Double chanceVikingur Reykjavik or draw ✓90% · @1.01
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.67
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓75% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.29
Vikingur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
KA Akureyri travel to face Vikingur Reykjavik on Thursday 2 July in the Úrvalsdeild – the ball rolls at 20:15 WAT. In the table, Vikingur Reykjavik are 1st on 64 points after 27 matches; KA Akureyri are 5th with 29. There are 35 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Vikingur Reykjavik, last 5: LWWWW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Breidablik, away. The attack is flying at 3.0 goals per game.
KA Akureyri, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Stjarnan, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Vikingur Reykjavik, collecting 2.5 points per game to 0.5 for KA Akureyri.
Head to head
When they last met (17 Apr 2026) it ended KA Akureyri 0–2 Vikingur Reykjavik. The last 2 head-to-heads: Vikingur Reykjavik 1 win, KA Akureyri 1, draws 0. Those games averaged 2.0 goals.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Vikingur Reykjavik 2.8 xG, KA Akureyri 1.1 xG – a total near 3.8. That is an open game on paper: 75% for three or more goals, 61% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Vikingur Reykjavik 74%, draw 15%, KA Akureyri 10%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (75%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Vikingur Reykjavik 2–1 KA Akureyri. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Vikingur Reykjavik74%fair 1.35 · @1.14
Draw15%fair 6.55 · @6.80
KA Akureyri10%fair 9.56 · @12.00
3.83Expected goals
2.76Vikingur Reykjavik xG
1.08KA Akureyri xG
61%Both score
75%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
2–08%
3–18%
3–08%
1–16%
1–06%
From our goals model: Vikingur Reykjavik 2.8 – 1.1 KA Akureyri expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Vikingur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Vikingur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
On our numbers Vikingur Reykjavik have a 74% chance of winning, the draw 15% and KA Akureyri 10%.
How many goals will there be in Vikingur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 75% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Vikingur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
Our predicted score is Vikingur Reykjavik 2–1 KA Akureyri, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Vikingur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
Vikingur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri (Úrvalsdeild) kicks off on Thursday 2 July 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.
