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Conference League Qualification: Vikingur vs Linfield – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Conference League Qualification round 3 match between Vikingur and Linfield and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Linfield go up against Vikingur on Thursday for a Conference League Qualification meeting at Serpugerdi Stadium.

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Team form: Vikingur vs Linfield

Vikingur Form

Vikingur endured a tough spell in their previous three matches, which brought three defeats. They lost 0-3 against Gent, before Lincoln Red Imps FC won 2-3, while Lincoln Red Imps FC claimed a victory in a 1-0 match. Vikingur claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Conference League Qualification. They also drew one and lost two, scored four goals and conceded six.

Linfield Form

In their last three matches, Linfield drew 1-1 with Shelbourne, 0-0 with Zalgiris Vilnius and beat Zalgiris Vilnius by 2-0. Linfield are winless in their last six away games in the Conference League Qualification, in which they drew two and lost four. They conceded ten goals while scoring five themselves.

Betting stats for Vikingur and Linfield

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Vikingur and Linfield. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In 9 of the last 10 Vikingur matches in the Conference League Qualification, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 10 of the last 12 Vikingur matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 5 Vikingur home matches in the Conference League Qualification, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Vikingur home matches in the Conference League Qualification, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Vikingur home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 17 of the last 19 Linfield matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Linfield away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 3 Linfield away matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
  • In the last 5 Linfield matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In the last 3 Linfield away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5

Players in form: Vikingur vs Linfield

Look no further than Soelvi Vatnhamar, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Vikingur in the Conference League Qualification, while Matthew Fitzpatrick managed two goals in the last half dozen matches for Linfield in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

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Full-time result

Vikingur won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Serpugerdi Stadium. They drew one and lost six as well, while Linfield won four of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost three.

Both teams to score

Vikingur scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Linfield scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Vikingur managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Linfield were first on target in six of their last 10 outings.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Vikingur, who scored an average of one goal along the way. Over 2.5 goals appeared in four of the last ten matches that Linfield played across all tournaments. They scored 1.4 times on average in the process. Vikingur conceded a goal in their 6 most recent matches.

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