Thor Akureyri

vs

Stjarnan

Preview

Thor Akureyri (home)

• Thor Akureyri have six points from eight games in Besta deild karla 2026 and sit in 10th position.
• They have lost five straight matches, including a 6-0 defeat at Vikingur Reykjavik.
• They were beaten 1-2 at home by IA Akranes last weekend.

Stjarnan (away)

• Stjarnan have seven points from nine games and sit one point better off in ninth.
• They arrive on the back of consecutive losses to Fram Reykjavik (0-1) and Vikingur Reykjavik (1-3).
• On the road in Besta deild karla 2026 they average 2.00 goals scored and 2.00 goals conceded per match.

Thor Akureyri

• Manager Sigurdur Heidar Hoeskuldsson has made Thor a pragmatic, high-intensity pressing side.
• Isaac Atanga’s energy and pressing ability stand out in transition play.
• Ingimar Arnar Kristjansson is Thor’s main outlet and has two goals in three league appearances this term.

Stjarnan

• Joekull Elisabetarson has made Stjarnan versatile and structured since May 2023.
• Andri Runar Bjarnason has hit five goals in his last two league matches.
• Emil Atlason has provided two of Stjarnan’s six goals in their last five games.

Betting Insights

• Odds for a Stjarnan away win sit at 1.88.
• Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.28.
• Odds for just one team to score are 3.11.
• Thor have won just one of their three home league games, losing twice.
• Thor are conceding 1.00 goal per game at home.

Prediction

• Expect an away win for Stjarnan.
• Andri Runar Bjarnason’s recent scoring form should be a decisive factor.
• Emil Atlason adds further attacking threat for the visitors.
• Recommended market: Stjarnan win & BTTS - No.