- Víkingur Reykjavík's overall recent form (W2, D1, L2) and FC Thun's overall recent away form (W1, D1, L1) are mixed, so it is hard to get an edge from that.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.4 looks the sharpest option available in the game betting, given FC Thun's goals for and against stats in away games.
- Víkingur Reykjavík's compact, low-block approach and FC Thun's high-energy pressing style should determine the nature of the game.
A tale of two city clubs with contrasting styles
Víkingur Reykjavík come into this game after a disappointing 2-2 draw away to IA Akranes in the Besta deild karla 2026 and after losing 3-0 to FC Thun in the last UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 clash, Soelvi Ottesen's side will be under pressure at the Vikingsvoellur on Thursday. This preview points to a tough night for the hosts if they cannot tighten up at the back.
The hosts are a low-block style team and prefer to absorb the pressure and look to create chaos in the opposing half with either counterattacks or set-pieces. Since taking over on 20th January 2025, Ottesen has maintained this style, but it has worked to their advantage in the Icelandic top tier.
Across all competitions, Víkingur are a fortress at home (W4, L0) and are just as dangerous going forward, having scored 11 goals in their last 4 home games.
FC Thun can take the second round with another high-energy performance
On the other hand, FC Thun are a high-energy, high-tempo and direct style team that look to force turnovers in the midfield and then attack the opposition before they can get back into their block.
Gian-Luca Privitelli took the reigns of FC Thun on the 1st July 2026 and his side are yet to lose their high-energy edge on the ball. They were hammered 6-0 by BSC Young Boys Bern in the Swiss Super League 2026/2027 last time out but got back on track in the Europa League Qualifiers by blanking Víkingur 3-0.
Thun's recent overall form is just as mixed as Víkingur's (W4, D2, L4), so there is little advantage to be gained from the recent form of either side. The Swiss outfit do, however, have a huge advantage after their first-leg win and are the favourites to follow up at 2.32 (Víkingur 2.65, Draw 3.85). For those looking at betting tips for this match, the visitors' momentum and first-leg lead make them the safer pick.
Brighton Labeau to take the reins at Vikingur Reykjavik
FC Thun have scored 2.00 goals per away game and conceded 1.67 goals per game away across all competitions this season, a combination that usually leads to open games.
In all honesty, this still looks like a very close game on paper but FC Thun are in the driving seat and they are the only team with a real threat at the top of their game. The Vikingur Reykjavik vs FC Thun prediction here is that the visitors can manage the tie well enough to progress.
Brighton Labeau has been the main man for Thun in their UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 so far, scoring 4 of their 7 goals in the last five matches and he will be licking his lips at the prospect of facing Vikingur Reykjavik again on Thursday.
Víkingur have won all four of their recent home matches, so look for Labeau to contribute to Thun's 3rd goal of the doubleheader. Another prediction is that both sides can find space in what should be an open contest.
