Stjarnan vs Thor Akureyri: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
18:00 WAT, Sunday 23 August: Stjarnan v Thor Akureyri in the Úrvalsdeild. In the table, Stjarnan are 1st on 34 points after 27 matches; Thor Akureyri are 4th with 30.
Current form
Stjarnan, last 5: LWWLL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Fram Reykjavik, away. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Thor Akureyri, last 5: LLWDW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Keflavik, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Head to head
When they last met (31 May 2026) it ended Thor Akureyri 1–3 Stjarnan.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Stjarnan 2.7 xG, Thor Akureyri 1.1 xG – a total near 3.8. That is an open game on paper: 73% for three or more goals, 68% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Stjarnan 69%, draw 20%, Thor Akureyri 11%.
Lower-risk option: Stjarnan or draw (89%) at 1.15.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.40.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Stjarnan to win (69%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Stjarnan 2–1 Thor Akureyri. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Stjarnan69%fair 1.44 · @1.40
Draw20%fair 5.02 · @4.80
Thor Akureyri11%fair 9.29 · @5.00
3.79Expected goals
2.70Stjarnan xG
1.09Thor Akureyri xG
68%Both score
73%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
2–08%
3–18%
3–07%
1–17%
1–06%
From our goals model: Stjarnan 2.7 – 1.1 Thor Akureyri expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Stjarnan vs Thor Akureyri?
Our pick is Stjarnan to win with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Stjarnan vs Thor Akureyri?
On our numbers Stjarnan have a 69% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Thor Akureyri 11%.
How many goals will there be in Stjarnan vs Thor Akureyri?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 73% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Stjarnan vs Thor Akureyri?
Our predicted score is Stjarnan 2–1 Thor Akureyri, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Stjarnan vs Thor Akureyri?
Stjarnan vs Thor Akureyri (Úrvalsdeild) kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 18:00 (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.