Völsungur vs Fylkir Prediction

Right then, grab a pint and settle in. We’ve got a 1. Deild clash between Völsungur and Fylkir coming up on May 23rd, and frankly, the stats are screaming one way. Völsungur are in the doldrums. They haven’t won a single game in their last 10 outings, racking up 6 draws and 4 losses. They’re averaging just 0.50 goals scored while leaking 2.40 goals per game. At home, it’s no picnic either—they’ve drawn 3 and lost 2 in their last five at home, conceding 2.20 goals per game on the trot. Their goal expectancy at home sits at a meagre 0.90, and their recent trends show a clear decline in goals scored and points accumulated.

On the other side of the pitch, Fylkir are absolutely flying. They’ve won 8 of their last 10 matches, scoring a whopping 30 goals while conceding just 9. That’s a 3.00 goals-per-game average for the visitors, and they’re keeping clean sheets in 60% of their recent fixtures. Their recent form reads like a masterclass: 2-1, 5-0, 2-0, 3-0, 2-0, 6-0, 2-0, 4-2, 2-0. Only one loss in 10 games. While their away scoring average is a more modest 1.00, their defensive solidity (0.90 conceded per game overall) and massive attacking output make them a nightmare fixture.

Head-to-head tells the same story. Fylkir have won both of their previous meetings at this ground, including a 4-1 thrashing in June 2025 and a 2-1 win in September 2025. Völsungur haven’t won at home against them in two tries, and the goal difference in those games is a staggering 3-11. Both teams have met three times, and every single one has gone Over 2.5 Goals.

The bookies have Fylkir priced at 1.58 to win, which implies a 63.3% chance. Given Völsungur’s winless run and Fylkir’s ruthless attack, that price feels like a gift. Völsungur’s attack is practically non-existent, and their defence is porous. Fylkir’s expected goals on the road sit at 1.60, while Völsungur are expected to scrape 0.90. Both sides have had two matches in the last 14 days, with Völsungur enjoying one extra day of rest, but that barely scratches the surface of the quality gap here. The math is clear: Fylkir have the quality, the momentum, and the tactical edge to walk away with all three points.

Key Points:

• Völsungur are winless in their last 10 matches (0W, 6D, 4L) and average just 0.50 goals per game.

• Fylkir have won 8 of their last 10 games, scoring 30 goals and conceding just 9.

• Fylkir have won both previous meetings at Völsungur’s home ground, with a combined score of 11-3.

• Völsungur’s home defence concedes 2.20 goals per game, while Fylkir score 3.00 per game overall.

• Fylkir are priced at 1.58 for the away win, offering strong value against a side in freefall.

The verdict is straightforward: back the in-form visitors to end Völsungur’s winless streak. I’m going with the Away Win.