IBV vs Stjarnan: Prediction, Preview, lineups, tips and odds on July 14, 2025
Besta deild Iceland
In the 15th round of the Icelandic Besta Deildin on July 14, 2025, IBV will host Stjarnan. The home side hopes to pick up points in this clash, but the ambitious visitors have similar plans.
Our Prediction for IBV vs Stjarnan
The club from Vestmannaeyjar lifted their next cup in 2017, but spent the previous season playing in the country's second division—where they managed to finish as champions. Their more illustrious rival from Gardabaer tried to break into the top three but eventually conceded a couple of points to Valur and ended up fourth.
Currently, Elisabetarson's team is holding steady in roughly the same positions. A strong run in late May to June brought them ten points from four rounds. But this was followed by a heavy 1-4 defeat to Breidablik. After that, they at least managed a draw with Hafnarfjordur. The newcomer is fulfilling the usual mission in such situations—trying to move away from the relegation zone. They win from time to time, sometimes in back-to-back matches, but these are followed by new slumps. After a series of poor results, they surprisingly held Vikingur to a goalless draw in the last round.
Arnason's charges average a goal per match, but also concede an average of 1.62 in reply. Their opponent has achieved parity: 1.79 goals scored and conceded per match.
IBV vs Stjarnan: Key Statistics and Trends
- IBV have lost three of their last four matches
- 36% of IBV's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.43
- Stjarnan have won three of their last six matches
- 79% of Stjarnan's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.57
IBV vs Stjarnan: Probable Starting Lineups
IBV (probable lineup): Zapytovski – Fridriksson, Edeland, Magnusson, Kristinsson – Hilmarsson, Tomic, Baxter, Martinez, Gunnarsson – Hjaltested
Stjarnan (probable lineup): Olafsson – Thorisson, Ingimarsson, Fridjonsson, Kristjansson – Varen, Nokkvason, Hauksson, Gunnarsson, Eggertsson – Bjarnason
Previous Matches: IBV vs Stjarnan
After three straight wins in the spring, Stjarnan lost to this opponent—at home, no less.
Free Prediction for IBV vs Stjarnan
The ambitious visitors have a good chance of success. We back them, but with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.6).
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Icelandic Besta Deildin standings.
