Thor Akureyri vs IA Akranes: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Betiball's prediction for Thor Akureyri vs IA Akranes on 17 May 2026 (kick-off: 12:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Thor Akureyri vs IA Akranes preview before placing your bet.

Thor Akureyri vs IA Akranes: Starting Lineups Time : 17/05/2026 12:00

Thor Akureyri
1 - 2
Finished
IA Akranes
80' event Fannar Dadi Gislason / Kristofer Kristjansson
73' event Bjarni Gudjon Brynjolfsson
67' event Sigfus Gunnarsson / Sverrir Ingason
66' event Elvar Baldvinsson / Christian Jakobsen
61' event Ingimar Arnar Kristjansson / Aron Ingi Magnusson
61' event Bjarni Gudjon Brynjolfsson / Sebastian Haugland
55' event Yann Emmanuel Affi
43' event Sebastian Haugland
21' event Christian Jakobsen
16' event Aron Ingi Magnusson
event 90+3' Mani Isak Gudjonsson
event 84' Mani Isak Gudjonsson / Markus Pall Ellertsson
event 84' Gabriel Gunnarsson / Gisli Eyjolfsson
event 77' Gisli Laxdal Unnarsson / Gudmundur Thorarinsson
event 66' Johannes Vall / Omar Bjorn Stefansson
event 58' Viktor Jonsson
event 48' Markus Pall Ellertsson
event 43' Baldvin Thor Berndsen
event 37' Viktor Jonsson
event 32' Jon Gisli Eyland Gislason
event 27' Erik Tobias Sandberg
80' event Fannar Dadi Gislason / Kristofer Kristjansson
event 90+3' Mani Isak Gudjonsson
73' event Bjarni Gudjon Brynjolfsson
event 84' Mani Isak Gudjonsson / Markus Pall Ellertsson
67' event Sigfus Gunnarsson / Sverrir Ingason
event 84' Gabriel Gunnarsson / Gisli Eyjolfsson
66' event Elvar Baldvinsson / Christian Jakobsen
event 77' Gisli Laxdal Unnarsson / Gudmundur Thorarinsson
61' event Ingimar Arnar Kristjansson / Aron Ingi Magnusson
event 66' Johannes Vall / Omar Bjorn Stefansson
61' event Bjarni Gudjon Brynjolfsson / Sebastian Haugland
event 58' Viktor Jonsson
55' event Yann Emmanuel Affi
event 48' Markus Pall Ellertsson
43' event Sebastian Haugland
event 43' Baldvin Thor Berndsen
21' event Christian Jakobsen
event 37' Viktor Jonsson
16' event Aron Ingi Magnusson
event 32' Jon Gisli Eyland Gislason
event 27' Erik Tobias Sandberg
Thor Akureyri Thor Akureyri
Substitutions
#21 Elvar Baldvinsson
#16 Bjarni Gudjon Brynjolfsson
#17 Fannar Dadi Gislason
#37 Sigfus Gunnarsson
#30 Peter Helgason
#23 Ingimar Arnar Kristjansson
#28 Franko Lalic
#4 Hermann Helgi Runarsson
#14 Smari Vioarsson
Thor Akureyri Thor Akureyri IA Akranes IA Akranes
15Shots14
5Shots on Goal6
14Fouls14
7Corner Kick13
14Free kick13
2Offside4
4Yellow card4
1Aerial1
3Save4
8Successful Tackles9
8Interceptions15
26Long pass33
6Successful center9
5Shots off goal6
0Hit The Post2
5Blocked2
8Tackle9
2Dribbles3
22Throw-in26
420Passes345
73Attacks69
33Dangerous attacks36
3Corner Kicks(HT)6
0BigChances2
0BigChancesMissed1
11ShotsInsideBox8
5ShotsOutsideBox6
40DuelsWon52
1.48ExpectedGoals1.54
2.54xGOT1.5
27Touches In Opposition Box28
29AccurateCrosses34
25GroundDuelsWon27
15AerialDuelsWon25
35Clearances33
IA Akranes IA Akranes
Substitutions
#27 Brynjar Atlason
#31 Isak Eidem
#87 Styrmir Ellertsson
#28 Daniel Grzegorzsson
#20 Mani Isak Gudjonsson
#32 Jon Gudmundsson
#15 Gabriel Gunnarsson
#17 Gisli Laxdal Unnarsson
#3 Johannes Vall
Commentary
90+3' Mani Isak Gudjonsson - IA Akranes receive a yellow card
84' IA Akranes — substitution: Mani Isak Gudjonsson / Markus Pall Ellertsson
84' IA Akranes — substitution: Gabriel Gunnarsson / Gisli Eyjolfsson
80' Thor Akureyri — substitution: Fannar Dadi Gislason / Kristofer Kristjansson
77' IA Akranes — substitution: Gisli Laxdal Unnarsson / Gudmundur Thorarinsson
73' Bjarni Gudjon Brynjolfsson - Thor Akureyri receive a yellow card
67' Thor Akureyri — substitution: Sigfus Gunnarsson / Sverrir Ingason
66' Thor Akureyri — substitution: Elvar Baldvinsson / Christian Jakobsen
66' IA Akranes — substitution: Johannes Vall / Omar Bjorn Stefansson
61' Thor Akureyri — substitution: Ingimar Arnar Kristjansson / Aron Ingi Magnusson
61' Thor Akureyri — substitution: Bjarni Gudjon Brynjolfsson / Sebastian Haugland
58' Penalty missed! Viktor Jonsson - IA Akranes
55' Goal! Yann Emmanuel Affi - Thor Akureyri
48' Goal! Markus Pall Ellertsson - IA Akranes
43' Sebastian Haugland - Thor Akureyri receive a yellow card
43' Baldvin Thor Berndsen - IA Akranes receive a yellow card
37' Goal! Viktor Jonsson - IA Akranes
32' Jon Gisli Eyland Gislason - IA Akranes receive a yellow card
27' Erik Tobias Sandberg - IA Akranes receive a yellow card
21' Christian Jakobsen - Thor Akureyri receive a yellow card
16' Aron Ingi Magnusson - Thor Akureyri receive a yellow card

How We Build the Thor Akureyri vs IA Akranes Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Thor Akureyri vs IA Akranes on 17 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Thor Akureyri vs IA Akranes Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Thor Akureyri's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against IA Akranes's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Thor Akureyri and IA Akranes sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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