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FC Thun vs Vikingur Reykjavik Prediction, Tips & Odds

FC Thun vs Vikingur Reykjavik

UEFA Europa League3rd Qualifying Round
FC Thun
LWDLD
VS
Stockhorn Arena, Thun
Vikingur Reykjavik
LWWLD
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.52
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.46 (implied 68.3%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 70.8% probability (an expert ratio of 1.41). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (70.8% vs 68.3%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours FC Thun to win this match against Vikingur Reykjavik, with a projected scoreline of 2-1. FC Thun has had a mixed start to their season, recording one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five matches. This indicates some inconsistency, but they have shown the ability to secure points, suggesting they can compete effectively in this encounter. On the other hand, Vikingur Reykjavik has also had a fluctuating form with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches. Their recent performances indicate a slight edge in confidence, particularly with back-to-back wins. However, they will need to maintain this momentum to challenge Thun effectively. The model output suggests a win probability that leans towards FC Thun. Nonetheless, a potential caveat is that Thun's inconsistency could lead to a surprise result if they fail to capitalize on their home advantage. For a detailed breakdown of the prediction methodology, including expected goals and actual results, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model to evaluate these fixtures comprehensively.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
FC Thun Win56%1.44
Draw18%4.55
Vikingur Reykjavik Win26%5.90
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6062.9%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4667.0%

Combined goal output is high (5.0 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
FC Thun 2-1 Vikingur Reykjavik
7.7013.1%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.1% probability.

Asian Handicap
FC Thun -1.5
2.2036%

FC Thun have been the stronger side, winning 52% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-1
7.70
13.1%
2-0
8.06
12.5%
1-1
8.78
11.5%
1-0
9.22
10.9%
3-1
9.84
10.3%
3-0
10.18
9.9%

Our model projects a 2-1 FC Thun win as the most likely scoreline at 13.1% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature FC Thun clean sheets, in line with their 8% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
FC Thun
-0.0
1.14
Vikingur Reykjavik
+0.0
4.80
FC Thun
-0.5
1.42
Vikingur Reykjavik
+0.5
5.15
FC Thun
-1.5
2.20
Vikingur Reykjavik
+1.5
11.00

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. FC Thun are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

FC Thun vs Vikingur Reykjavik
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.484.655.601.502.551.602.15
Marathonbet
1.434.556.501.432.481.612.15
Betfair
1.444.606.001.442.701.572.38
Pinnacle
1.454.545.931.522.46
SBO
1.334.675.61
William Hill
1.444.005.801.602.20
Bet365
1.484.335.251.502.501.622.20
1xBet
1.474.686.691.432.481.612.18
Unibet
1.424.906.101.402.651.562.23
888Sport
1.444.005.751.442.501.602.20
Betano
1.474.755.701.472.571.622.18
Superbet
1.494.755.801.502.621.622.20
BetVictor
1.444.756.001.472.441.602.20

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.8%
Over 1.5 Goals
82.5%
Over 2.5 Goals
67%
Over 3.5 Goals
43.4%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XFC Thun or Draw
74%1.11
12FC Thun or Vikingur Reykjavik
82%1.16
X2Draw or Vikingur Reykjavik
44%2.64

Head to Head

No head-to-head data available.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
FC ThunVikingur Reykjavik
2.2Goals p.g.2.79
1.56Goals conceded p.g.0.95
8%Clean sheets37%
52%Win rate79%
3.76Avg goals in match3.74
1.29xG per game
-0.04xGA per game
41%Possession %38%
4.3Shots on target / game2.0
5.0Corners per game4.0
FC Thun
Recent Form

FC Thun have won 7 of their last 13 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include drew with FC Thun 1-1 and lost to FC Thun 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 4D 8L from the last 25 games (52% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: FC ThunAll competitions
28 Jul
Dinamo Zagreb
3-2
FC Thun
UEFA Champions League
25 Jul
FC Luzern
1-3
FC Thun
Super League
21 Jul
FC Thun
1-1
Dinamo Zagreb
UEFA Champions League
11 Jul
FC Thun
1-2
Waldhof Mannheim
Friendlies Clubs
11 Jul
FC Thun
1-1
SV Elversberg
Friendlies Clubs
04 Jul
FC Thun
6-2
Neuchatel Xamax FC
Friendlies Clubs
13
Win
52%
4
Draw
16%
8
Lost
32%
Vikingur Reykjavik
Recent Form

Vikingur Reykjavik have won 8 of their last 12 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 3. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Vikingur Reykjavik 2-0 and lost to Thor Akureyri 2-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 15W 1D 3L from the last 19 games (79% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Vikingur ReykjavikAll competitions
29 Jul
Hapoel Beer Sheva
2-0
Vikingur Reykjavik
UEFA Champions League
24 Jul
Vikingur Reykjavik
5-1
Keflavik
Úrvalsdeild
21 Jul
Vikingur Reykjavik
2-1
Hapoel Beer Sheva
UEFA Champions League
18 Jul
Thor Akureyri
2-1
Vikingur Reykjavik
Úrvalsdeild
14 Jul
Gyori ETO FC
2-2
Vikingur Reykjavik
UEFA Champions League
07 Jul
Vikingur Reykjavik
1-0
Gyori ETO FC
UEFA Champions League
15
Win
79%
1
Draw
5%
3
Lost
16%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

FC Thun

No reported absences

Vikingur Reykjavik

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
FC Thun Win1.44 (55.8%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.46 (67%)
Both Teams Score1.60 (62.9%)
Value Bets
Vikingur Reykjavik Win5.90 (25.9%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.54 (33%)
BTTS No2.21 (37.1%)
Speculative
Draw4.55 (18.3%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

FC Thun have averaged 5.0 corners per match at home; Vikingur Reykjavik 4.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

FC Thun have generated 1.29 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 52% of them. They put 4.3 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. FC Thun player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.