Prediction Stjarnan vs Víkingur Reykjavík 2025 – Betting Tips for the Pepsideild on 29/09/2025

Match preview: Samsung völlurinn set for a showdown

Stjarnan welcome Víkingur Reykjavík to Samsung völlurinn in Garðabær on 29/09/2025 in what promises to be a high-octane encounter in the Pepsideild Championship Round. The home side arrive off a goalless draw with FH, a result that halted a purple patch but did little to blunt their momentum; Stjarnan’s recent run reads impressively with a string of wins across August and September. Víkingur, meanwhile, picked up a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Fram last time out and sit top of the mini-table after the opening round, carrying the confidence of a side that has piled up goals and wins across the campaign.

Form and statistics: edges and emphases

On form alone this is a tight call. Stjarnan’s sequence shows resilience and a propensity to find the net — they’ve recorded six wins, three draws and just one loss in the most recent reported slate — while Víkingur’s ledger displays more draws but also an ability to keep clean sheets, with seven on the season compared to Stjarnan’s three. Shooting data tilts the scales slightly towards Víkingur: they have registered 310 total shots and 122 shots on target over the campaign, against Stjarnan’s 302 shots and 108 on target. Both teams are heavy contributors to entertaining affairs; Stjarnan boast an over-2.5 goal rate north of 73%, and Víkingur are not far behind at almost 70%.

The head-to-head adds spice. The sides met in mid-August with Víkingur running out 4-2 winners — a fixture that underlined their attacking threat and suggested Stjarnan can be picked off at the back when the tempo rises. At home in Garðabær, Stjarnan have shown they can deliver, but Víkingur’s balance of firepower and defensive solidity on the road makes them a dangerous proposition.

Stadium atmosphere will be intimate — Samsung völlurinn holds 1,440 — but that compact setting often amplifies the drama on the pitch rather than suppressing it. Expect sharp transitions, plenty of attacking intent and an openness that should suit both sides’ styles.

Key recent influences

Stjarnan’s most recent draw saw Þorri Mar Þórisson singled out for strong impact, while Víkingur leaned on Helgi Gudjónsson as their standout performer in the last win. Those individual moments can be decisive in tight Championship Round encounters, but the collective tendencies — shots volume, scoring frequency and a history of goal-laden meetings — paint the broader picture.

Betting suggestion: Over 2.5 goals. Given both teams’ high over-2.5 percentages (73.91% for Stjarnan, 69.57% for Víkingur), the season-long shots and goals numbers, and the recent 4-2 head-to-head, the most compelling market here is the goals market. Backing Over 2.5 goals captures the likelihood of an open, attacking contest where both sides can contribute to the scoreboard.