Iceland · Úrvalsdeild · Matchweek 2119:15

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Sunday, 30 August 2026

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· Referee P. Gudmundsson · Analysis updated 11:42 UTC

Valur Reykjavik vs IA Akranes Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.10 expected goals for Valur Reykjavik and 2.43 for IA Akranes, a combined total of 4.53. That distribution gives IA Akranes the largest share of the 1X2 market at 46%, with the draw at 19%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 83% for over 2.5 goals and 80% for both teams to score, with 2–2 the single most likely scoreline at 7%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 46% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

IA Akranes win

46.3% probability

Low confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

2.10 – 2.43

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Valur Reykjavik home form

    5 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • IA Akranes away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates IA Akranes to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 46%, against 35% / 19% / 46% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.10 goals for Valur Reykjavik and 2.43 for IA Akranes, a combined 4.53 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Valur Reykjavik win35%
Draw19%
IA Akranes win46%

Double chance 1X

54%

Double chance 12

81%

Double chance X2

66%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals94%
Over 2.5 goals83%
Over 3.5 goals66%
Both teams to score80%

Correct score

  • 2–27.0%
  • 1–26.7%
  • 2–15.8%
  • 2–35.7%
  • 1–15.5%

Recent form

Valur Reykjavik

  • 2026-09-20T16:00:00.000Z · A vs IBV Vestmannaeyjar · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-13T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Thor Akureyri · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-05T16:30:00.000Z · A vs Keflavik · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-30T19:15:00.000Z · H vs IA Akranes · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-08-23T19:15:00.000Z · A vs Vikingur Reykjavik · 0-2 (L)

IA Akranes

  • 2026-08-23T17:00:00.000Z · H vs FH hafnarfjordur · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-08-16T18:00:00.000Z · A vs IBV Vestmannaeyjar · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-09T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Thor Akureyri · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-02T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Vikingur Reykjavik · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-07-26T19:15:00.000Z · H vs Stjarnan · 5-1 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Úrvalsdeild table

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1Vikingur Reykjavik2216514653
2Fram Reykjavik2213631445
3KR Reykjavik2213542544
4Breidablik22868230
5IA Akranes22868-230
6Keflavik228410-528
7Stjarnan228410-828
8Valur Reykjavik228311-627
9FH hafnarfjordur22499-1221
10Thor Akureyri226313-2821
11KA Akureyri225512-1320
12IBV Vestmannaeyjar224612-1318

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is IA Akranes win, at 46.3%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–2.

It puts both teams scoring at 80% and over 2.5 goals at 83%.

A 46% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.