1. Deild
Afturelding vs Grótta
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 - 20:15 (UK Time)
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Afturelding vs Grótta Prediction & Stats - 1. Deild 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Afturelding vs Grótta carries real history into this round of the 1. Deild.
The two sides meet on 25/08 (Tuesday) at , 20:15 (UK time).
Read the Afturelding vs Grótta prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Afturelding vs Grótta
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Afturelding vs Grótta call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Afturelding Win
Last updated on 22-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Grótta the side to beat, with roughly 71% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all 1. Deild odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Afturelding Preview
Afturelding reach this fixture 18 match into their 1. Deild. Here is where Afturelding stand:
In this competition
11 won, 3 drawn, 4 lost
2 points per game
53 scored, at 2.94 a game
31 conceded, at 1.72 a game
Afturelding, season-wide
11 won, 3 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Joacim Holtan, 11 goals
Most assists: Bart Kooistra, 4 assists
Recent results — Afturelding
21/08/2026 14:00
17/08/2026 15:15
13/08/2026 15:15
07/08/2026 15:15
29/07/2026 15:45
Grótta: how they are travelling
Grótta come in 18 matches into their 1. Deild.
Here is what Grótta have produced:
In this competition
8 won, 3 drawn, 7 lost
1.5 points per game
34 scored, at 1.89 a game
33 conceded, at 1.83 a game
Grótta, season-wide
8 won, 3 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Mattías Kjeld, 9 goals
Most assists: Grímur Ingi Jakobsson, 4 assists
Recent results — Grótta
21/08/2026 15:15
17/08/2026 14:00
13/08/2026 15:15
08/08/2026 10:00
03/08/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Afturelding
Recent meetings have tended to go Afturelding's way against Grótta.
From 19 match(es):
Afturelding: 7 win(s)
Grótta: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 7
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Afturelding vs Grótta prediction.
Form comparison Afturelding vs Grótta
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Afturelding
Iceland - 1. Deild
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
W
L
|
2.05 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
W
|
2.22 |
| Away |
W
D
L
W
W
|
1.9 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 67% | 60% |
| Goals | 4.79 | 5.44 | 4.2 |
| Scored | 3.16 | 3.56 | 2.8 |
| Conceded | 1.63 | 1.89 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 78% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 22% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 11% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.71 | 1.55 | 1.86 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.17 | 1.38 |
Away Team
Grótta
Iceland - 1. Deild
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
D
|
1.42 |
| Home |
L
L
L
D
W
|
1 |
| Away |
D
W
W
D
L
|
1.89 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 30% | 56% |
| Goals | 3.74 | 4.6 | 2.78 |
| Scored | 1.84 | 2.1 | 1.56 |
| Conceded | 1.89 | 2.5 | 1.22 |
| Both Teams to Score | 79% | 100% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 0% | 44% |
| Failed To Score | 5% | 0% | 11% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.66 | 1.63 | 1.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.68 | 1.68 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Grótta win or Draw
We have strong confidence in Grótta’s ability to leave with at least a point, making them a smart pick on the Double Chance market.
Grótta has consistently put in solid away performances, while Afturelding’s form has been far from convincing. An outright win might be a big ask, but the added security in case of a draw makes this bet interesting.
Fixture information - Afturelding vs Grótta
Match: Afturelding vs Grótta
Competition: 1. Deild
Date: Tuesday, 25/08/2026
Kick-off: 20:15 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for Afturelding vs Grótta that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
4.11
League: 3.59
Both Teams to Score
67%
League: 62%
Over 1.5+
78%
League: 81%
Over 2.5+
73%
League: 64%
Cards
2.92
League: 3.12
Corners
12.56
League: 11.65
Home Team
Afturelding
Iceland - 1. Deild
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
W
L
|
2.05 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
W
|
2.22 |
| Away |
W
D
L
W
W
|
1.9 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 67% | 60% |
| Goals | 4.79 | 5.44 | 4.2 |
| Scored | 3.16 | 3.56 | 2.8 |
| Conceded | 1.63 | 1.89 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 78% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 22% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 11% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.71 | 1.55 | 1.86 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.17 | 1.38 |
Away Team
Grótta
Iceland - 1. Deild
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
D
|
1.42 |
| Home |
L
L
L
D
W
|
1 |
| Away |
D
W
W
D
L
|
1.89 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 30% | 56% |
| Goals | 3.74 | 4.6 | 2.78 |
| Scored | 1.84 | 2.1 | 1.56 |
| Conceded | 1.89 | 2.5 | 1.22 |
| Both Teams to Score | 79% | 100% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 0% | 44% |
| Failed To Score | 5% | 0% | 11% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.66 | 1.63 | 1.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.68 | 1.68 |
Corners
12.22 / Match
+6% Corners / Match
Grótta received +6% more corners than Afturelding in the 1. Deild
13 / Match
Ægir
(12)
HK
(8)
Fylkir
(5)
Grindavík
(6)
Thróttur Reykjavík
(6)
Leiknir Reykjavík
(5)
Völsungur
(4)(4)
ÍR
(2)
Grindavík
(5)
Njardvík
(1)
Thróttur Reykjavík
(4)
Vestri
(7)
Ægir
(9)
Grindavík
Cards
1.28 / Match
+15% Cards / Match
Afturelding received +15% more cards than Grótta in the 1. Deild
1.11 / Match
Ægir
(1)
HK
(4)
Fylkir
(0)
Grindavík
(0)
Thróttur Reykjavík
(1)
Leiknir Reykjavík
(1)
Völsungur
(-1)(2)
ÍR
(1)
Grindavík
(1)
Njardvík
(2)
Thróttur Reykjavík
(1)
Vestri
(0)
Ægir
(0)
Grindavík
Goals Scored
3.16 / Match
+72%
Afturelding is +72% better in terms of goals scored
1.84 / Match
Ægir
(7)
HK
(2)
Fylkir
(3)
Grindavík
(4)
Thróttur Reykjavík
(1)
Leiknir Reykjavík
(3)
Völsungur
(6)(1)
ÍR
(0)
Grindavík
(1)
Njardvík
(1)
Thróttur Reykjavík
(3)
Vestri
(6)
Ægir
(1)
Grindavík
Goals Conceded
1.63 / Match
+14%
Grótta condeded +14% more goals than Afturelding
1.89 / Match
Ægir
(0)
HK
(2)
Fylkir
(3)
Grindavík
(1)
Thróttur Reykjavík
(4)
Leiknir Reykjavík
(2)
Völsungur
(1)(3)
ÍR
(0)
Grindavík
(4)
Njardvík
(1)
Thróttur Reykjavík
(0)
Vestri
(1)
Ægir
(2)
Grindavík
1. Deild Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Afturelding
|
19 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 60 | 31 | 29 | 39 | 2.05 |
| 2 |
Thróttur Reykjavík
|
19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 41 | 20 | 21 | 37 | 1.95 |
| 3 |
Fylkir
|
19 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 39 | 32 | 7 | 34 | 1.79 |
| 4 |
HK
|
19 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 44 | 35 | 9 | 32 | 1.68 |
| 5 |
Njardvík
|
19 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 32 | 26 | 6 | 32 | 1.68 |
| 6 |
Grótta
|
19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 35 | 36 | -1 | 27 | 1.42 |
| 7 |
Leiknir Reykjavík
|
19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 30 | 28 | 2 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 8 |
ÍR
|
20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 36 | 41 | -5 | 25 | 1.25 |
| 9 |
Vestri
|
19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 28 | 39 | -11 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 10 |
Grindavík
|
19 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 25 | -6 | 21 | 1.11 |
| 11 |
Völsungur
|
19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 27 | 39 | -12 | 20 | 1.05 |
| 12 |
Ægir
|
20 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 22 | 61 | -39 | 8 | 0.4 |
Odds
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