Vestmannaeyjar vs Thor Akureyri Prediction 29 August 2026
🔊 Vestmannaeyjar are winless in their last seven Icelandic league matches. Thór Akureyri have their own streak: after a victory in the opening round, they have gone nine away games without a win. The teams are close in the table as well-tenth place versus bottom, separated by just two points. The Matchday 21 fixture is set for August 29 at Hásteinsvöllur in Vestmannaeyjar.
Head-to-Head
In official head-to-head fixtures between Vestmannaeyjar and Thór Akureyri, the sides have faced off eight times. The hosts have claimed four victories, while the visitors have managed just one win; three encounters have ended in draws. Vestmannaeyjar also hold the upper hand in terms of goals scored, netting 14 to Thór Akureyri’s 8.
Head-to-head statistics Vestmannaeyjar - Thor Akureyri
IBV Vestmannaeyjar Team Overview
Vestmannaeyjar currently sit tenth in the table, with 17 points from 20 matches. Last season-their first back in the top flight after promotion-the three-time champions finished ninth, and there’s little sign of progress so far. Defensive frailties are the main issue: Vestmannaeyjar have conceded in 22 of their last 23 league fixtures, including 14 of their previous 15 home games. The attack isn’t offering much relief either, as they haven’t scored more than twice in any of their last 10 league outings. Their only away win of the campaign came in Akureyri, where they thrashed Thor 4-1 back in June.
Match Results: IBV Vestmannaeyjar
Thor Akureyri Team Overview
Thor returned to the top flight after an 11-year absence, having claimed the Icelandic First Division title in 2025. But life in the elite has been unforgiving: they sit bottom of the table with the league’s worst stats at both ends-just 20 goals scored and a hefty 50 conceded. There have been flashes of promise, though: three of Thor’s four wins have come at home, including a shock victory over leaders Vikingur in July. However, away from home, such heroics have been absent; in the previous round, Thor suffered a heavy defeat at Stjarnan, conceding four goals without reply.
Match Results: Thor Akureyri
Prediction for the 1st half
First-Half Prediction
Thor Akureyri have conceded in the first half in 9 of their last 10 away matches. On top of that, Thor Akureyri are allowing an average of three goals per game on the road. All this makes a bet on Vestmannaeyjar to score in the first half an intriguing option.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Tor have failed to score more than once in each of their last five head-to-head clashes. Their away form tells a similar story: over the last eight league matches on the road, they've managed to score more than one goal only once. Vestmannaeyjar, on the other hand, have been much more productive at home-finding the net in 10 of their previous 11 league fixtures. We don't expect the visitors to score more than once here. The bet: Tor Akureyri individual total under 1.5 goals. Predicted scoreline: 2-1.
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