The Besta deild karla heats up as IF Vestri face Valur Reykjavík on 5 July 2025. Our insightful analysis dives into recent form, key player stats, head-to-head records, and betting markets for smarter UK wagers.
IF Vestri vs Valur Reykjavík Prediction
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- Valur Reykjavík is on a 3-game winning streak.
- 4 of Valur Reykjavík's last 5 games have had over 2.5 goals.
- 5 of IF Vestri's last 6 games have had under 2.5 goals.
- 4 of Valur Reykjavík's last 5 games have seen both teams score.
- 8 of Valur Reykjavík's last 9 games saw them score first.
- 5 of Valur Reykjavík's last 7 games saw them win the first half.
- 6 of IF Vestri's last 7 games have had over 4.5 cards.
IF Vestri, currently 6th with 19 points from 13 matches, are coming off a 0-2 defeat against ÍA on 29 June 2025. Leading the attack is Dadi Jónsson, who has bagged 5 goals in 11 appearances. IF Vestri has created on average 0.77 xG in their last five fixtures. IF Vestri have mixed form, with 2 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses in their last 5 games, making their performance a bit unpredictable. With only 13 goals scored and 11 conceded in 13 matches this season, IF Vestri often rely on tight, low-scoring games to secure points.
Valur Reykjavík, sitting 3rd with 24 points, are in superb form, unbeaten in their last 4 matches. Their latest result was a 3-1 victory against Stjarnan on 1 July 2025, with Patrick Pedersen (brace) and Jónatan Ingi Jónsson scoring the goals. Valur Reykjavík struggle defensively on the road, with just 2 clean sheets in 6 away games this season, having conceded 19 goals. Commanding the frontline is Patrick Pedersen, who has scored 12 goals in 13 appearances. Valur Reykjavík have generated an average of 2.15 xG in their last five matches, indicating strong attacking intent. Valur Reykjavík are in exceptional form, with 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 games, making them a formidable challenge.
Head-to-Head Record
- In last 5 head-to-head games, Valur Reykjavík has been unbeaten.
- In last 7 head-to-head games, IF Vestri and in last 4 head-to-head games, Valur Reykjavík have had been without clean sheet.
- 6 of the last 7 head-to-head games between IF Vestri and Valur Reykjavík have had over 2.5 goals.
- 5 of the last 6 head-to-head games between IF Vestri and Valur Reykjavík have seen both teams score.
- 5 of the last 7 head-to-head games between IF Vestri and Valur Reykjavík have had under 4.5 cards.
IF Vestri Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdourahmane Diagne | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnór Borg Guðjohnsen | 2 | 0.50 | 0 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0 |
| Dadi Jónsson | 11 | 0.45 | 0.18 | 1.82 | 0.82 | 0 |
| Diego Montiel | 13 | 0.23 | 0.15 | 1.00 | 0.46 | 0 |
| Gudmundur Páll Einarsson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 |
Formation: 5-4-1
- #12 - Guy Smit (Goalkeeper)
- #6 - Gunnar Jónas Hauksson (Defender)
- #2 - Morten Hansen (Defender)
- #32 - Eiður Aron Sigurbjörnsson (Defender)
- #40 - Gustav Kjeldsen (Defender)
- #3 - Anton Kralj (Defender)
- #28 - Jeppe Pedersen (Midfielder)
- #4 - Fatai Gbadamosi (Midfielder)
- #5 - Thibang Phete (Midfielder)
- #10 - Diego Montiel (Midfielder)
- #7 - Vladimir Tufegdžić (Forward)
Valur Reykjavík Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Jóhansson | 9 | 0.11 | 0 | 2.11 | 0.44 | 0 |
| Jónatan Ingi Jónsson | 13 | 0.23 | 0.15 | 2.54 | 0.77 | 0 |
| Lúkas Logi Heimisson | 13 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 2.08 | 0.92 | 0 |
| Patrick Pedersen | 13 | 0.92 | 0.23 | 2.77 | 1.31 | 0 |
| Tryggvi Hrafn Haraldsson | 12 | 0.50 | 0.25 | 1.67 | 1.17 | 0 |
Formation: 4-3-3
- #18 - Frederik Schram (Goalkeeper)
- #20 - Orri Sigurður Ómarsson (Defender)
- #15 - Hólmar Örn Eyjólfsson (Defender)
- #4 - Markus Nakkim (Defender)
- #6 - Bjarni Mark Antonsson (Defender)
- #14 - Albin Skoglund (Midfielder)
- #2 - Tomas Bent Magnusson (Midfielder)
- #10 - Kristinn Freyr Sigurðsson (Midfielder)
- #8 - Jónatan Ingi Jónsson (Forward)
- #9 - Patrick Pedersen (Forward)
- #12 - Tryggvi Hrafn Haraldsson (Forward)
IF Vestri vs Valur Reykjavík Betting Tips
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IF Vestri vs Valur Reykjavík Prediction
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IF Vestri v Valur Reykjavík Odds
Full Time Result:- IF Vestri to win: 7/2
- Draw: 16/5
- Valur Reykjavík to win: 3/5
- IF Vestri to win or Draw:
- Draw or Valur Reykjavík to win:
- IF Vestri to win or Valur Reykjavík to win:
- IF Vestri to win:
- Draw:
- Valur Reykjavík to win:
- Both Teams to Score - Yes:
- Both Teams to Score - No:
- Over 2.5 Goals:
- Under 2.5 Goals:
- Over 3.5 Goals:
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IF Vestri Previous 10 Matches
- 29.06, ÍA Akranes (h) 0 - 2
- 22.06, FH Hafnarfjörður (a) 0 - 2
- 18.06, Þór Akureyri (h) 2 - 0
- 15.06, KA Akureyri (h) 1 - 0
- 01.06, KR Reykjavík (a) 1 - 2
- 29.05, Víkingur Reykjavík (h) 0 - 1
- 24.05, Stjarnan Garðabær (h) 3 - 1
- 18.05, Fram Reykjavík (a) 0 - 1
- 15.05, Breidablik Kópavogur (a) 2 - 1
- 10.05, Afturelding (h) 2 - 0
- 04.05, ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar (a) 2 - 0
Valur Reykjavík Previous 10 Matches
- 01.07, Stjarnan Garðabær (h) 3 - 1
- 27.06, KA Akureyri (a) 5 - 2
- 23.06, KR Reykjavík (h) 6 - 1
- 19.06, ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar (a) 1 - 0
- 14.06, Stjarnan Garðabær (a) 2 - 3
- 02.06, Fram Reykjavík (h) 2 - 1
- 29.05, Afturelding (a) 2 - 0
- 24.05, ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar (h) 3 - 0
- 19.05, Breidablik Kópavogur (a) 1 - 2
- 14.05, Thróttur Reykjavík (h) 2 - 1
- 10.05, ÍA Akranes (h) 6 - 1
Besta deild karla Table
| IF Vestri | Opponent | Valur Reykjavík | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | Víkingur Reykjavík | 1-1 | ||
| 1-1 | Valur Reykjavík | - | - | |
| 0-1 | Breidablik Kópavogur | 1-2 | ||
| 0-1 | Fram Reykjavík | 2-1 | ||
| 3-1 | Stjarnan Garðabær | 2-3 | ||
| - | - | IF Vestri | 1-1 | |
| 2-0 | Afturelding | 2-0 | ||
| 1-2 | KR Reykjavík | 6-1 | 3-3 | |
| 1-0 | 0-2 | FH Hafnarfjörður | 0-3 | |
| 2-0 | ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar | 3-0 | ||
| 1-0 | KA Akureyri | 3-1 | 5-2 | |
| 0-2 | 2-0 | ÍA Akranes | 6-1 | |
| # | Team Name | М | P | Wins | Draws | Losses | GD | SG | CG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Víkingur | 14 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 1.86 | 1.00 |
| 2 | Valur Reykjavík | 14 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 2.64 | 1.36 |
| 3 | Breiðablik | 14 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1.86 | 1.43 |
| 4 | Fram | 14 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1.57 | 1.29 |
| 5 | Stjarnan | 14 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1.79 | 1.79 |
| 6 | IF Vestri | 14 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0.93 | 0.93 |
| 7 | Afturelding | 14 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -2 | 1.21 | 1.36 |
| 8 | KR Reykjavík | 14 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 2.50 | 2.57 |
| 9 | Hafnarfjörður | 14 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1.43 | 1.43 |
| 10 | Vestmannaeyjar | 14 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -8 | 0.93 | 1.50 |
| 11 | KA Akureyri | 14 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -12 | 1.00 | 1.86 |
| 12 | ÍA | 14 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 10 | -17 | 1.07 | 2.29 |
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