UEFA Conference League· Kick-off : Thursday, August 20, 2026, 19:00 (UK time)
Vikingur Reykjavik vs Borac Banja Luka: 1-3 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Vikingur Reykjavik 1-3 Borac Banja Luka. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Vikingur Reykjavik (50%), while victory for Borac Banja Luka was rated at only 25%. The model considered this score unlikely (2.2%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (49%): missed.
Match analysis
Vikingur Reykjavik and Borac Banja Luka met on Thursday, August 20, 2026, a UEFA Conference League fixture. Venue: Víkingsvollur Stadium, Reykjavik. Before kick-off, our model gave Vikingur Reykjavik a 50% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Borac Banja Luka 25%. On the correct score, 1-1 comes out on top (11.9%), followed by 1-0 (11.3%) and 2-1 (9.5%).
Over their last 5 matches, Vikingur Reykjavik have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 7 and conceding 10. Over their last 5 matches, Borac Banja Luka have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 7 and conceding 8. Both sides come in with similar form. On average Vikingur Reykjavik score 1.40 and concede 2.00 goals per game; Borac Banja Luka score 1.40 and concede 1.60.
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Vikingur Reykjavik, 0 for Borac Banja Luka and 0 draws. In double chance terms, "Vikingur Reykjavik or draw" stands at 75%, "Borac Banja Luka or draw" at 50% and "no draw" at 75%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Vikingur Reykjavik – Borac Banja Luka. 1-1 is the single most likely scoreline (11.9%); the 5 scores below add up to 49% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Vikingur Reykjavik 1-1 Borac Banja Luka | 11.9% |
| Vikingur Reykjavik 1-0 Borac Banja Luka | 11.3% |
| Vikingur Reykjavik 2-1 Borac Banja Luka | 9.5% |
| Vikingur Reykjavik 2-0 Borac Banja Luka | 9.0% |
| Vikingur Reykjavik 0-1 Borac Banja Luka | 7.5% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 1.59 expected goals for Vikingur Reykjavik and 1.05 for Borac Banja Luka, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 49% and "both teams to score" at 52%. Vikingur Reykjavik keep a clean sheet in 35% of scenarios, Borac Banja Luka in 20%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Vikingur Reykjavik expected goals | 1.59 |
| Borac Banja Luka expected goals | 1.05 |
| Both teams to score | 52% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 74% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 49% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 27% |
| Vikingur Reykjavik clean sheet | 35% |
| Borac Banja Luka clean sheet | 20% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Vikingur Reykjavik
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | FC Thun · UEFA Europa League | 3-2 | W |
| Aug 6, 2026 | FC Thun · UEFA Europa League | 0-3 | L |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Hapoel Beer Sheva · UEFA Champions League | 0-2 | L |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Hapoel Beer Sheva · UEFA Champions League | 2-1 | W |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Gyori ETO FC · UEFA Champions League | 2-2 | D |
Borac Banja Luka
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | ML Vitebsk · UEFA Conference League | 0-1 | L |
| Aug 6, 2026 | ML Vitebsk · UEFA Conference League | 1-0 | W |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Petrocub · UEFA Conference League | 3-3 | D |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Petrocub · UEFA Conference League | 3-0 | W |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Levski Sofia · UEFA Champions League | 0-4 | L |
Head-to-head
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Vikingur Reykjavik, 0 for Borac Banja Luka and 0 draws.
Out and doubtful
Vikingur Reykjavik
No absences reported.
Borac Banja Luka
No absences reported.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vikingur Reykjavik vs Borac Banja Luka prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Vikingur Reykjavik a 50% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Borac Banja Luka 25%. Vikingur Reykjavik are therefore favourites. Final score: 1-3.
What is the most likely correct score for Vikingur Reykjavik vs Borac Banja Luka?
1-1 (11.9%), followed by 1-0 (11.3%), 2-1 (9.5%), 2-0 (9.0%) and 0-1 (7.5%).
Will both teams score in Vikingur Reykjavik vs Borac Banja Luka?
The probability that both Vikingur Reykjavik and Borac Banja Luka score is 52%. Vikingur Reykjavik have a 35% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Borac Banja Luka 20%.
How many goals should we expect in Vikingur Reykjavik vs Borac Banja Luka?
The model expects 2.64 goals (1.59 for Vikingur Reykjavik, 1.05 for Borac Banja Luka). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 74%, over 2.5 goals 49%, over 3.5 goals 27%.
When and where is Vikingur Reykjavik vs Borac Banja Luka played?
Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 19:00 (UK time), UEFA Conference League. Venue: Víkingsvollur Stadium, Reykjavik.
What form are Vikingur Reykjavik and Borac Banja Luka in?
Vikingur Reykjavik: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (7 scored, 10 conceded). Borac Banja Luka: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (7 scored, 8 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Vikingur Reykjavik and Borac Banja Luka?
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Vikingur Reykjavik, 0 for Borac Banja Luka and 0 draws.
What was the Vikingur Reykjavik vs Borac Banja Luka result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Vikingur Reykjavik 1-3 Borac Banja Luka. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Vikingur Reykjavik (50%), while victory for Borac Banja Luka was rated at only 25%. The model considered this score unlikely (2.2%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (49%): missed.
How is the Vikingur Reykjavik vs Borac Banja Luka prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.59 for Vikingur Reykjavik, 1.05 for Borac Banja Luka) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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