Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Valur Reykjavik welcome KA Akureyri for a Úrvalsdeild fixture on Saturday 17 October (15:00 WAT). In the table, Valur Reykjavik are 2nd on 34 points after 27 matches; KA Akureyri are 5th with 29.
Current form
Valur Reykjavik, last 5: LDWWD Their latest outing: 3–5 defeat to FH hafnarfjordur, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
KA Akureyri, last 5: WWLWD Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Stjarnan, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Head to head
When they last met (17 Aug 2026) it ended Valur Reykjavik 4–4 KA Akureyri. The last 2 head-to-heads: Valur Reykjavik 1 win, KA Akureyri 0, draws 1. Those games averaged 4.5 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Valur Reykjavik 2.0 xG, KA Akureyri 1.8 xG – a total near 3.8. That is an open game on paper: 73% for three or more goals, 72% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Valur Reykjavik 43%, draw 19%, KA Akureyri 38%.
GG/NG: GG (72%) at 1.25.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (72%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Valur Reykjavik 1–1 KA Akureyri. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Valur Reykjavik43%fair 2.32 · @2.20
Draw19%fair 5.16 · @3.80
KA Akureyri38%fair 2.66 · @2.50
3.82Expected goals
1.98Valur Reykjavik xG
1.84KA Akureyri xG
72%Both score
73%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–18%
2–18%
1–27%
2–27%
3–15%
3–25%
From our goals model: Valur Reykjavik 2.0 – 1.8 KA Akureyri expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
On our numbers Valur Reykjavik have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 19% and KA Akureyri 38%.
How many goals will there be in Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 73% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
Our predicted score is Valur Reykjavik 1–1 KA Akureyri, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri?
Valur Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri (Úrvalsdeild) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 15:00 (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.
