Prediction: The New Saints vs Vikingur Reykjavik

Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw

Best Odds: 5/1

Bookmaker: Betfair

The New Saints and Vikingur Reykjavik will face each other in the second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round. The match will be played at Park Hall in Oswestry and is scheduled to kick off at 6:15pm UK time on Tuesday.

The New Saints

The New Saints won the 2021–22 Cymru Premier title. They became the Welsh champions after picking up 80 points from 32 matches. Anthony Limbrick’s side were so dominant in the Welsh league that they finished as many as 21 points clear of second-placed Bala Town.

TNS made a disappointing start to their quest to qualify for the group stage of the UEFA Europa Conference League next season. The Welsh club lost the first leg of their second qualifying round tie 2-0 to Vikingur Reykjavik away from home at Víkingsvollur in Reykjavik. Kristall Mani Ingason scored both the goals for the home team, and both were from the penalty spot, first in the 29th minute and then on 57 minutes.

The 2022–23 Cymru Premier campaign have not yet started, but The New Saints will be favourites to win it yet again.

Team News:

Daniel Atherton, Josh Pack, Daniel Davies, Jon Routedge and Joshua Lock all are available for The New Saints.

Vikingur Reykjavik

Vikingur Reykjavik won the 2021 Urvalsdeild title. It was a very narrow win for Arnar Gunnlaugsson’s side. They ended the season with 48 points from 22 matches, just a point clear of second-placed Breidablik and seven points clear of KR in third. They won the Icelandic League Championships as many as six times in their history, the Icelandic Cup on three occasions, and the Icelandic Super League thrice.

The Vikings have made a good start to their quest to qualify for the UEFA Europa Conference League next season. They beat Welsh club The New Saints 2-0 in the first leg of their second qualifying round at home. Kristall Mani Ingason scored both the goals for them and both were from the penalty spot, first in the 29th minute and then on 57 minutes.

Vikingur Reykjavik are doing well in the 2022 Besta-deild karla at the moment. They have picked up 28 points from 13 matches and are currently second in the standings with 28 points from 13 matches, seven points behind leaders Breiðablik. 

Team News:

Hannes Halldórsson, Helgi Gudjonsson, Danijel Djuric and Jake Canavan all are available for Vikingur Reykjavik.

Key Factors to Consider

• The New Saints have won their last 3 competitive matches.
• Vikingur Reykjavik have won their last 2 competitive matches.
• The New Saints have lost 2 of their last 5 competitive games.
• Vikingur Reykjavik have lost 1 of their last 5 competitive games.
• Vikingur Reykjavik have drawn 1 of their last 5 competitive matches.

Conclusion

The New Saints face an uphill struggle against Vikingur Reykjavik, who have a 2-0 lead from the first leg and are at home for the second leg. A draw is the most likely outcome in Wales.

Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw

Best Odds: 5/1

Bookmaker: Betfair