IR Reykjavik vs Ægir: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
20:15 WAT, Thursday 6 August: IR Reykjavik v Ægir in the 1. Deild.
Current form
IR Reykjavik, last 5: WDLDL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Fylkir, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Ægir, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Njardvik, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 3.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours IR Reykjavik, collecting 0.8 points per game to 0.2 for Ægir.
Head to head
When they last met (27 May 2026) it ended Ægir 4–1 IR Reykjavik.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give IR Reykjavik 2.6 xG, Ægir 1.4 xG – a total near 4.0. That is an open game on paper: 74% for three or more goals, 67% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – IR Reykjavik 64%, draw 16%, Ægir 20%.
GG/NG: GG (67%) at 1.35.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (74%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: IR Reykjavik 2–1 Ægir. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
IR Reykjavik64%fair 1.57 · @1.55
Draw16%fair 6.07 · @4.40
Ægir20%fair 5.04 · @4.33
3.99Expected goals
2.63IR Reykjavik xG
1.36Ægir xG
67%Both score
74%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
3–18%
1–17%
2–06%
2–26%
3–06%
From our goals model: IR Reykjavik 2.6 – 1.4 Ægir expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win IR Reykjavik vs Ægir?
On our numbers IR Reykjavik have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Ægir 20%.
How many goals will there be in IR Reykjavik vs Ægir?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for IR Reykjavik vs Ægir?
Our predicted score is IR Reykjavik 2–1 Ægir, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is IR Reykjavik vs Ægir?
IR Reykjavik vs Ægir (1. Deild) kicks off on Thursday 6 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.
1. Deild · Iceland
