Valur Reykjavik vs IA Akranes: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 30 August the Úrvalsdeild brings Valur Reykjavik against IA Akranes. Kick-off: 20:15 WAT. In the table, Valur Reykjavik are 2nd on 34 points after 27 matches; IA Akranes are 4th with 38.
Current form
Valur Reykjavik, last 5: LDLWL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Vikingur Reykjavik, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.8 conceded per game.
IA Akranes, last 5: DWWDW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with FH hafnarfjordur, at home. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours IA Akranes, collecting 1.8 points per game to 0.7 for Valur Reykjavik.
Head to head
When they last met (16 Jun 2026) it ended IA Akranes 1–0 Valur Reykjavik. The last 2 head-to-heads: Valur Reykjavik 0 wins, IA Akranes 2, draws 0. Those games averaged 2.0 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Valur Reykjavik 1.8 xG, IA Akranes 1.9 xG – a total near 3.7. That is an open game on paper: 72% for three or more goals, 69% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Valur Reykjavik 39%, draw 20%, IA Akranes 41%.
GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.25.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (69%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Valur Reykjavik 1–1 IA Akranes. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Valur Reykjavik39%fair 2.56 · @2.20
Draw20%fair 5.10 · @3.70
IA Akranes41%fair 2.42 · @2.50
3.73Expected goals
1.84Valur Reykjavik xG
1.89IA Akranes xG
69%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–18%
1–28%
2–18%
2–27%
1–35%
3–15%
From our goals model: Valur Reykjavik 1.8 – 1.9 IA Akranes expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Valur Reykjavik vs IA Akranes?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Valur Reykjavik vs IA Akranes?
On our numbers Valur Reykjavik have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 20% and IA Akranes 41%.
How many goals will there be in Valur Reykjavik vs IA Akranes?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Valur Reykjavik vs IA Akranes?
Our predicted score is Valur Reykjavik 1–1 IA Akranes, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Valur Reykjavik vs IA Akranes?
Valur Reykjavik vs IA Akranes (Úrvalsdeild) kicks off on Sunday 30 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.
