Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri preview and prediction
The match
KA Akureyri travel to face Valur Reykjavik in the Úrvalsdeild on Saturday 17 October (15:00 WAT). Valur Reykjavik are 2nd with 34 points from 27 games, while KA Akureyri sit 5th on 29 points.
Form guide
Valur Reykjavik's last 5: LDWWD Most recently they lost to FH hafnarfjordur 3–5 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
KA Akureyri's last 5: WWLWD Most recently they beat Stjarnan 3–0 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 17 August 2026, finished Valur Reykjavik 4–4 KA Akureyri. Across their last 2 meetings Valur Reykjavik have won 1, KA Akureyri 0, with 1 draw and 4.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.8 goals: 2.0 for Valur Reykjavik and 1.8 for KA Akureyri. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 73% likely and both teams score in 72% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Valur Reykjavik 42%, draw 21%, KA Akureyri 37%.
Both teams to score: yes (72%) at 1.25.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 72% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Valur Reykjavik 1–1 KA Akureyri. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Valur Reykjavik42%fair 2.36 · @2.20
Draw21%fair 4.79 · @3.80
KA Akureyri37%fair 2.72 · @2.50
3.82Expected goals
1.98Valur Reykjavik xG
1.84KA Akureyri xG
72%Both score
73%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–18%
2–18%
1–27%
2–27%
3–15%
3–25%
From our goals model: Valur Reykjavik 2.0 – 1.8 KA Akureyri expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
On our numbers Valur Reykjavik have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 21% and KA Akureyri 37%.
How many goals will there be in Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 73% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
Our predicted score is Valur Reykjavik 1–1 KA Akureyri, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri (Úrvalsdeild) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 15:00 (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.
