Double chanceVikingur Reykjavik or draw ✓87% · @1.05
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗10% · fair 9.73
Vikingur Reykjavik vs Thor Akureyri preview and prediction
The match
The Úrvalsdeild sees Vikingur Reykjavik take on Thor Akureyri on Friday 8 May, kicking off at 18:30 (WAT). Vikingur Reykjavik are 1st with 64 points from 27 games, while Thor Akureyri sit 4th on 30 points. A gap of 34 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Vikingur Reykjavik's last 5: WWWDW Most recently they beat IA Akranes 4–0 at home. At home they have won 4 and lost 0 of their last 5. They are scoring freely – 2.7 goals a game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Thor Akureyri's last 5: LWLLW Most recently they lost to Breidablik 0–4 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
Vikingur Reykjavik arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 2.4 for Vikingur Reykjavik and 0.9 for Thor Akureyri. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score in 61% of our simulations.
Our pre-match pick was Vikingur Reykjavik to win – a 68% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Vikingur Reykjavik 2–0 Thor Akureyri. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Vikingur Reykjavik68%fair 1.46 · @1.20
Draw19%fair 5.33 · @6.00
Thor Akureyri13%fair 7.84 · @10.00
3.30Expected goals
2.36Vikingur Reykjavik xG
0.94Thor Akureyri xG
61%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–010%
2–110%
1–09%
1–18%
3–08%
3–18%
From our goals model: Vikingur Reykjavik 2.4 – 0.9 Thor Akureyri expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Vikingur Reykjavik to win✓
68%
1.46
1.20
Double chance
Vikingur Reykjavik or draw✓
87%
1.15
1.05
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
61%
1.64
1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
58%
1.72
–
Half-time result
Vikingur Reykjavik ahead at half-time✓
51%
1.97
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Vikingur Reykjavik / FT Vikingur Reykjavik✓
46%
2.18
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
10%
9.73
–
Form
Vikingur Reykjavik – last 6
WWWDWW
27 Apr
vs IA Akranes
4–0
W
23 Apr
vs Stjarnan
3–2
W
17 Apr
@ KA Akureyri
2–0
W
10 Apr
vs Breidablik
1–1
D
29 Mar
vs Vestri
4–0
W
4 Mar
vs IR Reykjavik
2–0
W
2.7Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Thor Akureyri – last 6
LWLLWW
27 Apr
@ Breidablik
0–4
L
23 Apr
vs Fram Reykjavik
1–0
W
17 Apr
@ KR Reykjavik
2–5
L
17 Mar
vs Fylkir
0–2
L
10 Mar
vs Valur Reykjavik
5–1
W
25 Feb
@ Afturelding
5–0
W
2.2Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Vikingur Reykjavik and Thor Akureyri.
What is the prediction for Vikingur Reykjavik vs Thor Akureyri?
Our pick is Vikingur Reykjavik to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Vikingur Reykjavik vs Thor Akureyri?
On our numbers Vikingur Reykjavik have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Thor Akureyri 13%.
How many goals will there be in Vikingur Reykjavik vs Thor Akureyri?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Vikingur Reykjavik vs Thor Akureyri?
Our predicted score is Vikingur Reykjavik 2–0 Thor Akureyri, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Vikingur Reykjavik vs Thor Akureyri?
Vikingur Reykjavik vs Thor Akureyri (Úrvalsdeild) kicks off on Friday 8 May 2026 at 18:30 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
