The much-anticipated Iceland Úrvalsdeild game on 03.05.2026 featuring IA Akranes versus Stjarnan is expected to be a showcase of football at its best. Both teams have been preparing intensely, and their close power levels make predictions difficult. Our thorough analysis includes looking at past performances of IA Akranes and Stjarnan, as well as tactical setups and key players' impact. After reading our expert prediction, fans of IA Akranes and Stjarnan should feel more confident in placing their bets. Don't miss out on our insights!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Besta deild 2025 | |||||||
| 1 | Vikingur Reykjavik | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 47/27 | 42 |
| 2 | Valur Reykjavik | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 53/35 | 40 |
| 3 | Stjarnan | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 43/35 | 40 |
| 4 | Breidablik | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 37/35 | 34 |
| 5 | FH hafnarfjordur | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 41/35 | 30 |
| 6 | Fram Reykjavik | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 32/31 | 29 |
| 7 | IBV Vestmannaeyjar | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 24/28 | 29 |
| 8 | KA Akureyri | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 29/39 | 29 |
| 9 | Vestri | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 23/28 | 27 |
| 10 | KR Reykjavik | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 42/51 | 24 |
| 11 | IA Akranes | 22 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 26/43 | 22 |
| 12 | Afturelding | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 29/39 | 21 |
| Besta deild 2025, Relegation Round | |||||||
| 1 | KA Akureyri | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 45/49 | 39 |
| 2 | IA Akranes | 27 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 37/50 | 34 |
| 3 | IBV Vestmannaeyjar | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 34/37 | 33 |
| 4 | KR Reykjavik | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 55/62 | 31 |
| 5 | Vestri | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 26/44 | 29 |
| 6 | Afturelding | 27 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 36/46 | 27 |
| Besta deild 2025, Championship Round | |||||||
| 1 | Vikingur Reykjavik | 27 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 58/31 | 57 |
| 2 | Valur Reykjavik | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 61/46 | 45 |
| 3 | Stjarnan | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 48/42 | 42 |
| 4 | Breidablik | 26 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 43/40 | 39 |
| 5 | Fram Reykjavik | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 41/40 | 36 |
| 6 | FH hafnarfjordur | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 49/46 | 33 |
Key Player Statistics: IA Akranes vs Stjarnan
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Úrvalsdeild | IA Akranes | Stjarnan | 22.06.2025 | 0-3 |
| Úrvalsdeild | Stjarnan | IA Akranes | 14.04.2025 | 2-1 |
| Úrvalsdeild | Stjarnan | IA Akranes | 30.09.2024 | 3-0 |
| Úrvalsdeild | IA Akranes | Stjarnan | 28.07.2024 | 1-3 |
| Úrvalsdeild | Stjarnan | IA Akranes | 05.05.2024 | 4-1 |
| Úrvalsdeild | IA Akranes | Stjarnan | 17.07.2022 | 0-3 |
| Úrvalsdeild | Stjarnan | IA Akranes | 19.04.2022 | 2-2 |
| League Cup | Stjarnan | IA Akranes | 14.03.2022 | 3-0 |
| Fotbolti.net Cup A | IA Akranes | Stjarnan | 08.01.2022 | 0-6 |
| Úrvalsdeild | Stjarnan | IA Akranes | 04.08.2021 | 4-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Úrvalsdeild | Vikingur Reykjavik | IA Akranes | 27.04.2026 | 4-0 |
| Úrvalsdeild | IA Akranes | KA Akureyri | 22.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Úrvalsdeild | Breidablik | IA Akranes | 17.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Úrvalsdeild | Fram Reykjavik | IA Akranes | 12.04.2026 | 3-3 |
| Cup | IA Akranes | Haukar | 06.04.2026 | 4-0 |
| League Cup | IA Akranes | Valur Reykjavik | 26.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| League Cup | Völsungur | IA Akranes | 22.02.2026 | 1-5 |
| League Cup | Grotta | IA Akranes | 11.02.2026 | 1-3 |
| League Cup | IA Akranes | Thor Akureyri | 07.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Cup | IA Akranes | Afturelding | 29.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Úrvalsdeild | Stjarnan | Valur Reykjavik | 27.04.2026 | 2-4 |
| Úrvalsdeild | Vikingur Reykjavik | Stjarnan | 23.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Úrvalsdeild | Stjarnan | FH hafnarfjordur | 17.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Úrvalsdeild | KA Akureyri | Stjarnan | 12.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| Cup | Stjarnan | Selfoss | 05.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| League Cup | Stjarnan | Vestri | 17.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| League Cup | Stjarnan | KR Reykjavik | 14.03.2026 | 0-4 |
| League Cup | Stjarnan | HK Kopavogur | 28.02.2026 | 6-1 |
| League Cup | Fram Reykjavik | Stjarnan | 21.02.2026 | 2-3 |
| League Cup | Stjarnan | Ægir | 17.02.2026 | 4-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: IA Akranes VS Stjarnan
Last 20 Matches Statistics: IA Akranes vs Stjarnan
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: IA Akranes vs Stjarnan
htmlThere are fixtures that carry real weight, and this is one of them. IA Akranes host Stjarnan in the Iceland Úrvalsdeild, and with the title race still very much alive, neither side can afford to slip up.
Here's the table reality: Akranes sit second with 34 points from 27 games. Stjarnan are third with 42 points but have played only 26. That gap matters enormously. A Stjarnan win here could reshape the whole championship picture.
Don't be fooled by Akranes holding the home advantage. This head-to-head record is brutal for them. Stjarnan have won four of the last five league meetings, including a 3-0 thrashing at Akranes's own ground back in June 2025. The visitors simply know how to hurt this team.
Here's a surprising stat that bettors should absolutely clock. In their last six competitive meetings, Akranes have scored just three goals total against Stjarnan. Three. Meanwhile, Stjarnan have put 14 past them across that same stretch. That is not a coincidence. That is a pattern.
Tactically, Stjarnan look better equipped right now. Their attack is sharper, driven by Ö. Eggertsson and B. Warén, who combine for 11 goals and 10 assists between them this season. Warén in particular is the kind of player who can unlock compact defences with movement and creativity. He's the man to watch.
Akranes aren't without danger. V. Jónsson leads their attack and has chipped in with six goals and three assists. He'll need to be at his absolute best here. But the wider numbers tell a worrying story — Akranes have conceded 50 league goals this season. Fifty. That's a leaky ship inviting Stjarnan's forwards in.
Here's what you need to watch for in the betting markets. The Stjarnan win at around 2.30 looks like genuine value given this head-to-head dominance. I'd also strongly consider backing over 2.5 goals — seven of their last ten combined recent league games featured at least three goals, and this fixture historically produces action.
For bolder punters, Warén scoring anytime is a market worth exploring. He's been involved in nearly every Stjarnan attack this season and thrives in exactly these high-stakes moments.
My prediction: Stjarnan win 2-0. The away side's quality, confidence, and record against this opponent all point in one direction.
Under the Icelandic sky, with the title race tightening, Stjarnan arrive not just as opponents — they arrive as hunters. And Akranes might not be ready for what's coming.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Þorsteinsson | Iceland | 28 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Smárason | Iceland | 37 | Midfielder | 184 cm | 76 kg |
| J. Vall | Sweden | 33 | Defender | 183 cm | 80 kg |
| B. Hermannsson | Iceland | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| D. Hodžić | Croatia | 30 | Goalkeeper | 205 cm | n/a |
| I. Sigurðsson | Iceland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Steinarsson | Iceland | 25 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| A. Hjörleifsson | Iceland | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Á. Heimisson | Iceland | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| H. Harðarson | Iceland | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| G. Þórðarson | Iceland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| K. Sigurkarlsson | Iceland | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| H. Hilmarsson | Iceland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Guðmundsson | Iceland | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Ágústsson | Iceland | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Grzegorzsson | Iceland | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Hauksson | Iceland | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Gunnarsson | Iceland | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| B. Samúelsson | Iceland | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| B. Atlason | Iceland | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Rosenørn | Denmark | 32 | Goalkeeper | 184 cm | 81 kg |
| A. Birnuson | Iceland | 26 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| D. Laxdal | Iceland | 39 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| T. Ingólfsson | Iceland | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| H. Ægisson | Iceland | 30 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| H. Halldórsson | Iceland | 34 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Þ. Valdimarsson | Iceland | 36 | Defender | 175 cm | 73 kg |
| Þ. Baxter | Iceland | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| V. Oddgeirsson | Iceland | 23 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| H. Hilmarsson | Iceland | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Guðmundsson | Iceland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| H. Guðmundsson | Iceland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Þorkelsson | Iceland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Ingason | Iceland | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| B. Hauksson | Iceland | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Gudjónsson | Iceland | 16 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| I. Ingason | Iceland | 19 | Defender | 183 cm | n/a |
| G. Sigurgeirsson | Iceland | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Í. Víðisson | Iceland | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Freyr | Iceland | 16 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
IA Akranes vs Stjarnan match odds
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