Víkingur Reykjavik vs Akureyri Prediction: Can Akureyri throw a shocker of the season?

Vkingur Reykjavik and Akureyri will face off in the final match for the most prestigious Icelandic cup at the 9,500-capacity Laugardalsvollur stadium. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

Víkingur Reykjavik

Víkingur Reykjavik have experienced a significant amount of success this season, currently occupying the top spot in the league table and contending for silverware in this clash. Their recent performance includes an impressive 4-1 victory against their local rivals, KR in the semi-finals. With a winning streak of nine consecutive games in all competitions, Víkingur Reykjavik enter this clash as the favorite.

Akureyri

Akureyri's journey to the final has been filled with drama and late-game heroics. In the semi-final clash against Breidablik, they had to stage a late comeback, with Arnason scoring a crucial equalizer in the 97th minute to level the score at 2-2 within the regular 90 minutes. However, Breidablik managed to regain the lead in the first half of extra time. Still, Akureyri showed incredible resilience as Petersen found the net in the 117th minute, pushing the game to a penalty shootout. In the end, Akureyri prevailed 3-1 in the penalty shootout.

Considering their current form, which includes being unbeaten in their last three games, Akureyri are showing promise as they head into the final. Additionally, they will continue to compete in the relegation group when the playoffs start, making them a team to watch in the coming matches.

H2H

Vikingur's impressive record against KA since 2020 speaks to their dominance in this fixture. Over the course of 10 matches from then until now, Vikingur have managed to remain unbeaten against KA. Additionally, their recent performances this year, with victories of 1-0 and 4-0 in matches held in April and May, further underline their prowess against KA.

Expert Betting Tips

Although I expect Vikingur to win this match because they are the better team and because they are currently riding a hot streak, I also expect goals to be scored by the Akureyri side.

• Over 2.5 for 1.60 odds
• W1 for 1.65 odds
• BTTS for 1.60 odds