B36 II vs B71 - 1. Deild

When B36 II and B71 clash at the home ground on June 20, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a 1. Deild fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. How smooth can you be when receiving the ball, how quickly can you move from the back foot, hips open, face forward and find quality with the pass.

Both B36 II and B71 will be eager to build momentum when they meet in 1. Deild. The hosts have mirrored the form of a side still searching for rhythm — WW over their last five, a win rate of 37.5%. On the road, B71 have been equally impressive — W in their last five and a win rate of 79.17% for the campaign. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — B36 II average 2.13 per game to B71's 3.17, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. The player had scored the equaliser away to Lyon before winning the penalty that secured the three points.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. B36 II may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but B71 have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. In his press conference on Friday, Tuchel admitted it 'hurt him' not to play the United man in America.

When Wilfried Kouassi Yao is on the pitch — 3 goals to his name this term — moments of magic are never far away, and the 1. Deild's top scorer will be central to how this one unfolds. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Wesley gets away from Bastoni and surges forward, shot charged down by Dimarco inside the area.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 3-3 draw feels like a fitting result. With positions in the 1. Deild table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.