Thor Akureyri vs IA Akranes – Úrvalsdeild 2026

Match recap

IA Akranes secured a crucial 2-1 away victory over Thor Akureyri in a closely contested Úrvalsdeild encounter. The visitors took the lead, suggesting an early period of dominance or a well-executed counter-attack. Thor Akureyri then managed to level the score, perhaps signaling a shift in momentum as they pushed for an equalizer, creating a tense atmosphere. However, IA Akranes regained the advantage, showing resilience and a determination to claim all three points. This late winner or period of renewed pressure from Akranes proved decisive. The result sees IA Akranes climb the table, while Thor Akureyri will be left to rue missed opportunities in front of their home support, potentially impacting their league standing.

Markets (closing odds)

Match Result

Home3.00

Draw3.70

Away1.82

Away Team Goals 0.5

Over 0.51.05

Under 0.55.64

Away Team Goals 1

Over 11.06

Under 15.10

Away Team Goals O/U 1.5

Over 1.51.44

Under 1.52.23

Away Team Goals 2

Over 21.81

Under 21.75

Away Team Goals 2.5

Over 2.52.48

Under 2.51.35

Events

16'Card — A. Magnusson (Yellow Card)
21'Card — C. Jakobsen (Yellow Card)
27'Card — E. T. Sandberg (Yellow Card)
32'Card — G. E. Gislason J. (Yellow Card)
37'Goal — V. Jonsson (Normal Goal)
43'Card — S. Haugland (Yellow Card)
43'Card — B. Berndsen (Yellow Card)
48'Goal — M. P. Ellertsson (Normal Goal)
55'Goal — Y. Affi (Normal Goal)
61'subst — S. Haugland (Substitution 1)
61'subst — A. Magnusson (Substitution 2)
66'subst — C. Jakobsen (Substitution 3)
66'subst — O. Stefansson (Substitution 1)
67'subst — S. Ingason (Substitution 4)
73'Card — B. Brynjolfsson (Yellow Card)
77'subst — G. Thorarinsson (Substitution 2)
80'subst — K. Kristjansson (Substitution 5)
84'subst — M. P. Ellertsson (Substitution 3)
84'subst — G. Eyjolfsson (Substitution 4)
90'Card — I. Gudjonsson (Yellow Card)

Match statistics

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Lineups

Thor Akureyri

A. Stefansson
S. Ingason
R. Ragnarsson
Y. Affi
K. Kristjansson
A. Sigurjonsson
A. Magnusson
E. Halldorsson
A. Hlynsson
S. Haugland
C. Jakobsen

IA Akranes

A. M. Einarsson
G. E. Gislason J.
E. T. Sandberg
B. Berndsen
B. Bodvarsson
H. Haraldsson
M. P. Ellertsson
G. Thorarinsson
G. Eyjolfsson
O. Stefansson
V. Jonsson

Form

Thor Akureyri — last 5 home

LLWLL

Lvs Stjarnan1–3

IA Akranes — last 5 away

WWLLD

W@ FH hafnarfjordur1–0

Head to head

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Standings — Úrvalsdeild

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF:GA	Pts
1	Vikingur Reykjav	10	9	1	0	34:6	28
2	KR Reykjavik	10	8	1	1	38:23	25
3	Fram Reykjavik	9	6	2	1	25:16	20
4	Breidablik	9	4	3	2	22:15	15
5	Valur Reykjavik	10	5	0	5	19:22	15
6	IA Akranes	9	3	3	3	12:16	12
7	Keflavik	9	3	2	4	12:18	11
8	KA Akureyri	9	3	1	5	12:15	10
9	Stjarnan	10	3	1	6	18:22	10
10	Thor Akureyri	9	2	0	7	7:23	6
11	IBV Vestmannaeyj	9	1	2	6	14:23	5
12	FH hafnarfjordur	9	0	2	7	12:26	2