026 and we think the visitors will come out strong to try and make it a fixture. The bookies are looking for goals here, with Over 2.5 coming in at 21/50 and Both Teams To Score - Yes at 31/50, so we're going for the latter. This won't be an easy fixture for Thun and we don't expect them to get away from Vikingur at all.
