ICELAND ÚRVALSDEILD
23.08.2026 17:00
Referee: G. Haflidason Oddur
KA Akureyri
Match Timeline
KR Reykjavik
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
4'
A. Sigurdarson
KR Reykjavik
9'
A. Sigurdarson · Assist: S. Karason
KR Reykjavik
14'
H. Steingrimsson
KA Akureyri
20'
A. Romer · Assist: S. Kroon
KA Akureyri
28'
A. Sigurdarson · Assist: S. Karason
KR Reykjavik
37'
O. Kjartansson · Assist: S. Karason
KR Reykjavik
🔄
46'
G. Hrafnkelsson ↔ J. Robertsson
KA Akureyri
49'
E. Saebjornsson · Assist: L. Rae
KR Reykjavik
🔄
60'
A. Palsson ↔ M. M. Petursson
KA Akureyri
🔄
60'
B. Baldvinsson ↔ D. Djuric
KA Akureyri
🔄
67'
M. Akoto ↔ H. Sigurdsson
KR Reykjavik
🔄
68'
S. Kroon ↔ J. Pedersen
KA Akureyri
🔄
75'
M. Thordarson ↔ V. Saevarsson
KA Akureyri
🔄
75'
G. Gudmundsson ↔ A. Albertsson
KR Reykjavik
🔄
75'
H. Tomasson ↔ F. Heimisson
KR Reykjavik
🔄
75'
S. Karason ↔ S. Geirsson
KR Reykjavik
🔄
88'
A. Thordarson ↔ S. Asgeirsson
KR Reykjavik
90'
K. Gautason · Assist: H. Steingrimsson
KA Akureyri

KA Akureyri vs KR Reykjavik Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Away Win
Probability 60.6%
Odds -
1 agree / 0 disagree
BTTS
Yes
Probability 78.8%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 77.2%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Away Win
60.6%
-
BTTS Yes
78.8%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
77.2%
-
Corners O/U Under 7.5 Corners
92%
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HT / FT Draw / Away
-
-
Correct Score 1-2
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Probability Distribution
KA Akureyri Win 23.1%
Draw 16.3%
KR Reykjavik Win 60.6%
Expected Goals (xG)
KA Akureyri1.78
KR Reykjavik2.94
Recent Form (Last 5)
KA Akureyri KA Akureyri
WWDLW
30 GF / 41 GA
KR Reykjavik KR Reykjavik
WLDWL
67 GF / 42 GA
Key Stats
1.5
Average Goals Scored
3.53
2.05
Average Goals Conceded
2.21
13
BTTS Yes
17
13
Over 2.5
17
0
Shots on Goal
0

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

KA Akureyri KA Akureyri 20 matches
KR Reykjavik KR Reykjavik 19 matches
KA Akureyri Statistic KR Reykjavik
5 Wins 12
4 Draws 4
11 Losses 3
30 Goals For 67
41 Goals Against 42
1.5 Avg Goals Scored 3.53
2.05 Avg Goals Conceded 2.21
13 BTTS Yes 17
16 Over 1.5 19
13 Over 2.5 17
9 Over 3.5 17
3 Clean Sheets 1
5 Failed To Score 1
0 Shots On Goal 0
0 Total Shots 0
0 Corners 0
0% Ball Possession 0%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This match appears to feature a noticeable gap in profile, built around KR Reykjavik's more proactive style and KA Akureyri's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward KR Reykjavik. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. From a tactical point of view, the game still points toward KR Reykjavik having the stronger overall control. KR Reykjavik carry the stronger overall league profile, standing 2 with 39 points while KA Akureyri sit 11 on 15, suggesting a clearer edge in long-term output. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The attacking numbers of both teams point toward a more open scoring environment.A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely.

KA Akureyri Analysis

KA Akureyri sit 11 with 15 points after 18 league matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 4 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses, while the 24:36 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on their main attacking players, and defensively they have been fairly stable. At home, they have returned 2 wins, 1 draws, and 6 losses, a split that suggests a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach.

KR Reykjavik Analysis

KR Reykjavik come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 2 place with 39 points after 18 matches. With 12 wins, 3 draws, and 3 defeats plus a goal balance of 64:39, they continue to show good form over their recent run. Their attacking quality is driven by their main attacking players, and at the back they have appeared fairly stable. Away from home, the split of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses supports the view of a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their football identity still points toward balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, KA Akureyri won 3 times, KR Reykjavik won 7 times, while 5 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 20:30 from KA Akureyri's perspective. 8 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 9 matches, with an average of 3.33 goals per game.

1X2: Away Win
BTTS: Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (83.8%)
Predicted formations: KA Akureyri 4-1-4-1 / KR Reykjavik -
H2H summary: KA Akureyri wins 3, draws 5, KR Reykjavik wins 7

Standings

Úrvalsdeild
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 22 16 5 1 67:21 46 53
W W D D W
2 22 13 6 3 56:42 14 45
D L D D W
3 22 13 5 4 74:49 25 44
L W L D W
4 22 8 6 8 43:41 2 30
L W L L L
5 22 8 6 8 39:41 -2 30
W L W D D
6 22 8 4 10 33:38 -5 28
D L L L W
7 22 8 4 10 42:50 -8 28
L W D W W
8 22 8 3 11 39:45 -6 27
D W W D L
9 22 4 9 9 27:39 -12 21
W W L W D
10 22 6 3 13 22:50 -28 21
L L W W L
11 22 5 5 12 35:48 -13 20
W L W D L
12 22 4 6 12 32:45 -13 18
D L D L L
Play-offs
Relegation Playoffs