Cercle Brugge's three Conference League games had 20 goals
Vikingur Reykjavik are scoring around 2.50 goals/game in Iceland
Will we witness another high-scoring affair on Thursday?
Tip: Vikingur Reykjavik v Cercle Brugge | Odds |
Over 3.5 Goals Total Goals | @2.40 |
BTTS Yes & Over 2.5 Both To Score/Total Goals | @1.90 |
Vikingur Reykjavik vs Cercle Brugge Preview
A total of 20 goals were scored in Cercle Brugge’s three Conference League games this season. Vikingur Reykjavik score around 2.50 goals per game in Iceland, so I am expecting a lot of action on Thursday.
Vikingur Reykjavik have seen over 3.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches.
Cercle Brugge have seen over 4.5 goals in their last 3 matches (Conference League).
Head to Head
This is going to be the first head to head match between Vikingur Reykjavik and Cercle Brugge.
Vikingur Reykjavik Form
Vikingur Reykjavik are leading the title race in Icelandic top flight, sitting in 1st place ahead of the final round where they need just one point against Breidablik to win the title.
They defeated IA Akranes 4-3 last weekend which was their sixth victory in the last seven Urvalsdeild appearances. Erlingur Agnarsson was man of the match scoring a brace.
As for the UEFA Europa League, Vikingur Reykjavik had a rough start, suffering a 4-0 defeat to Omonia Nicosia earlier this month. They had 0.48-2.41 expected goals, 43% possession and 10-12 shots in that match.
Vikingur Reykjavik Injuries & Team News
Manager Arnar Gunnlaugsson has full squad at his disposal.
Cercle Brugge Form
Cercle Brugge kicked off their Conference League group stages with a convincing 6-2 home victory against St Gallen, Ahoueke Denkey scoring a hat-trick, Gary Magnee bagging two goals, Alan Minda also on target.
The Green and Blacks have been underperforming in the Belgian First Division A this season, grabbing just nine points in 11 matches and sit in 15th position.
After losing to Antwerp 3-0 earlier this month, they once again failed to score last weekend at home, the match against Dender ending in a goalless draw.
Cercle Brugge Injuries & Team News
Starting goalkeeper Warleson is out due to a knee injury, while defender Edgaras Utkus is recovering from a muscle tear.
A recent acquisition from Sporting Lisbon, Nazinho is also sidelined due to a hamstring injury.