Thor vs KR Reykjavik prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 2, 2026

The visitors are likely to win confidently

Author:

Benjamin Mcneil, betting expert

Published: 30 Jun 2026, 14:19

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Thor Akureyri

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KR Reykjavik

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7.18 Linebet 29 Jun 20:00 7.28 -0.1 29 Jun 08:00 6.99 + 0.29 28 Jun 20:00 5.52 + 1.47 6.3 Linebet 29 Jun 20:00 6.25 + 0.05 29 Jun 08:00 6.2 + 0.05 28 Jun 20:00 5.2 + 1 1.29 Linebet 28 Jun 20:00 1.39 -0.09

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Tournament Besta deild Iceland

Venue Thorsvoellur (Akureyri)

Date & kick-off time 02 jul 2026, 13:00

In the 13th round of the Icelandic Premier League on July 2, 2026, Thor will face KR Reykjavik. The ambitious visitors are coming for a win.

Thor vs KR Reykjavik: Team News and Expert Analysis

The club from Akureyri won the local second division last season and is now trying to establish itself in the country's top league. They started with two wins in their first three rounds, but then suffered only defeats. Only against Hafnarfjordur did they manage a draw, but even after that, they lost to Valur.

The capital’s team fought for survival last season and ended up just two points ahead of relegated Vestri, finishing tenth. Now, however, they are trying to compete with local rivals Vikingur for the top spot! They lost the derby, though, and after a 5-3 win over Akranes, suffered a defeat to Keflavik.

The newcomer averages only 0.92 goals per match scored and concedes much more, 2.67 per game. Their opponent is legitimately a title contender: scoring 3.46 goals per match and conceding 2.38.

Previous Matches: Thor vs KR Reykjavik

The capital’s team has won four of the last five head-to-head meetings, losing just once.

The visitors are clearly stronger and should win by more than a minimal margin. We recommend betting on them with a -1.5 goal handicap (odds – 1.72).

Thor vs KR Reykjavik: Key Stats and Trends

• Thor has lost eight of their last ten matches
• 58% of Thor's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.58
• KR Reykjavik have won nine out of thirteen matches
• 92% of KR Reykjavik's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 5.85

Thor vs KR Reykjavik: Probable Starting Lineups

Thor plays in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable lineup): Stefansson - Arnarsson, Affi, Ragnarsson - Gunnarsson, Halldorsson, Jakobsen, Kristjansson - Hlínsson, Sigurjónsson - Haugland

KR Reykjavik plays in a 1-3-2-4-1 formation (probable lineup): Georgsson - Eyolfsson, Paulmason, Thordarson - Thomasson, Traustason - Kosic, Sigurdarson, Geirsson, Ray - Sebjörnsson

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Our Pick

Game Prediction W2(-1,5)

1.72

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Benjamin Mcneil

betting expert

He is an analyst in the world of football who doesn't mind adding to his budget with a lucky bet, something he has been doing for the last 10 years. I don't believe in luck, but I believe that the motivation of the opponents and their kit plays a big role, and any sensation is explainable. I prefer to play cautiously, because it is better to win 5 out of 5 bets at odds of 1.6-1.7 than to lose 2 out of 3 bets at odds of 2.2.

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