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Valur vs Akranes

Iceland Iceland

Besta deild karla Hlídarendi, Reykjavík
Sun, Aug 30, 2026
VS
07:15 PM
Our Tip

AI Match Summary

Valur host Akranes in the Besta deild karla. Expect goals in this one — both sides have been finding the net. Valur have averaged 1.73 scored and 2.2 conceded recently, against Akranes's 1.94 scored and 1.84 conceded. Head-to-head, Valur have won 1 to Akranes's 2, with 2 draws. They last met on Jun 16, 2026, ending 1:0. Model xG sits at 1.63 vs 1.94, favoring Akranes. The model tips Over 2.5 goals in this one.

Win Probability Meter

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

23%
Valur
20%
Draws
57%
Akranes
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Akranes

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

57% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Akranes lately — more wins on the board than Valur.
  • Model gives Akranes a 57% chance of winning this.
  • 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 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 78.2%
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 31
Wins 10 14
Draws 4 5
Losses 16 12
Goals Scored 1.73 1.94
Goals Conceded 2.2 1.84
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 1.94
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

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
Feb 15, 2025 League Cup
Akranes vs Valur
1:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Valur 10 / 100
Akranes 83 / 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 Akranes Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
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 81% of their last 31 matches.

Games between these two average 3.40 goals.

Valur went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Valur VS Akranes
1.25 Goals Scored 2.13
1.75 Goals Conceded 2
75% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 75%
50% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Valur

(Home)
17 Aug
Valur
4 : 4
KA Akureyri
13 Aug
Nordsjaelland
5 : 0
Valur
09 Aug
Breidablik
1 : 3
Valur
06 Aug
Valur
0 : 2
Nordsjaelland
03 Aug
Valur
2 : 3
Stjarnan
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Akranes

(Away)
16 Aug
IBV Vestmannaeyjar
1 : 3
Akranes
09 Aug
Akranes
2 : 0
Thor Akureyri
02 Aug
Akranes
2 : 2
Vikingur Reykjavik
26 Jul
Akranes
5 : 1
Stjarnan
20 Jul
Keflavik
5 : 2
Akranes
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Vikingur Reykjavik 19 15 3 1 62:18 48
2 KR Reykjavik 19 12 4 3 67:42 40
3 Fram 19 12 4 3 48:35 40
4 Breidablik 19 8 6 5 39:33 30
5 Akranes 19 7 4 8 33:37 25
6 Keflavik 19 7 4 8 30:34 25
7 Valur 19 7 2 10 35:40 23
8 Stjarnan 19 6 3 10 34:46 21
9 IBV Vestmannaeyjar 19 4 5 10 30:41 17
10 Hafnarfjordur 19 3 8 8 24:36 17
11 KA Akureyri 19 4 4 11 28:40 16
12 Thor Akureyri 19 4 3 12 18:46 15
Promotion - Besta deild karla (Championship Group)
Relegation - Besta deild karla (Relegation Group)