Valur Reykjavik vs FH hafnarfjordur: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
FH hafnarfjordur travel to face Valur Reykjavik on Thursday 23 April in the Úrvalsdeild, with Kaplakriki the venue – the ball rolls at 20:15 WAT. In the table, Valur Reykjavik are 2nd on 34 points after 27 matches; FH hafnarfjordur are 3rd with 30.
Current form
Valur Reykjavik, last 5: WLLLW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over IBV Vestmannaeyjar, at home. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Valur Reykjavik 1.8 xG, FH hafnarfjordur 1.7 xG – a total near 3.5. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 69% and GG at 67%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Valur Reykjavik 41%, draw 22%, FH hafnarfjordur 38%.
GG/NG: GG (67%) at 1.30.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (69%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Valur Reykjavik 2–1 FH hafnarfjordur. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Valur Reykjavik41%fair 2.45 · @2.30
Draw22%fair 4.64 · @3.95
FH hafnarfjordur38%fair 2.65 · @2.40
3.48Expected goals
1.81Valur Reykjavik xG
1.67FH hafnarfjordur xG
67%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–19%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
1–06%
0–15%
From our goals model: Valur Reykjavik 1.8 – 1.7 FH hafnarfjordur 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✓
41%
2.45
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.27
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
67%
1.50
1.30
Draw no bet
Valur Reykjavik (draw no bet)✓
52%
1.93
–
Asian handicap
FH hafnarfjordur +1 (Asian handicap)✗
72%
1.38
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.33
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
52%
1.91
1.85
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
71%
1.42
1.36
First team to score
Valur Reykjavik to score first✓
50%
1.98
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
36%
2.76
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Valur Reykjavik / FT Valur Reykjavik✓
25%
3.96
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.87
–
Recent results
Valur Reykjavik – last 5
WLLLW
17 Apr
vs IBV Vestmannaeyjar
2–1
W
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
2.4Conceded / game
80%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
FH hafnarfjordur – last 2
LL
17 Apr
@ Stjarnan
2–3
L
19 Feb
@ Breidablik
0–1
L
1.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Valur Reykjavik and FH hafnarfjordur.
What is the prediction for Valur Reykjavik vs FH hafnarfjordur?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Valur Reykjavik vs FH hafnarfjordur?
On our numbers Valur Reykjavik have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 22% and FH hafnarfjordur 38%.
How many goals will there be in Valur Reykjavik vs FH hafnarfjordur?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Valur Reykjavik vs FH hafnarfjordur?
Our predicted score is Valur Reykjavik 2–1 FH hafnarfjordur, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Valur Reykjavik vs FH hafnarfjordur?
Valur Reykjavik vs FH hafnarfjordur (Úrvalsdeild) kicks off on Thursday 23 April 2026 at 20:15 (West Africa Time) at Kaplakriki.
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.
