Grotta vs Afturelding: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Grotta welcome Afturelding for a 1. Deild fixture on Monday 18 May (20:15 WAT).
Current form
Grotta, last 4: WLWW Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Vestri, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.
Afturelding, last 5: WWDWW Their latest outing: 5–2 win over Njardvik, at home. 2.8 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Grotta 1.4 xG, Afturelding 2.3 xG – a total near 3.6. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 68% and GG at 66%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Grotta 19%, draw 21%, Afturelding 61%.
GG/NG: GG (66%) at 1.50.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (68%, odds 1.42). Most likely score in line with that pick: Grotta 1–2 Afturelding. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Grotta19%fair 5.35 · @5.00
Draw21%fair 4.85 · @4.40
Afturelding61%fair 1.65 · @1.50
3.64Expected goals
1.35Grotta xG
2.29Afturelding xG
66%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–29%
1–18%
1–37%
0–27%
2–26%
0–16%
From our goals model: Grotta 1.4 – 2.3 Afturelding expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Afturelding to win✓
61%
1.65
1.50
Double chance
Afturelding or draw✓
81%
1.23
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
66%
1.51
1.50
Draw no bet
Afturelding (draw no bet)✓
76%
1.31
–
Asian handicap
Grotta +1.5 (Asian handicap)✗
63%
1.58
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
1.42
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
53%
1.89
1.70
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
1.28
First team to score
Afturelding to score first✓
61%
1.63
–
Half-time result
Afturelding ahead at half-time✓
45%
2.25
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Afturelding / FT Afturelding✓
38%
2.65
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.77
–
Recent results
Grotta – last 4
WLWW
14 May
@ Vestri
4–0
W
1 May
vs Leiknir R.
1–2
L
6 Apr
vs Álftanes
1–0
W
26 Mar
vs Úlfarnir
2–1
W
2.0Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Afturelding – last 6
WWDWWL
13 May
vs Njardvik
5–2
W
8 May
@ Leiknir R.
3–0
W
1 May
vs Völsungur
0–0
D
3 Apr
vs Ýmir
6–1
W
29 Mar
@ IR Reykjavik
3–2
W
25 Feb
vs Thor Akureyri
0–5
L
2.8Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Grotta and Afturelding.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.
Who will win Grotta vs Afturelding?
On our numbers Grotta have a 19% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Afturelding 61%.
How many goals will there be in Grotta vs Afturelding?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Grotta vs Afturelding?
Our predicted score is Grotta 1–2 Afturelding, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Grotta vs Afturelding?
Grotta vs Afturelding (1. Deild) kicks off on Monday 18 May 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.
1. Deild · Iceland
Fylkir2
IR Reykjavik1
HK Kopavogur2
Njardvik0
Throttur Reykjavik1
Leiknir R.1