Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:00 WAT, Monday 17 August: Valur Reykjavik v KA Akureyri in the Úrvalsdeild. In the table, Valur Reykjavik are 2nd on 34 points after 27 matches; KA Akureyri are 5th with 29.
Current form
Valur Reykjavik, last 5: LWLLD Their latest outing: 0–5 defeat to FC Nordsjaelland, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
KA Akureyri, last 5: LLDDW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to FH hafnarfjordur, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (22 May 2026) it ended KA Akureyri 0–1 Valur Reykjavik.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Valur Reykjavik 1.9 xG, KA Akureyri 1.7 xG – a total near 3.6. That is an open game on paper: 70% for three or more goals, 67% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Valur Reykjavik 45%, draw 19%, KA Akureyri 35%.
GG/NG: GG (67%) at 1.28.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (70%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Valur 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
Valur Reykjavik45%fair 2.21 · @2.05
Draw19%fair 5.13 · @3.85
KA Akureyri35%fair 2.84 · @2.88
3.57Expected goals
1.91Valur Reykjavik xG
1.66KA Akureyri xG
67%Both score
70%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–19%
2–19%
1–27%
2–27%
3–15%
1–05%
From our goals model: Valur Reykjavik 1.9 – 1.7 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 Over 2.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
On our numbers Valur Reykjavik have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 19% and KA Akureyri 35%.
How many goals will there be in Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
Our predicted score is Valur Reykjavik 2–1 KA Akureyri, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri (Úrvalsdeild) kicks off on Monday 17 August 2026 at 19:00 (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.
