The 2026 Besta deild season is only six games old, but the gap between these two clubs could not be more stark after six matches.
IBV Vestmannaeyjar
- IBV are a more pragmatic side, with a structure-first approach which boss Aleksandar Linta has been fostering since taking charge in January 2026.
- While IBV have scored four goals in their three home games this term, they continue to leak goals and lack the quality of players at the other end to trouble the better teams in the league.
- IBV Vestmannaeyjar are bottom of the standings with a single point from six games.
Vikingur Reykjavik
- Sölvi Geir Ottesen’s side are a well-organised, possession-based outfit that can punish teams when they make mistakes.
- They have won their last five matches in all competitions and have scored 18 goals in that run, making them a tough opponent for any side in the division.
- Vikingur Reykjavik have a 100% away record in the Besta deild karla 2026, winning two, drawing none and conceding once.
IBV Vestmannaeyjar
Viggo Valgeirsson remains IBV’s biggest threat going forward and has two goals in three league games this season.
Vikingur Reykjavik
Vikingur’s on-fire Elias Mar Omarsson has scored seven goals in just two league appearances this term, contributing seven of Vikingur’s last 18 goals.
Head-to-Head
- A meeting between these sides at IBV’s home ground ended in a 0-0 draw.
- Vikingur have won three of the last four meetings, drawing the other.
Betting Insights
Vikingur are 1.29 to come away with all three points, Over 2.5 goals is 1.32 , and both teams to score is 1.62 , highlighting just how much the bookmakers fancy the away side in this one.
Prediction
Therefore, Vikingur to win and both teams to score is the main selection, while a 2-1 away win looks likely.
