KR Reykjavik vs IA Akranes Prediction 13 September 2026
🔊 In their two head-to-head clashes this season, KR Reykjavik and Akranes have combined for an impressive 12 goals. Back in June, KR edged out the visitors in Reykjavik with a 5-3 victory. On September 6, Akranes turned the tables, defeating KR Reykjavik 3-1 and knocking them down from second to third in the standings. The third meeting takes place at the same venue as the first-Meistaravellir Stadium-on September 13.
Head-to-Head
KR Reykjavik and Akranes have faced each other 40 times. The hosts have come out on top in 21 of those encounters, while the visitors have claimed victory on 11 occasions. Eight matches have ended in a draw. KR Reykjavik also hold the edge in goals scored, having found the net 81 times compared to Akranes’ 55.
Head-to-head statistics KR Reykjavik - IA Akranes

KR Reykjavik Team Overview
KR sit third in the table with 44 points and boast the league’s most prolific attack-74 goals in 22 rounds. They trail Vikingur by nine points and are just a single point off second place. However, Óskar Hrafn Þorvaldsson’s side have shown vulnerability at the back, conceding 49 goals this season-the worst defensive record among the top six. Despite this, results at home remain strong: KR are unbeaten in their last 13 Premier Division fixtures on their own turf. The latest setback is in goal: in Akranes, Halldór Snær Georgsson was forced off with an injury. He was replaced by Arnar Freyr Ólafsson, who started the season as first-choice before being sidelined after the opening round. Hrafn Thomasson is also suspended for this match.
Match Results: KR Reykjavik

IA Akranes Team Overview
Akranes finished the first phase in fifth place with 30 points, securing their spot in the top six only in the final round. Larus Orri Sigurdsson’s side are unbeaten in their last seven Premier Division matches. Striker Viktor Jonsson notched a hat-trick in the previous round, bringing his season tally to 11 goals. Akranes have scored in eight consecutive away league fixtures, although their goal difference remains negative: 39 goals scored, while conceding 41 over the season.
Match Results: IA Akranes
Risky Bet
KR average nearly four goals per game at home-3.73 to be exact. Akranes’ defence on the road can’t match that, conceding 2.36 per match. That’s why the handicap comes into play: a three-goal win covers the full bet, while a two-goal margin returns half. The odds of 2.44 are easy to explain-Akranes are unbeaten in their last seven outings. But Reykjavik nights tend to turn into shootouts, and KR usually come out on top in emphatic fashion. The pick: KR Reykjavik to win with a -1.75 handicap.
Safe Bet
KR are unbeaten in their last 15 home matches and have yet to lose on their own turf this season. Akranes did manage to beat them in the previous round, but that win came at home. Here, the hosts only need a draw to get the job done. The odds aren’t huge, but the scenario is straightforward. The pick: KR Reykjavik double chance (win or draw).
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm, the most likely outcomes for this match are 2-1 (7.43%), 3-1 (6.6%), and 1-1 (6.52%). While 2-1 carries the highest probability, the gap between the top three options remains minimal.
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
KR have found the net at least three times in six of their last seven league fixtures in Reykjavik. High-scoring affairs are a regular occurrence here, with more than three goals combined in 10 of their previous 11 home matches. The visitors rarely provide resistance-Akranes have conceded in 11 of their last 12 Premier Division outings. We don’t expect the hosts to stop at just two goals. The pick: KR Reykjavik individual total over 2.5. Predicted scoreline: 3-2.