Valur Reykjavik vs IA Akranes preview and prediction
The match
IA Akranes travel to face Valur Reykjavik in the Úrvalsdeild on Sunday 30 August (20:15 WAT). Valur Reykjavik are 2nd with 34 points from 27 games, while IA Akranes sit 4th on 38 points.
Form guide
Valur Reykjavik's last 5: LDLWL Most recently they lost to Vikingur Reykjavik 0–2 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 2.8 conceded.
IA Akranes's last 5: DWWDW Most recently they drew with FH hafnarfjordur 1–1 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.
IA Akranes arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 16 June 2026, finished IA Akranes 1–0 Valur Reykjavik. Across their last 2 meetings Valur Reykjavik have won 0, IA Akranes 2, with 0 draws and 2.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.7 goals: 1.8 for Valur Reykjavik and 1.9 for IA Akranes. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score in 69% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Valur Reykjavik 38%, draw 21%, IA Akranes 41%.
Both teams to score: yes (69%) at 1.25.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 69% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Valur Reykjavik 1–1 IA Akranes. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Valur Reykjavik38%fair 2.64 · @2.20
Draw21%fair 4.75 · @3.70
IA Akranes41%fair 2.44 · @2.50
3.73Expected goals
1.83Valur Reykjavik xG
1.90IA Akranes xG
69%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–18%
1–28%
2–18%
2–27%
1–35%
3–15%
From our goals model: Valur Reykjavik 1.8 – 1.9 IA Akranes expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Valur Reykjavik vs IA Akranes?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Valur Reykjavik vs IA Akranes?
On our numbers Valur Reykjavik have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 21% and IA Akranes 41%.
How many goals will there be in Valur Reykjavik vs IA Akranes?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Valur Reykjavik vs IA Akranes?
Our predicted score is Valur Reykjavik 1–1 IA Akranes, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Valur Reykjavik vs IA Akranes?
Valur Reykjavik vs IA Akranes (Úrvalsdeild) kicks off on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 20:15 (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.
