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Valur vs Akranes - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Iceland Iceland

Besta deild karla Hlídarendi, Reykjavík
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Match Events

8' Event
Ellertsson M. P.
Assist: Unnarsson G.
39'
Gardarson D.
41'
Berndsen B.

AI Match Summary

Neither side could be separated in this Besta deild karla matchup, with the score ending 2-2.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

33%
Valur
35%
Draws
32%
Akranes
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

33% / Low Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Akranes lately — more wins on the board than Valur.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
  • Regular Besta deild karla form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 100%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 75%
Over 4.5 Goals 34%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 80.2%
Valur Clean Sheet 10%
Akranes Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Valur Akranes
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 10 13
Draws 5 6
Losses 15 10
Goals Scored 1.67 2.03
Goals Conceded 2.07 1.83
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 2.44
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 30, 2026 Besta deild karla
Valur vs Akranes
2:2
Jun 16, 2026 Besta deild karla
Akranes vs Valur
1:0
Feb 26, 2026 League Cup
Akranes vs Valur
2:1
Aug 5, 2025 Besta deild karla
Akranes vs Valur
2:2
May 10, 2025 Besta deild karla
Valur vs Akranes
6:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Valur Compare

Top Goalscorer Heimisson L.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Jonsson J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Akranes Compare

Top Goalscorer Ellertsson M. P.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Berndsen B.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.22
Avg xA / game 1.36

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Valur 29 / 100
Akranes 30 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Valur Akranes

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Valur Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 6:4
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Valur scored in 80% of their last 30 games.

Akranes let in goals in 86% of their last 29 matches.

Games between these two average 3.80 goals.

Valur went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Valur VS Akranes
1.63 Goals Scored 2.25
2.63 Goals Conceded 1.63
100% Over 1.5 100%
75% Over 2.5 75%
75% Over 3.5 75%

Recent Form & Match History

Valur

(Home)
20 Sept
IBV Vestmannaeyjar
1 : 1
Valur
13 Sept
Valur
4 : 1
Thor Akureyri
05 Sept
Keflavik
1 : 2
Valur
30 Aug
Valur
2 : 2
Akranes
23 Aug
Vikingur Reykjavik
2 : 0
Valur
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Akranes

(Away)
20 Sept
Akranes
4 : 1
Breidablik
13 Sept
KR Reykjavik
5 : 1
Akranes
06 Sept
Akranes
3 : 1
KR Reykjavik
30 Aug
Valur
2 : 2
Akranes
23 Aug
Akranes
1 : 1
Hafnarfjordur
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Vikingur Reykjavik 22 16 5 1 67:21 53
2 Fram 22 13 6 3 56:42 45
3 KR Reykjavik 22 13 5 4 74:49 44
4 Breidablik 22 8 6 8 43:41 30
5 Akranes 22 8 6 8 39:41 30
6 Keflavik 22 8 4 10 33:38 28
7 Stjarnan 22 8 4 10 42:50 28
8 Valur 22 8 3 11 39:45 27
9 Hafnarfjordur 22 4 9 9 27:39 21
10 Thor Akureyri 22 6 3 13 22:50 21
11 KA Akureyri 22 5 5 12 35:48 20
12 IBV Vestmannaeyjar 22 4 6 12 32:45 18
Promotion - Besta deild karla (Championship Group)
Relegation - Besta deild karla (Relegation Group)