Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.40 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.40Odds
Picks by market
ResultValur Reykjavik to win ✓48% · @2.05
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.40
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9% · fair 10.64
Valur Reykjavik vs IBV Vestmannaeyjar: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Valur Reykjavik welcome IBV Vestmannaeyjar for a Úrvalsdeild fixture on Friday 17 April (17:30 WAT). In the table, Valur Reykjavik are 2nd on 34 points after 27 matches; IBV Vestmannaeyjar are 6th with 22. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Valur Reykjavik, last 4: LLLW Their latest outing: 2–4 defeat to KR Reykjavik, away. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Valur Reykjavik 1.8 xG, IBV Vestmannaeyjar 1.3 xG – a total near 3.2. That is an open game on paper: 63% for three or more goals, 65% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Valur Reykjavik 48%, draw 22%, IBV Vestmannaeyjar 30%.
GG/NG: GG (65%) at 1.40.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (65%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Valur Reykjavik 1–1 IBV Vestmannaeyjar. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Valur Reykjavik48%fair 2.08 · @2.05
Draw22%fair 4.61 · @3.80
IBV Vestmannaeyjar30%fair 3.32 · @2.90
3.18Expected goals
1.83Valur Reykjavik xG
1.35IBV Vestmannaeyjar xG
65%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
2–19%
1–08%
2–07%
1–27%
2–26%
From our goals model: Valur Reykjavik 1.8 – 1.3 IBV Vestmannaeyjar expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Valur Reykjavik to win✓
48%
2.08
2.05
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.54
1.40
Draw no bet
Valur Reykjavik (draw no bet)✓
61%
1.63
–
Asian handicap
IBV Vestmannaeyjar +1 (Asian handicap)
66%
1.53
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
1.45
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
59%
1.70
1.65
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
1.25
First team to score
Valur Reykjavik to score first
55%
1.81
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
38%
2.63
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Valur Reykjavik / FT Valur Reykjavik✗
30%
3.34
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
9%
10.64
–
Recent results
Valur Reykjavik – last 4
LLLW
6 Apr
@ KR Reykjavik
2–4
L
10 Mar
@ Thor Akureyri
1–5
L
26 Feb
@ IA Akranes
1–2
L
21 Feb
vs Afturelding
4–0
W
2.0Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
75%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
IBV Vestmannaeyjar – last 2
DL
4 Apr
vs Throttur Reykjavik
2–2
D
11 Mar
@ Fylkir
2–4
L
2.0Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Valur Reykjavik and IBV Vestmannaeyjar.
What is the prediction for Valur Reykjavik vs IBV Vestmannaeyjar?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Valur Reykjavik vs IBV Vestmannaeyjar?
On our numbers Valur Reykjavik have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 22% and IBV Vestmannaeyjar 30%.
How many goals will there be in Valur Reykjavik vs IBV Vestmannaeyjar?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Valur Reykjavik vs IBV Vestmannaeyjar?
Our predicted score is Valur Reykjavik 1–1 IBV Vestmannaeyjar, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Valur Reykjavik vs IBV Vestmannaeyjar?
Valur Reykjavik vs IBV Vestmannaeyjar (Úrvalsdeild) kicks off on Friday 17 April 2026 at 17:30 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
