Víkingur Reykjavík vs UMF Stjarnan Prediction: The hosts will defy historical trends on Saturday

In their upcoming match, league leaders Víkingur Reykjavík will aim to defy historical trends as they face Stjarnan, a team with a better head-to-head record. As eras do come to an end, Víkingur Reykjavík will seek a change of fortune at Víkingsvöllur on Saturday. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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Víkingur are currently leading the league table comfortably with 31 points from 12 matches, holding a five-point advantage over second-placed Valur. They have displayed an impressive defensive record, conceding only 8 goals while scoring 28, making them the most solid defensive team in the league.

The team's success can be attributed in part to the outstanding performances of 26-year-old Birnir Ingason, who has been in top form. Ingason has contributed 6 goals and 3 assists so far this season, playing a crucial role in Víkingur's attacking prowess.

The defensive line consisting of Tomasson, Ekroth, and Vatnhamar has been solid and reliable, ensuring the team's defensive stability. With their strong defensive record, they will be determined to maintain their form and extend their lead at the top of the table.

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Stjarnan find themselves in the 8th position on the league table with 11 points from 11 games so far this season. They have shown some attacking prowess by scoring 19 goals, but their defensive record is not as strong, conceding 18 goals.

An encouraging development for Stjarnan is the return of Isak Sigurgeirsson to their squad after Iceland's U21 team failed to qualify for the Euro U21 championship. The 19-year-old has been a key contributor, being involved in 11 out of the 19 goals scored by his team this season.

However, it's important to note that Stjarnan have struggled in away matches recently, winning only one out of their last 16 away games across all competitions. This poor away form raises doubts about their ability to produce a strong performance against the league leaders.

In the 27 matches played between Vikingur and Stjarnan from 2011 to the present, Stjarnan have been the more successful team, winning 10 of those matches. Vikingur, on the other hand, have won 6 matches, while 11 matches ended in a draw.

The goal-scoring record in these encounters has been quite impressive, with both teams finding the back of the net frequently. Out of the 27 matches, both teams scored in 20 of them. Additionally, over 2.5 goals were seen in 20 of the matches.

Eras do come to an end, and it is certainly possible for the dominance of the visitors to come to an end in this match, especially considering the hosts' current form as the league leaders. The visitors, on the other hand, have been struggling to secure points recently.

Based on the trends in matches involving these two sides, it is reasonable to expect a match with multiple goals and both teams finding the back of the net (BTTS).

• W1 for 1.60 odds
• BTTS for 1.60 odds
• Total 1: Over 1.5 for 1.61 odds