Akureyri vs Thor prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Besta deild Iceland
In the 16th round of the Iceland Besta Deildin on July 27, 2026, Akureyri will face Thor. It’s a city derby between the championship outsiders.
Akureyri vs Thor: Team News and Expert Analysis
Last season, the Akureyri club collected 29 points in the regular season, just like Fram, but lost out on a spot in the top six due to tiebreakers. However, they went on to win the "relegation group." This season is proving even tougher – the vast majority of their matches have ended in defeat. They finally managed to beat Akranes, but then drew a spectacular match against IBV.
Their neighbor was promoted as the second division champion. But at the elite level, things are much harder – only a couple of wins and draws have been recorded, with plenty of losses. All the more surprising, after losing 1-6 to Fram, they managed to beat Vikingur in the last round.
Akureyri scores 1.6 goals per game but concedes half as many again – averaging 2.13. The newcomer fares even worse: averaging 1.13 goals scored and 2.8 conceded per match.
Head-to-Head: Akureyri vs Thor
The 1-0 win in the cup back in May marked the sixth consecutive derby victory for the current hosts.
Another upset from the visitors seems unlikely. The home side is stronger and should once again defeat their neighbor (odds – 1.70).
Akureyri vs Thor: Key Stats and Trends
- Akureyri have lost seven of their last ten matches
- 73% of Akureyri's matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.73 goals per match.
- Thor have drawn twice in their last four matches
- 67% of Thor's matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.93 goals per match.
Akureyri vs Thor: Probable Starting Lineups
Akureyri typically lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Audunsson – Baldvinsson, Petursson, Gudmundsson, Hrafnkellsson – Pedersen, Arnason – Djuric, Steingrimsson, Heidarsson – Robertsson
Thor generally plays with a 1-5-3-2 formation (probable lineup): Stefansson – Ottosson, Ingason, Arnason, Ragnarsson, Brynjolfsson – Jakobsen, Halldorsson, Kristjansson – Hlinsson, Gunnarsson
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