KR Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri preview and prediction
The match
The Úrvalsdeild sees KR Reykjavik take on KA Akureyri on Sunday 31 May, kicking off at 18:00 (WAT). KR Reykjavik are 2nd with 56 points from 27 games, while KA Akureyri sit 5th on 29 points. A gap of 27 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
KR Reykjavik's last 5: WLDLW Most recently they beat Valur Reykjavik 3–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.7 goals a game.
KA Akureyri's last 5: LWLDL Most recently they lost to Valur Reykjavik 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
KR Reykjavik arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.1 goals: 2.7 for KR Reykjavik and 1.5 for KA Akureyri. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 77% likely and both teams score in 71% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: KR Reykjavik 65%, draw 13%, KA Akureyri 22%.
Both teams to score: yes (71%) at 1.30.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: KR Reykjavik 2–1 KA Akureyri. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
KR Reykjavik65%fair 1.54 · @1.48
Draw13%fair 7.47 · @4.80
KA Akureyri22%fair 4.60 · @4.60
4.13Expected goals
2.66KR Reykjavik xG
1.47KA Akureyri xG
71%Both score
77%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–18%
3–17%
1–16%
2–26%
2–06%
3–25%
From our goals model: KR Reykjavik 2.7 – 1.5 KA Akureyri expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
KR Reykjavik to win✓
65%
1.54
1.48
Double chance
Either team to win✓
87%
1.15
1.11
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
71%
1.40
1.30
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
92%
1.09
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.22
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
58%
1.71
1.62
Half-time result
KR Reykjavik ahead at half-time✓
48%
2.07
–
Half-time / full-time
HT KR Reykjavik / FT KR Reykjavik✓
42%
2.40
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.95
–
Form
KR Reykjavik – last 6
WLDLWW
26 May
vs Valur Reykjavik
3–1
W
22 May
@ Breidablik
3–6
L
17 May
vs Fram Reykjavik
2–2
D
13 May
@ Stjarnan
1–2
L
8 May
@ Stjarnan
3–2
W
27 Apr
vs FH hafnarfjordur
4–2
W
2.7Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
KA Akureyri – last 6
LWLDLL
22 May
vs Valur Reykjavik
0–1
L
17 May
@ FH hafnarfjordur
2–1
W
14 May
vs Ægir
1–2
L
22 Apr
@ IA Akranes
1–1
D
17 Apr
vs Vikingur Reykjavik
0–2
L
21 Feb
@ Njardvik
0–1
L
0.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between KR Reykjavik and KA Akureyri.
What is the prediction for KR Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win KR Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
On our numbers KR Reykjavik have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 13% and KA Akureyri 22%.
How many goals will there be in KR Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 77% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for KR Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
Our predicted score is KR Reykjavik 2–1 KA Akureyri, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is KR Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
KR Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri (Úrvalsdeild) kicks off on Sunday 31 May 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
