Double chanceVikingur Reykjavik or draw ✓89% · fair 1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · fair 1.76
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗77% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.01
Vikingur Reykjavik vs Valur Reykjavik: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 23 August the Úrvalsdeild brings Vikingur Reykjavik against Valur Reykjavik. Kick-off: 20:15 WAT. In the table, Vikingur Reykjavik are 1st on 64 points after 27 matches; Valur Reykjavik are 2nd with 34. There are 30 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Vikingur Reykjavik, last 5: LWWDL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Borac Banja Luka, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Valur Reykjavik, last 5: DLWLL Their latest outing: 4–4 draw with KA Akureyri, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 2.8 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (31 May 2026) it ended Valur Reykjavik 1–5 Vikingur Reykjavik.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Vikingur Reykjavik 2.9 xG, Valur Reykjavik 1.1 xG – a total near 4.1. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 77% and GG at 57%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Vikingur Reykjavik 73%, draw 16%, Valur Reykjavik 11%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Vikingur Reykjavik to win (73%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Vikingur Reykjavik 2–1 Valur Reykjavik. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Vikingur Reykjavik73%fair 1.37 · @1.25
Draw16%fair 6.21 · @6.00
Valur Reykjavik11%fair 9.31 · @7.00
4.08Expected goals
2.94Vikingur Reykjavik xG
1.14Valur Reykjavik xG
57%Both score
77%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
3–18%
2–07%
3–07%
4–16%
1–16%
From our goals model: Vikingur Reykjavik 2.9 – 1.1 Valur Reykjavik expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Vikingur Reykjavik vs Valur Reykjavik?
Our pick is Vikingur Reykjavik to win with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Vikingur Reykjavik vs Valur Reykjavik?
On our numbers Vikingur Reykjavik have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Valur Reykjavik 11%.
How many goals will there be in Vikingur Reykjavik vs Valur Reykjavik?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 77% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Vikingur Reykjavik vs Valur Reykjavik?
Our predicted score is Vikingur Reykjavik 2–1 Valur Reykjavik, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is Vikingur Reykjavik vs Valur Reykjavik?
Vikingur Reykjavik vs Valur Reykjavik (Úrvalsdeild) kicks off on Sunday 23 August 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.
