Vikingur Reykjavik vs FC Thun Prediction: Key Stats and Betting Tips

This UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round second leg sees Vikingur Reykjavik host FC Thun on 13 August 2026, with the Icelandic side needing a big response after a heavy defeat in Switzerland. The first leg at Stockhorn Arena finished 3-0 to FC Thun, leaving Vikingur with a mountain to climb in front of their home fans.

With no formal group standings yet, the tie is decided over two legs and Thun arrive in Reykjavik with a commanding aggregate lead. Vikingur must chase goals after failing to score and conceding three away, while Thun can afford to manage the game, protect their advantage and look to strike on the break. For Europa League qualifying betting and match prediction queries around Vikingur Reykjavik vs FC Thun, this return leg offers an intriguing clash of styles and game states.

Vikingur Reykjavik vs FC Thun Key Stats

• Across their Europa League qualifying campaign so far, Vikingur Reykjavik have played 1 match, losing it 3-0 and failing to score.
• The only recent head-to-head meeting between these sides came on 6 August 2026, when FC Thun beat Vikingur Reykjavik 3-0 at Stockhorn Arena in the Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round.
• In current Europa League statistics, FC Thun average 3.0 goals scored and 0.0 conceded per match, with 1 clean sheet from 1 game, while Vikingur Reykjavik average 0.0 scored and 3.0 conceded.

Vikingur Reykjavik vs FC Thun — Tale of the Tape

• Position: Not available vs Not available
• Points: Not available vs Not available
• Goals For: 0 vs 3 (current Europa League statistics)
• Goals Against: 3 vs 0 (current Europa League statistics)
• Clean Sheets: Vikingur Reykjavik 0, FC Thun 1 (tournament statistics)

With no formal league table for the qualifying phase, the clearest indicators come from the early Europa League statistics. Vikingur Reykjavik’s single outing ended in a 3-0 defeat away to FC Thun, leaving them with no goals scored and three conceded. Their form line in the competition reads as a single loss, and they have yet to keep a clean sheet or find the net.

By contrast, FC Thun’s Europa League record is perfect so far: one match, one win, three goals scored and none conceded. They have already produced a 3-0 home victory over Vikingur, registered a clean sheet and shown strong defensive control. The early data underlines Thun as the more balanced and efficient side heading into this second leg.

Vikingur Reykjavik vs FC Thun Key Matchups

Vikingur defensive unit vs FC Thun attacking structure

Player-specific scoring and assist data is not yet available, so the focus shifts to unit performance. Vikingur Reykjavik’s back line has conceded 3 goals in 1 Europa League match, all against FC Thun. The goals-against average of 3.0 per game, combined with no clean sheets and one recorded loss, highlights a defensive group under pressure.

FC Thun’s attack, meanwhile, has produced 3 goals in their only Europa League outing, averaging 3.0 per match. Two of those goals came in the 16–30 minute window and one late on between 76–90 minutes, suggesting they can strike in both the early and closing phases of a half. That pattern will test Vikingur’s concentration, especially as they are forced to open up in search of goals.

Midfield balance: Vikingur Reykjavik structure vs FC Thun control

Vikingur Reykjavik have predominantly used a 4-3-3 shape in this Europa League campaign (1 match in that formation), indicating a midfield three tasked with linking defence and attack. However, with 0 goals scored and 1 match where they failed to score, the midfield has yet to create enough clear chances or support the forwards effectively.

FC Thun have lined up in a 4-4-2 in their single Europa League match, giving them a solid midfield band of four that contributed to both phases: 3 goals scored and none conceded. Their structure has allowed them to press and protect the back line while providing width and support to a front two. The battle between Vikingur’s three-man midfield and Thun’s four-man line will be crucial in determining whether the hosts can overturn the first-leg deficit.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These sides have only recently crossed paths in European competition, with FC Thun taking full control of the tie in the first leg.

• 6 August 2026: FC Thun 3-0 Vikingur Reykjavik (UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round)

Vikingur Reykjavik vs FC Thun Prediction

Stats suggest a clear advantage for FC Thun coming into this second leg. Vikingur Reykjavik have to overturn a 3-0 deficit after failing to score and conceding three away from home. Their Europa League form line reads as one defeat, with an average of 3.0 goals conceded and no attacking return. They also failed to keep a clean sheet and struggled defensively in key time windows, particularly between 16–30 and 76–90 minutes.

FC Thun, by contrast, have started their Europa League campaign with a comprehensive 3-0 victory, a clean sheet and a solid 4-4-2 structure. Their last-five record in this competition shows 100% form, with 3 goals scored and none conceded. The comparison model heavily favours Thun in form, attack and defence, while the head-to-head and goals indicators are also one-sided in their favour.

The prediction probabilities underline how finely balanced the result market is for this single match, even if the tie overall is tilted towards Thun: Vikingur Reykjavik are given a 0% chance of winning, the draw is rated at 50%, and an away win for FC Thun is also at 50%. That effectively frames this as a two-outcome scenario between a draw and a Thun victory, with the hosts seen as heavy underdogs.

Predicted Score: Vikingur Reykjavik 1-2 FC Thun

Vikingur Reykjavik Recent Form

In current Europa League action, Vikingur Reykjavik have played 1 match and lost it, leaving them with no wins, no draws and 1 defeat. They have yet to score in the competition and have conceded 3 goals, all away from home, for an average of 3.0 goals conceded per game. They have not kept a clean sheet and failed to score in their only outing, highlighting the scale of the turnaround required in this second leg.

FC Thun Recent Form

FC Thun’s recent Europa League form is perfect: 1 match played, 1 win, 0 draws and 0 defeats. They have scored 3 goals, all at home, for an average of 3.0 per match, and have yet to concede. With 1 clean sheet and no failures to score, their early qualifying campaign has been efficient at both ends of the pitch, giving them strong momentum heading into the trip to Reykjavik.

Vikingur Reykjavik Possible Starting Lineup

GK: I. Jónsson or A. Friðriksson or Ö. Kristinsson or U. Audunsson; Defenders: D. Atlason, O. Ekroth, H. Guðjónsson, K. Gunnarsson, Solvi Stefansson, R. Þorkelsson, S. Þorkelsson, G. Vatnhamar, T. Ibrahimagic; Midfielders: E. Agnarsson, V. Andrason, D. Bjarnason, D. Hafsteinsson, S. Hauksson, G. Sigurðsson, A. Þrándarson, Ó. Borgþórsson, Armann Finnbogason, Daði Berg Jónsson, Stígur Diljan Þórðarson; Forwards: N. Hansen, V. Ingimundarson, T. Ingolfsson, E. Ómarsson.

Vikingur Reykjavik have a deep squad with several experienced players such as G. Sigurðsson, Ö. Kristinsson and N. Hansen, alongside younger talents like Solvi Stefansson and T. Ingolfsson. Their typical 4-3-3 setup in Europa League play suggests a back four with overlapping full-backs, a midfield three tasked with both ball progression and defensive cover, and a front line that must be far more clinical than in the first leg. With no confirmed absences listed, the coach has flexibility to opt for a more attacking selection to chase the aggregate deficit.

FC Thun Possible Starting Lineup

GK: N. Steffen or T. Spycher; Defenders: A. Balaruban, J. Bamert, N. Bürgy, M. Bürki, L. Dähler, F. Fehr, M. Heule, Genís Montolio, L. Passavant, Mats Seiler; Midfielders: D. Derbaci, Adam Ilic, M. Käit, A. Maaroufi, V. Matoshi, N. Reichmuth, J. Roth, F. Saiz, N. Zoukit; Forwards: F. Dursun, M. Gutbub, C. Ibayi, B. Labeau, N. Maier, L. Stewart, S. Lengen.

FC Thun’s 4-4-2 formation has already delivered a 3-0 win and a clean sheet in this tie, so major changes are unlikely unless for rotation. With a strong defensive core including players like J. Bamert and N. Bürgy, and a wide range of attacking options such as B. Labeau, C. Ibayi and L. Stewart, Thun can approach this second leg with a balanced game plan: compact without the ball, but dangerous in transition. The depth in midfield, including M. Käit and F. Saiz, should help them manage possession and slow Vikingur’s attempts to build sustained pressure.

Vikingur Reykjavik Team News

No significant absences reported.

FC Thun Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Vikingur Reykjavik:

• None reported.

FC Thun:

• None reported.

Betting Tips: Vikingur Reykjavik vs FC Thun

Exactly 3 distinct tips from different markets:

• Result Tip: Back FC Thun Draw No Bet or Away win. Thun have a 50% estimated chance of victory versus 0% for Vikingur, with the draw also at 50%. Market odds for an away win range from 2.30 to 2.47, implying an approximate winning probability between about 40.5% (1 ÷ 2.47 × 100) and 43.5% (1 ÷ 2.30 × 100). Given Thun’s 3-0 first-leg win, perfect Europa League record and stronger comparison indices in form, attack and defence, the away side offers the more reliable angle.
• Goals Tip: Under 3.5 goals in the match. Vikingur have yet to score in Europa League and average 3.0 goals conceded, while Thun average 3.0 scored and 0.0 conceded. The first leg finished 3-0, but with Thun protecting a big aggregate lead, a more controlled second leg is likely. Although exact under/over odds for this fixture are not provided, the statistical pattern points towards a game that could stay at three goals or fewer.
• Value Tip: Draw as a speculative value play. The prediction model gives the draw a 50% chance, equal to the away win probability and far above Vikingur’s 0%. Yet the draw odds range from 3.80 to 4.10, implying a probability between roughly 24.4% (1 ÷ 4.10 × 100) and 26.3% (1 ÷ 3.80 × 100). That gap between implied odds and the 50% assessment suggests the stalemate could be the value side, especially if Thun are content to manage the game and protect their aggregate advantage.

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