Stjarnan vs Thor Akureyri Prediction 23 August 2026
🔊 A year ago, Stjarnan finished third with 40 points and played in the Conference League. Now they sit eighth with 21 points, four behind the top six. Thor are at the opposite end of the table - bottom, with 15 points and 18 goals scored this season, the worst attacking record in the league. The two sides meet in round 20 on 23 August in Gardabaer.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 31 May 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Thor Akureyri):
- ball possession percentage: 37% vs 63%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 4;
- fouls: 16 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 10.
📊 Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Stjarnan Gardabae and Thor Akureyri:
- played 14 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 9, for the away team - 2, draws - 3;
- number of goals (home/away) - 29 against 20;
- average total goals in the match - 3.5.
Head-to-head statistics Stjarnan - Thor Akureyri
Stjarnan Gardabae Team Overview
Stjarnan are a team of extremes: 34 goals scored, 46 conceded, and the joint-worst defensive record in the league. At home, they have conceded in 10 of their last 11 Úrvalsdeild matches, but they have also scored in 12 of their last 13. Against Þór specifically, Stjarnan have scored in 14 consecutive head-to-head meetings - a run that has held under every manager they've had.
Match Results: Stjarnan Gardabae
Thor Akureyri Team Overview
Tor won the First Division in 2025 and returned to the top flight after an 11-year absence. Their first season back has been a struggle: four wins from 19 matches, and they sit bottom of the table. Away from home, they have gone eight matches without a win and have conceded in 8 of their last 9 away games in the top division. The problems aren't limited to defence - 18 goals scored all season is less than one per game and the worst return in the league. With relegation only a few points away, there is little reason for Tor to open up.
Match Results: Thor Akureyri
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Stjarnan Gardabae (Home) vs Thor Akureyri (Away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- Number of wins: 3 (33.33%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of losses: 2 (22.22%) vs 7 (77.78%);
- Number of draws: 4 (44.44%) vs 2 (22.22%);
- Average total goals scored: 2 vs 1.56;
- Average total goals conceded: 0.89 vs 1.33.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 0 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 6;
- Number of draws: 7 vs 2;
- Average first half total: 1.6 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 1.1) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 1.1).
- Thor Akureyri have lost the 1st half in 7 of last 8 away games (Urvalsdeild).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.07, the guests - 1.43;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 11; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Stjarnan Gardabae vs Thor Akureyri
- average total in the tournament: 4.21 vs 3.37;
- average total goals scored: 1.79 vs 0.95;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.95 vs 0.37;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.84 vs 0.58;
- Stjarnan Gardabae: average total at home in the tournament - 1.89;
- Thor Akureyri: average total away in the tournament - 0.67;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.67) vs 1.1 (away - 0.5).
- Thor Akureyri have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games against Stjarnan Gardabae (Urvalsdeild).
- Thor Akureyri have scored under 1.5 goals in last 7 away games (Urvalsdeild).
Prediction on corners
Stjarnan Gardabae: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.63; at home field - 7.56;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.9; at home field - 9.67.
Thor Akureyri: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.05, away - 4.22;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.1; away - 3.5.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- both teams scored all-time - 11 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Stjarnan Gardabae vs Thor Akureyri
- number of matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 16 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Stjarnan Gardabae at home - 7 (78%);
- number of BTTS matches for Thor Akureyri away - 4 (44%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Stjarnan Gardabae at home - 1 (33%);
- BTTS matches for Thor Akureyri away - 2 (50%).
- Stjarnan Gardabae have scored and conceded in last 6 games against Thor Akureyri (Urvalsdeild).
⭐ Editor's Pick
Tor have scored more than one goal in just one of their last seven Premier Division head-to-head meetings. Away from home, the run is even more consistent - seven matches in a row. The seasonal numbers back this up: the visitors have scored in 18 of their 19 away fixtures, while the hosts have kept a clean sheet in just one of their 13 home matches. We don't expect the underdogs to cause problems through attack. The bet is Tor Team Total - Under 1.5. Predicted score: 2-1.
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Betting Tips: Stjarnan Gardabae - Thor Akureyri
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