Good pick · fair odds 1.58 · bookmaker 1.60 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.60Odds
Picks by market
ResultVikingur Reykjavik to win ✗72% · @1.13
Double chanceVikingur Reykjavik or draw ✗89% · @1.01
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.60
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓67% · fair 1.48
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.52
Thor Akureyri vs Vikingur Reykjavik: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
17:00 WAT, Saturday 18 July: Thor Akureyri v Vikingur Reykjavik in the Úrvalsdeild, played at Thorsvollur. In the table, Thor Akureyri are 4th on 30 points after 27 matches; Vikingur Reykjavik are 1st with 64. There are 34 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Thor Akureyri, last 5: LDLDL Their latest outing: 1–6 defeat to Fram Reykjavik, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 3.5 conceded per game.
Vikingur Reykjavik, last 5: DWWLW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Gyori ETO FC, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game.
Momentum favours Vikingur Reykjavik, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.3 for Thor Akureyri.
Head to head
When they last met (8 May 2026) it ended Vikingur Reykjavik 6–0 Thor Akureyri.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Thor Akureyri 1.0 xG, Vikingur Reykjavik 2.5 xG – a total near 3.5. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 67% and GG at 63%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Thor Akureyri 11%, draw 17%, Vikingur Reykjavik 72%.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.60.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (63%, odds 1.60). Most likely score in line with that pick: Thor Akureyri 1–2 Vikingur Reykjavik. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Thor Akureyri11%fair 8.76 · @13.00
Draw17%fair 6.06 · @7.25
Vikingur Reykjavik72%fair 1.39 · @1.13
3.47Expected goals
1.01Thor Akureyri xG
2.46Vikingur Reykjavik xG
63%Both score
67%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–210%
0–29%
1–38%
0–38%
1–18%
0–18%
From our goals model: Thor Akureyri 1.0 – 2.5 Vikingur Reykjavik expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Thor Akureyri vs Vikingur Reykjavik?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.60.
Who will win Thor Akureyri vs Vikingur Reykjavik?
On our numbers Thor Akureyri have a 11% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Vikingur Reykjavik 72%.
How many goals will there be in Thor Akureyri vs Vikingur Reykjavik?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 67% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Thor Akureyri vs Vikingur Reykjavik?
Our predicted score is Thor Akureyri 1–2 Vikingur Reykjavik, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Thor Akureyri vs Vikingur Reykjavik?
Thor Akureyri vs Vikingur Reykjavik (Úrvalsdeild) kicks off on Saturday 18 July 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Thorsvollur.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
