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Flora host Vikingur Reykjavik at the Le Coq Arena in Estonia on Thursday for the second leg of their clash in the Europa Conference League third qualifying round. The tie is currently poised at 1-1 after the sides played out a low-scoring draw in Iceland last week.
Mark Anders Lepik put Flora in front through a penalty in the 21st minute but Valdimar Bor Ingimundarson equalized for the hosts, another 18 minutes later. With no further goals to separate the sides, the match ended in a draw.
Aiming for their first appearance in the Conference League since 2021, Flora will now look to make their home advantage count and progress into the next round. The Estonian side won their last home tie 5-2, which should give them some confidence entering this week's contest.
On the other hand, Reykjavik are staring down the barrel here, as their record away from home hasn't been the best lately. The Vikingar have failed to win their last six, even losing their last four while playing away from home.
Flora vs Vikingur Reykjavik Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- This is only the second meeting between the sides in history
- Vikingur Reykjavik have faced an Estonian side on two occasions in their European history: a 6-1 win vs Levadia in the preliminary round of the 2022-23 Champions League and a 1-1 draw with Flora in the 2024-25 Europa Conference League qualifiers last week
- Vikingur Reykjavik are winless in their last six away games in Europe, including a defeat in each of their last four
- Flora have conceded 12 goals at home in their last four European games, including five against Slovenia's Celje in the first round of the Champions League qualifiers this season
Flora vs Vikingur Reykjavik Prediction
Flora could come flying out of the blocks here to avoid another extra-time play, but their shaky defense means Reykjavik could claw their way back into the game. Expect a tense clash, one that could even go into the shootouts.
Prediction: Flora 1-1 (4-3 on penalties) Vikingur Reykjavik
Flora vs Vikingur Reykjavik Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw (Flora to win on penalties)
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
