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Welcome to our analysis for the UEFA Europa Conference League second leg, where a spot in the next qualifying round is on the line. Our Vikingur Reykjavik vs Malisheva prediction leans towards the home side, but the Kosovan visitors are traveling with a dream. The action kicks off on July 17, 2025, at Víkingsvöllur, where Vikingur will look to defend a narrow lead in front of their home supporters.
The first-ever head to head meeting between these two clubs was a tense affair at the Fadil Vokrri stadium. It took until the dying moments of the first half for the deadlock to be broken, with Vikingur's Nikolaj Hansen scoring the crucial away goal. That 1-0 victory gives the Icelandic side a significant advantage as they return home. For Malisheva, conceding at home was a tough pill to swallow, and it leaves them with a mountain to climb in Reykjavik.
Vikingur Reykjavik comes into this match with a solid European record at home this season, having won both of their matches on their own turf. Coach Solvi Ottesen is unlikely to tinker with a winning formula, meaning we can expect to see goalscorer Hansen leading the line. The squad also boasts the considerable experience of former Tottenham and Everton star Gylfi Sigurdsson, whose quality could be decisive. They know a clean sheet sees them through, a task they managed perfectly in the first leg.
Meanwhile, this is only Malisheva's second journey into European competition, having been knocked out at this same stage last year. Despite the first-leg loss, coach Bekim Isufi insists his team is motivated to cause a major upset. They arrived in Iceland with no new injury concerns and a belief that they can make history. It’s a classic underdog story, and they’ll be hoping to write a famous chapter for Kosovan football.
The tactical setup seems straightforward. Vikingur, with their 1-0 aggregate lead, will likely deploy their structured 4-4-2 formation to control the game and protect their advantage. They don’t need to chase a goal, so patience will be key. In contrast, Malisheva has no choice but to push forward. Expect them to absorb pressure and try to hit Vikingur on the counter-attack. The match, officiated by Lithuanian referee Robertas Valikonis, will be a fascinating battle of Vikingur's control against Malisheva's desperation.
When looking at the betting odds, the bookmakers have a clear favorite. Vikingur Reykjavik is priced at just 1.21 for the win, with a draw at 5.8 and a victory for Malisheva a long shot at 12.0. These odds reflect Vikingur's home advantage, their aggregate lead, and their greater European experience.
Our AI system agrees with the market, but with a note of caution. The best tip is a home team win (1), but the confidence rating is a moderate 5.0/10. This suggests that while it's the most probable outcome, it's not a guaranteed victory. The low odds of 1.21 reflect this high probability. The AI's analysis points towards a tight, low-scoring game, which is often where surprises can happen.
Here’s a breakdown of our AI's key predictions:
These predictions paint a consistent picture. A 0:0 first half suggests a cagey start, with Vikingur content to sit on their lead and Malisheva struggling to break them down. A final score of 1:0 fits perfectly with the under 3.5 goals tip and mirrors the result from the first leg. It points to another disciplined performance from the Icelandic side, who find one goal to seal the tie.
While all signs point to a Vikingur victory, there's an interesting detail in the data: Malisheva's squad value (€4.30m) is slightly higher than Vikingur's (€3.92m). This hints that, on paper, the visitors may have more individual talent than their underdog status suggests. Furthermore, Vikingur have shown they can punch above their weight, as seen in their memorable 2:1 win over Panathinaikos back in February 2025. Our final Vikingur Reykjavik vs Malisheva prediction is a home win, but Malisheva's ambition could make this a far more compelling watch than the odds imply.
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Vikingur is expected to win with odds of -4761 -476
Vikingur is expected to win with odds of -476Under 3.5 -200
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo -161
At least one team is not expected to score1X&U4.5 -370
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Recent Matches of Malisheva
World - UEFA Europa Conference League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
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| 1 |
Strasbourg | 5 | 8-4 | 13 |
| 2 |
Shakhtar | 5 | 10-5 | 12 |
| 3 |
Raków | 5 | 8-2 | 11 |
| 4 |
AEK Athens FC | 5 | 11-5 | 10 |
| 5 |
Samsunspor | 5 | 10-4 | 10 |
| 6 |
Sparta Praha | 5 | 7-3 | 10 |
| 7 |
Rayo Vallecano | 5 | 10-7 | 10 |
| 8 |
FSV Mainz 05 | 5 | 5-3 | 10 |
| 9 |
Crystal Palace | 5 | 9-4 | 9 |
| 10 |
AEK Larnaca | 5 | 6-1 | 9 |
| 11 |
Fiorentina | 5 | 8-4 | 9 |
| 12 |
Celje | 5 | 8-7 | 9 |
| 13 |
AZ Alkmaar | 5 | 7-7 | 9 |
| 14 |
HNK Rijeka | 5 | 5-2 | 8 |
| 15 |
Omonia Nicosia | 5 | 5-3 | 8 |
| 16 |
Lausanne | 5 | 5-3 | 8 |
| 17 |
FC Noah | 5 | 6-5 | 8 |
| 18 |
Jagiellonia | 5 | 5-4 | 8 |
| 19 |
Drita | 5 | 4-5 | 8 |
| 20 |
Lech Poznan | 5 | 10-7 | 7 |
| 21 |
Shkendija | 5 | 4-4 | 7 |
| 22 |
Sigma Olomouc | 5 | 6-7 | 7 |
| 23 |
Universitatea | 5 | 4-5 | 7 |
| 24 |
Lincoln Red Imps | 5 | 6-11 | 7 |
| 25 |
KuPS | 5 | 4-3 | 6 |
| 26 |
Zrinjski | 5 | 7-9 | 6 |
| 27 |
Breidablik | 5 | 5-8 | 5 |
| 28 |
Dynamo Kyiv | 5 | 7-9 | 3 |
| 29 |
BK Hacken | 5 | 5-7 | 3 |
| 30 |
Legia Warszawa | 5 | 4-7 | 3 |
| 31 |
Slovan | 5 | 4-9 | 3 |
| 32 |
Hamrun | 5 | 3-8 | 3 |
| 33 |
Aberdeen | 5 | 3-11 | 2 |
| 34 |
Shelbourne | 5 | 0-7 | 1 |
| 35 |
Shamrock | 5 | 4-12 | 1 |
| 36 |
Rapid Vienna | 5 | 2-13 | 0 |
