Víkingur Reykjavík vs Thun preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa League, Europe
Víkingsvöllur Tomorrow - 5:30 PM
Europa League
KICKOFF : Tomorrow - 5:30 PM
3rd Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 0 - 3

CONTEXT

Víkingur Reykjavík welcomes Thun to Víkingsvöllur for a Europa League third qualifying round clash in the 2026/2027 campaign. The home side carries a power score of 28.67 against the Swiss visitors on 22.29, establishing a clear overall strength differential of 6.4 points. Domestic league positions offer no guidance here since both clubs compete in an international cup setting. Recent form records show a stark contrast with the away team posting 50 and the hosts at zero. Squad depth and tactical setups will shape proceedings on the pitch. Limited efficiency figures leave room for on-field adjustments during the fixture. Transition phases and set piece execution stand out as potential differentiators given the available indicators. The stage sets up an intriguing encounter between these two sides.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Víkingur Reykjavík holds a 6.4 point power advantage over Thun.
  • Form: Thun posts a form score of 50 compared to Víkingur Reykjavík on zero.
  • Squad: Squad resources align with the demands of this Europa League qualifier.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both participants.
  • Transition: Transition opportunities may influence the outcome of the match.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data carries low confidence with proxy values applied.
  • xVariable: Power scores stand at 28.67 for the home side and 22.29 for the away side.
  • Market: Projection split: Víkingur Reykjavík 40.4% (Δ+0%) | Draw 24.1% (Δ+0%) | Thun 35.5% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Víkingur Reykjavík S. Ottesen Jónsson
S. Ottesen Jónsson
VS
Thun G. Privitelli
G. Privitelli
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
3
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Thun Rank: 66 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Víkingur Reykjavík Rank: W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Víkingur Reykjavík
40.39%
Draw
24.06%
Away Thun
35.54%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
28.67
22.29
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Víkingur Reykjavík
Thun
Power Score
28.67
22.29
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
Víkingur Reykjavík Opponent-weighted form score
Thun Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Víkingur Reykjavík Thun

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Víkingur Reykjavík VIR Home
1 matches
Thun THU Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
0
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0.85
xG
2.32
2.32
xGA
0.85

Data last updated: 2026-08-12T00:11:36+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 13, 2026, 05:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa League, Europe · 3rd Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 0 - 3
Stadium
Víkingsvöllur
Capacity
1500
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Luis Miguel Branco Godinho
Pedro Nuno de Sá Martins
Gonçalo Nuno Soares Vaz Freire
Pedro Miguel Torres Ramalho

Squad

Referee : Luis Miguel Branco Godinho

Squad

Referee : Luis Miguel Branco Godinho

Squad

1
Niklas Steffen
Niklas Steffen Goalkeeper
25
Tim Spycher
Tim Spycher Goalkeeper
22
Dario Wälti
Dario Wälti Goalkeeper
34
Leo Stucki
Leo Stucki Goalkeeper
23
Marco Bürki
Marco Bürki Defender
5
Nicolas Bürgy
Nicolas Bürgy Defender
19
Jan Bamert
Jan Bamert Defender
4
Genís Montolio Lafuente
Genís Montolio Lafuente Defender
47
Fabio Fehr
Fabio Fehr Defender
17
Ashvin Balaruban
Ashvin Balaruban Defender
27
Michael Heule
Michael Heule Defender
24
Mats Seiler
Mats Seiler Defender
37
Lucien Dähler
Lucien Dähler Defender
14
Mattias Käit
Mattias Käit Midfielder
16
Justin Roth
Justin Roth Midfielder
30
Nico Maier
Nico Maier Midfielder
70
Nils Reichmuth
Nils Reichmuth Midfielder
8
Fabio Saiz Pennarossa
13
Nassim Othmane Zoukit
78
Valmir Matoshi
Valmir Matoshi Midfielder
21
Dorian Derbaci
Dorian Derbaci Midfielder
52
Adam Ilic
Adam Ilic Midfielder
11
Layton Stewart
Layton Stewart Attacker
9
Furkan Dursun
Furkan Dursun Attacker
33
Marc Gutbub
Marc Gutbub Attacker
80
Simon Lengen
Simon Lengen Attacker

CONCLUSION

The matchup at Víkingsvöllur brings together two sides with distinct profiles in the Europa League third qualifying round. Home strength metrics favor Víkingur Reykjavík while Thun counters with better recent form indicators. Both teams must navigate the challenges of an international cup environment without domestic position references. Limited supporting data on efficiency and set pieces shifts focus toward in-game adaptability. Transition play offers another avenue for either side to gain control. The overall balance suggests a competitive fixture where small margins could decide progress. Observers can expect tactical adjustments as the game unfolds in the 2026/2027 season.