The Besta deild karla heats up as Víkingur Reykjavík face Afturelding on 29 June 2025. Our expert preview unpacks form, player performance, head-to-head stats, and betting markets to give UK bettors a winning edge.
Víkingur Reykjavík vs Afturelding Prediction
Home Win and Over 2.5 Goals; Víkingur Reykjavík #4:2
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- Afturelding has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 3 games.
- 6 of Víkingur Reykjavík's last 8 games have had over 2.5 goals.
- 7 of Víkingur Reykjavík's last 9 games have seen both teams score.
- 8 of Víkingur Reykjavík's last 9 games saw them score first.
- 6 of Afturelding's last 7 games saw them concede the first goal.
- 7 of Víkingur Reykjavík's last 9 games saw them win the first half.
- 6 of Víkingur Reykjavík's last 6 games have had over 4.5 cards.
- 4 of Afturelding's last 5 games have had under 4.5 cards.
- 5 of Víkingur Reykjavík's last 7 games have had over 10.5 corners.
Víkingur Reykjavík, currently 1st with 26 points from 12 matches, are coming off a 1-0 victory against KA Akureyri on 22 June 2025. Goals from Gylfi Sigurðsson and Nikolaj Hansen sealed the win, despite Víkingur Reykjavík managing only 3 shots on target. Their defence struggles at home, with only 2 clean sheets in 6 home games this season, leaving them vulnerable to conceding. Leading the attack are Helgi Guðjónsson (4 goals in 11 appearances) and Daniel Hafsteinsson (4 goals in 12 appearances). Víkingur Reykjavík has created on average 1.31 xG in their last five fixtures. Their recent form is exceptional, with 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 games, making them a formidable force. Having scored 23 goals and conceded 13 in 12 matches this season, Víkingur Reykjavík play a more open style, with games often featuring higher-scoring outcomes.
Afturelding, sitting 6th with 17 points, are in inconsistent form, with a mixed run in their recent matches. Their latest result was a 2-1 victory against Vestmannaeyjar on 23 June 2025, with Aron Johannsson and Benjamin Stokke scoring the goals. Afturelding boast a strong away defence, with 4 clean sheets in 6 away games this season, having conceded 15 goals. Commanding the frontline is Benjamin Stokke, who has scored 5 goals in 8 appearances. Afturelding have generated an average of 1.09 xG in their last five matches. Afturelding have mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 games, making their performance a bit unpredictable.
Head-to-Head Record
- 6 of the last 6 head-to-head games between Víkingur Reykjavík and Afturelding have had under 4.5 cards.
Víkingur Reykjavík Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Hafsteinsson | 13 | 0.31 | 0 | 1.00 | 0.54 | 0 |
| Gylfi Sigurðsson | 12 | 0.17 | 0.25 | 1.83 | 0.75 | 0 |
| Helgi Guðjónsson | 12 | 0.33 | 0.25 | 1.33 | 0.50 | 0 |
| Jóhann Tjörvason | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Nikolaj Hansen | 11 | 0.36 | 0 | 1.09 | 0.36 | 0 |
| Stigur Diljan Thordarson | 11 | 0.09 | 0 | 1.27 | 0.27 | 0 |
Formation: 4-4-2
- #80 - Pálmi Rafn Arinbjörnsson (Goalkeeper)
- #22 - Karl Friðleifur Gunnarsson (Defender)
- #4 - Oliver Ekroth (Defender)
- #15 - Róbert Orri Þorkelsson (Defender)
- #6 - Gunnar Vatnhamar (Defender)
- #7 - Erlingur Agnarsson (Midfielder)
- #11 - Daniel Hafsteinsson (Midfielder)
- #32 - Gylfi Sigurðsson (Midfielder)
- #9 - Helgi Guðjónsson (Midfielder)
- #25 - Valdimar Þór Ingimundarson (Forward)
- #23 - Nikolaj Hansen (Forward)
Afturelding Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Johannsson | 12 | 0.25 | 0.08 | 2.08 | 1.00 | 0 |
| Axel Óskar Andrésson | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1.08 | 0.08 | 0 |
| Benjamin Stokke | 9 | 0.56 | 0.11 | 1.67 | 0.67 | 0 |
| Benjamin Stokke | 9 | 0.56 | 0.11 | 1.67 | 0.67 | 0 |
| Elmar Kári Enesson Cogic | 13 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 2.08 | 0.46 | 0 |
| Georg Bjarnason | 9 | 0.11 | 0.22 | 1.11 | 0.33 | 0 |
| Hrannar Snær Magnússon | 13 | 0.31 | 0.15 | 2.31 | 0.77 | 0 |
Formation: 4-2-3-1
- #1 - Jökull Andrésson (Goalkeeper)
- #2 - Gunnar Bergmann Sigmarsson (Defender)
- #8 - Aron Jonsson (Defender)
- #3 - Axel Óskar Andrésson (Defender)
- #6 - Aron Elí Sævarsson (Defender)
- #30 - Oliver Sigurjonsson (Midfielder)
- #16 - Barkarson Bjartur Bjarmi (Midfielder)
- #10 - Elmar Kári Enesson Cogic (Midfielder)
- #7 - Aron Johannsson (Midfielder)
- #77 - Hrannar Snær Magnússon (Midfielder)
- #20 - Benjamin Stokke (Forward)
Víkingur Reykjavík vs Afturelding Betting Tips
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Víkingur Reykjavík vs Afturelding Prediction
Home Win and Over 2.5 Goals; Víkingur Reykjavík #4:2
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Víkingur Reykjavík v Afturelding Odds
Full Time Result:- Víkingur Reykjavík to win: 4/11
- Draw: 4/1
- Afturelding to win: 21/4
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Víkingur Reykjavík Previous 10 Matches
- 22.06, KA Akureyri (a) 1 - 0 (2 - 0)
- 16.06, KR Reykjavík (h) 3 - 2
- 01.06, Breidablik Kópavogur (a) 1 - 3
- 29.05, IF Vestri (a) 1 - 0
- 24.05, ÍA Akranes (h) 2 - 1
- 19.05, Stjarnan Garðabær (a) 2 - 2
- 11.05, FH Hafnarfjörður (h) 3 - 1
- 05.05, Fram Reykjavík (h) 3 - 2
- 28.04, Valur Reykjavík (a) 1 - 1
- 24.04, Afturelding (a) 0 - 1
- 17.04, ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar (a) 0 - 3
Afturelding Previous 10 Matches
- 23.06, ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar (a) 2 - 1
- 19.06, Fram Reykjavík (h) 0 - 1
- 15.06, ÍA Akranes (h) 4 - 1
- 01.06, FH Hafnarfjörður (a) 0 - 0
- 29.05, Valur Reykjavík (h) 0 - 2
- 24.05, KA Akureyri (a) 0 - 1
- 18.05, KR Reykjavík (h) 4 - 3
- 14.05, ÍA Akranes (a) 1 - 0
- 10.05, IF Vestri (a) 0 - 2
- 05.05, Stjarnan Garðabær (h) 3 - 0
- 28.04, Fram Reykjavík (a) 0 - 3
Besta deild karla Table
| Víkingur Reykjavík | Opponent | Afturelding | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | Víkingur Reykjavík | 1-0 | |
| 1-1 | Valur Reykjavík | 0-2 | ||
| 1-3 | Breidablik Kópavogur | 0-2 | ||
| 3-2 | Fram Reykjavík | 0-3 | ||
| 2-2 | Stjarnan Garðabær | 3-0 | ||
| 1-0 | IF Vestri | 0-2 | ||
| 0-1 | Afturelding | - | - | |
| 3-2 | KR Reykjavík | 4-3 | ||
| 3-1 | FH Hafnarfjörður | 0-0 | ||
| 2-0 | ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar | 0-0 | 2-1 | |
| 4-0 | 1-0 | KA Akureyri | 0-1 | |
| 2-1 | ÍA Akranes | 4-1 | ||
| # | Team Name | М | P | Wins | Draws | Losses | GD | SG | CG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Víkingur Reykjavík | 14 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 1.86 | 1.00 |
| 2 | Valur | 14 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 2.64 | 1.36 |
| 3 | Breiðablik | 14 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1.86 | 1.43 |
| 4 | Fram | 14 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1.57 | 1.29 |
| 5 | Stjarnan | 14 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1.79 | 1.79 |
| 6 | IF Vestri | 14 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0.93 | 0.93 |
| 7 | Afturelding | 14 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -2 | 1.21 | 1.36 |
| 8 | KR Reykjavík | 14 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 2.50 | 2.57 |
| 9 | Hafnarfjörður | 14 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1.43 | 1.43 |
| 10 | Vestmannaeyjar | 14 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -8 | 0.93 | 1.50 |
| 11 | KA Akureyri | 14 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -12 | 1.00 | 1.86 |
| 12 | ÍA | 14 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 10 | -17 | 1.07 | 2.29 |
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