IR Reykjavik vs Grindavik: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 26 February the League Cup brings IR Reykjavik against Grindavik. Kick-off: 21:00 WAT.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give IR Reykjavik 2.3 xG, Grindavik 1.5 xG – a total near 3.8. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 73% and GG at 70%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – IR Reykjavik 56%, draw 21%, Grindavik 23%.
GG/NG: GG (70%) at 1.33.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (73%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: IR Reykjavik 2–1 Grindavik. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
IR Reykjavik56%fair 1.79 · @1.50
Draw21%fair 4.72 · @4.50
Grindavik23%fair 4.35 · @4.80
3.82Expected goals
2.27IR Reykjavik xG
1.55Grindavik xG
70%Both score
73%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–18%
2–27%
3–17%
1–26%
2–06%
From our goals model: IR Reykjavik 2.3 – 1.5 Grindavik 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
IR Reykjavik to win✓
56%
1.79
1.50
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.13
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
70%
1.43
1.33
Draw no bet
IR Reykjavik (draw no bet)✓
71%
1.41
–
Asian handicap
Grindavik +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
67%
1.50
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
89%
1.12
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
1.28
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
54%
1.86
1.70
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
65%
1.55
1.48
First team to score
IR Reykjavik to score first
58%
1.72
–
Half-time result
IR Reykjavik ahead at half-time✗
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT IR Reykjavik / FT IR Reykjavik✗
34%
2.90
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.42
–
Recent results
IR Reykjavik
No recent results on record.
Grindavik – last 1
D
13 Feb
@ Njardvik
2–2
D
2.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between IR Reykjavik and Grindavik.
What is the prediction for IR Reykjavik vs Grindavik?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win IR Reykjavik vs Grindavik?
On our numbers IR Reykjavik have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Grindavik 23%.
How many goals will there be in IR Reykjavik vs Grindavik?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 73% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for IR Reykjavik vs Grindavik?
Our predicted score is IR Reykjavik 2–1 Grindavik, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is IR Reykjavik vs Grindavik?
IR Reykjavik vs Grindavik (League Cup) kicks off on Thursday 26 February 2026 at 21:00 (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.
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