IA Akranes vs Valur Reykjavik: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 16 June the Úrvalsdeild brings IA Akranes against Valur Reykjavik. Kick-off: 20:15 WAT. In the table, IA Akranes are 4th on 38 points after 27 matches; Valur Reykjavik are 2nd with 34.
Current form
IA Akranes, last 5: LWDWL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Vikingur Reykjavik, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Valur Reykjavik, last 5: LLWWL Their latest outing: 1–5 defeat to Vikingur Reykjavik, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Head to head
When they last met (26 Feb 2026) it ended IA Akranes 2–1 Valur Reykjavik.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give IA Akranes 2.3 xG, Valur Reykjavik 1.6 xG – a total near 3.9. That is an open game on paper: 72% for three or more goals, 68% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – IA Akranes 48%, draw 20%, Valur Reykjavik 31%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.30.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (72%, odds 1.35). Most likely score in line with that pick: IA Akranes 2–1 Valur Reykjavik. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
IA Akranes48%fair 2.06 · @2.10
Draw20%fair 4.90 · @3.80
Valur Reykjavik31%fair 3.21 · @2.75
3.91Expected goals
2.26IA Akranes xG
1.65Valur Reykjavik xG
68%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
1–17%
2–27%
3–16%
1–26%
3–25%
From our goals model: IA Akranes 2.3 – 1.6 Valur Reykjavik expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for IA Akranes vs Valur Reykjavik?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win IA Akranes vs Valur Reykjavik?
On our numbers IA Akranes have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Valur Reykjavik 31%.
How many goals will there be in IA Akranes vs Valur Reykjavik?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for IA Akranes vs Valur Reykjavik?
Our predicted score is IA Akranes 2–1 Valur Reykjavik, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is IA Akranes vs Valur Reykjavik?
IA Akranes vs Valur Reykjavik (Úrvalsdeild) kicks off on Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 20:15 (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.
