NSÍ II vs TB - 1. Deild

A fascinating 1. Deild chapter awaits on June 13, 2026 when NSÍ II take on TB at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. It has not been a daunting fixture list but there are signs that Mourinho has found a way to get the best from an increasingly stacked Madrid squad.

Both NSÍ II and TB will be eager to build momentum when they meet in 1. Deild. The hosts have struggled for consistency, LL in their last five pointing to a win rate of 29.17%. TB have blown hot and cold, D across their last five and a season win rate of 33.33%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — NSÍ II average 1.42 per game to TB's 1.92, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. It’s safe to say that Paige Bueckers is putting up elite all-around numbers in her second WNBA season for the Dallas Wings, averaging over 20 points and nearly six assists a night.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. NSÍ II favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas TB are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. It isn't clear yet that this will definitely be a winger, with Maresca and sporting director Hugo Viana flexible over their attack.

With Wilfried Kouassi Yao leading the league's scoring charts at 3 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. United's scouts allegedly believe he has the potential to become a top-level centre-forward.

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. With positions in the 1. Deild table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. The 22-year-old was likely quite high up on the list of United's midfield targets and potentially even higher after Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga blows.