B36 II vs ÍF II - 1. Deild

The 1. Deild returns to the home ground on May 2, 2026, where B36 II and ÍF II will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. The left-back was taken off in the final minutes against Everton with cramp, and was not risked for the Champions League clash vs Sabah on Thursday.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the 1. Deild contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. B36 II have blown hot and cold, WW across their last five and a win rate of 37.5% that leaves room for improvement. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, DWDL over their last five with a campaign win rate of 41.67%. One side has leaned on a miserly defence, the other on a free-scoring attack, and the meeting of those contrasting strengths promises an intriguing tactical subtext. Sky Sports columnist Laura Hunter analyses the big talking points from the first round of Women's Super League matches, bringing you closer to the key stories at the heart of the women's game.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. B36 II may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but ÍF II have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) According to Fabrizio Romano, Man United 'are not proceeding' with a move for the Brighton midfielder.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman Wilfried Kouassi Yao — 3 goals this term — will be one to watch. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. The Dutch midfielder only signed last summer but had a frustrating year under Pep Guardiola and is looking likely to leave amid interest from Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and Galatasaray.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 2-2 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the 1. Deild picture. A more central role appears likely given the sale of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered by Amadou Onana at the World Cup.