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Valur vs Stjarnan

Iceland Iceland

Besta deild karla Hlídarendi, Reykjavík
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Match Events

16' Event
Waren B.
25' Event
Jonsson J.
Assist: Veseli S.
28'
Fridjonsson S.

AI Match Summary

The Besta deild karla game between Valur and Stjarnan finished 2-3, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Stjarnan.

Win Probability Meter

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

26%
Valur
15%
Draws
59%
Stjarnan
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Stjarnan

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

26% / Low Confidence
  • Stjarnan carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Valur are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • 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 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 80.6%
Valur Clean Sheet 13%
Stjarnan Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Valur Stjarnan
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 10 11
Draws 2 5
Losses 16 12
Goals Scored 1.57 1.89
Goals Conceded 2.07 2.18
Expected Goals (xG) 1.88 1.69
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 3, 2026 Besta deild karla
Valur vs Stjarnan
2:3
Apr 27, 2026 Besta deild karla
Stjarnan vs Valur
2:4
Oct 4, 2025 Besta deild karla
Valur vs Stjarnan
3:2
Sep 14, 2025 Besta deild karla
Valur vs Stjarnan
1:2
Jul 1, 2025 Icelandic Cup
Valur vs Stjarnan
3:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Valur Compare

Top Goalscorer Jonsson J.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Veldman M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.45
Avg xA / game 0.94

Stjarnan Compare

Top Goalscorer Waren B.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Vilhjalmsson A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 0.94

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Valur 84 / 100
Stjarnan 10 / 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 Stjarnan

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 7:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Stjarnan's defensive record shows goals conceded in 93% of 28 matches.

These sides typically produce 4.60 goals when they meet.

Valur scored in 79% of their last 28 games.

Recent resilience: Valur stayed unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Valur VS Stjarnan
1.25 Goals Scored 1.63
1.75 Goals Conceded 2.5
75% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 88%
50% Over 3.5 88%

Recent Form & Match History

Valur

(Home)
13 Aug
Nordsjaelland
5 : 0
Valur
09 Aug
Breidablik
1 : 3
Valur
06 Aug
Valur
0 : 2
Nordsjaelland
03 Aug
Valur
2 : 3
Stjarnan
30 Jul
Zrinjski
2 : 2
Valur
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Stjarnan

(Away)
09 Aug
Stjarnan
1 : 0
Keflavik
03 Aug
Valur
2 : 3
Stjarnan
30 Jul
Ilves
3 : 1
Stjarnan
26 Jul
Akranes
5 : 1
Stjarnan
23 Jul
Stjarnan
1 : 0
Ilves
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Vikingur Reykjavik 18 14 3 1 58:16 45
2 KR Reykjavik 18 12 3 3 64:39 39
3 Fram 18 11 4 3 45:34 37
4 Breidablik 18 8 5 5 36:30 29
5 Keflavik 19 7 4 8 30:34 25
6 Valur 18 7 1 10 31:36 22
7 Akranes 18 6 4 8 30:36 22
8 Stjarnan 18 6 3 9 33:43 21
9 IBV Vestmannaeyjar 18 4 5 9 29:38 17
10 Hafnarfjordur 18 3 8 7 22:32 17
11 KA Akureyri 18 4 3 11 24:36 15
12 Thor Akureyri 19 4 3 12 18:46 15
Promotion - Besta deild karla (Championship Group)
Relegation - Besta deild karla (Relegation Group)