The 1. Deild sees Grotta take on Afturelding on Monday 18 May, kicking off at 20:15 (WAT).
Form guide
Grotta's last 4: WLWW Most recently they beat Vestri 4–0 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Afturelding's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat Njardvik 5–2 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.8 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.6 goals: 1.0 for Grotta and 2.6 for Afturelding. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 68% and both teams to score at 64%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Afturelding to win – a 69% chance at odds of 1.50, above our fair price of 1.45, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Grotta 1–2 Afturelding. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Grotta11%fair 8.86 · @5.00
Draw20%fair 5.08 · @4.40
Afturelding69%fair 1.45 · @1.50
3.61Expected goals
1.03Grotta xG
2.58Afturelding xG
64%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–29%
0–29%
1–38%
0–38%
1–17%
0–17%
From our goals model: Grotta 1.0 – 2.6 Afturelding 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
Afturelding to win✓
69%
1.45
1.50
Double chance
Afturelding or draw✓
89%
1.13
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
64%
1.56
1.50
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
1.42
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
53%
1.88
1.70
Half-time result
Afturelding ahead at half-time✓
53%
1.89
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Afturelding / FT Afturelding✓
48%
2.09
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.79
–
Form
Grotta – last 4
WLWW
14 May
@ Vestri
4–0
W
1 May
vs Leiknir R.
1–2
L
6 Apr
vs Álftanes
1–0
W
26 Mar
vs Úlfarnir
2–1
W
2.0Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Afturelding – last 6
WWDWWL
13 May
vs Njardvik
5–2
W
8 May
@ Leiknir R.
3–0
W
1 May
vs Völsungur
0–0
D
3 Apr
vs Ýmir
6–1
W
29 Mar
@ IR Reykjavik
3–2
W
25 Feb
vs Thor Akureyri
0–5
L
2.8Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Grotta and Afturelding.
Our pick is Afturelding to win with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Grotta vs Afturelding?
On our numbers Grotta have a 11% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Afturelding 69%.
How many goals will there be in Grotta vs Afturelding?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Grotta vs Afturelding?
Our predicted score is Grotta 1–2 Afturelding, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Grotta vs Afturelding?
Grotta vs Afturelding (1. Deild) kicks off on Monday 18 May 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.
1. Deild · Iceland
Fylkir2
IR Reykjavik1
HK Kopavogur2
Njardvik0
Throttur Reykjavik1
Leiknir R.1