Afturelding vs Grindavík: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 07/08
Iceland - 1. Deild
Main prediction: Afturelding to win
Alternative tip: 1X
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The 1. Deild 2026 brings a clash the fans know well. Afturelding and Grindavík meet again this 07/08, at 20:15, at N1-völlurinn Varmá. A match-up that always holds surprises.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Afturelding have won 4 time(s). Grindavík have won 2. Afturelding are the favourites with a 69% chance according to the bookmakers.
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Prediction for Afturelding vs Grindavík
1st Half Over 1.5 Goals
Market: 1st Half Over 1.5 Goals · @ 1.82
Last updated: 03-08-2026
Overview Afturelding vs Grindavík
Afturelding are favourites, with odds of 1.45 and a 69% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Afturelding, with 6 win(s) against 4 for Grindavík. The odds for a Grindavík win are 6.74 and a draw is 6.54.
In the 1. Deild, Afturelding have 10 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 4 defeat(s), with 44 goal(s) scored and 25 conceded, having Joacim Holtan as top scorer with 10 goal(s). Meanwhile, Grindavík have 3 win(s), 8 draw(s) and 5 defeat(s), with 16 goal(s) scored and 20 conceded, and Rafael Alexandre Romão Victor as top scorer with 3 goal(s).
In the last 3 clashes between Afturelding and Grindavík, all had over 9.5 corners.
Afturelding are unbeaten against Grindavík in 3 matches.
Afturelding have conceded goals in all of their last 11 clashes against Grindavík.
In the last 3 matches involving Afturelding, all had over 2.5 goals.
In the last 3 matches involving Afturelding, all had over 3.5 goals.
Afturelding have conceded goals in their last 3 matches in the competition.
In the last 3 matches involving Afturelding, the first half had 2 or more goals.
In the last 3 matches involving Grindavík, all had under 2.5 goals.
In the last 4 matches involving Grindavík, all had over 9.5 corners.
Head-to-head between Afturelding and Grindavík
In 14 clashes, Afturelding have the advantage over Grindavík: 6 win(s) against 4 and 4 draw(s). The most recent was on 27/05/2026, in the 1. Deild. Afturelding won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Afturelding vs Grindavík, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
Check out all the predictions for the 1. Deild and see all the analysis before you bet.
Afturelding: current form
Afturelding are in great form in the 1. Deild: a 67% win rate and 2.07 points per match in 15 matches.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 4 win(s) and 1 defeat(s).
See more numbers in the Icelandic 1 Deild:
10 win(s), 1 draw(s), 4 defeat(s)
Performance: {team_a_table_ppg_overall} point(s) per match
44 goals scored (2.93 per match)
Top scorer: Joacim Holtan (10 goal(s))
- 05/09/2026NjardvíkAftureldingL2105/09/20261. DeildNjardvík
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Afturelding2 - 1L - 29/08/2026AftureldingVestriW2029/08/20261. DeildAfturelding
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Vestri2 - 0W - 25/08/2026AftureldingGróttaW2025/08/20261. DeildAfturelding
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Grótta2 - 0W - 21/08/2026ÆgirAftureldingW0721/08/20261. DeildÆgir
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Afturelding0 - 7W - 17/08/2026AftureldingHKD2217/08/20261. DeildAfturelding
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HK2 - 2D
Grindavík: current form
For the visitors, Grindavík have played 16 match(es) in the 1 Deild Karla.
See their performance:
3 win(s), 8 draw(s), 5 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.06 point(s) per match
16 goals scored (1 per match)
Top scorer: Rafael Alexandre Romão Victor (3 goal(s))
- 05/09/2026ÆgirGrindavíkD1105/09/20261. DeildÆgir
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Grindavík1 - 1D - 29/08/2026GrindavíkHKW4329/08/20261. DeildGrindavík
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HK4 - 3W - 22/08/2026FylkirGrindavíkL6122/08/20261. DeildFylkir
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Grindavík6 - 1L - 17/08/2026GrindavíkGróttaD0017/08/20261. DeildGrindavík
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Grótta0 - 0D - 13/08/2026GrindavíkThróttur ReykjavíkW2113/08/20261. DeildGrindavík
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Thróttur Reykjavík2 - 1W
Afturelding vs Grindavík key players
In the 1. Deild, Joacim Holtan carries Afturelding's attack with 10 goal(s).
The playmaker is Bart Kooistra, leading in assists with 4. In the whole season, Joacim Holtan has 10 goal(s).
On the other side, Rafael Alexandre Romão Victor is the name that frightens the most for Grindavík with 3 goal(s) in the 1. Deild.
In terms of playmaking, Arnór Gauti Úlfarsson leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Rafael Alexandre Romão Victor has accumulated 3 goal(s).
Afturelding vs Grindavík statistics in the 1. Deild
Afturelding have an average of 12.72 corners and 1.29 cards per match. Grindavík have 13.87 corners and 1.5 cards. Follow all the statistics for Afturelding vs Grindavík below.
Afturelding
Home
Grindavík
Away
Points & Results
- PPG2.071.06
- 67%Wins19%
- 67%First to Score31%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game2.931
- Conceded/game1.671.25
- xG1.581.25
- xGA1.271.69
Trends
- 67%Both Score44%
- 27%Clean Sheet38%
- 13%Failed to Score50%
More tips for Afturelding vs Grindavík
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Afturelding vs Grindavík in the 1. Deild:
Our prediction is: Grindavík win or draw
Our evaluations have shown there is not much separating Afturelding and Grindavík overall. But given the extra betting edge that comes with the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw is enough to win the bet, we recommend taking Grindavík to win or draw in this match.
With odds of 2.25, there is a good deal of value on Grindavík to pull off a potential upset away from home against Afturelding, who have not been in the best form of late.
Correct score prediction for Afturelding vs Grindavík
Afturelding hold the advantage in the head-to-head record and arrive with good attacking output. Our score projection: Afturelding 3-1 Grindavík. Getting the exact score right requires luck and analysis. Bet responsibly.
Where to watch Afturelding vs Grindavík
Check out where to watch the live match between Grindavík and Afturelding:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Afturelding and Grindavík
The line-ups for Afturelding vs Grindavík in the 1 Deild Karla are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Afturelding line-up
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Grindavík line-up
The Grindavík starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Afturelding vs Grindavík
Match: Afturelding vs Grindavík
Tournament: 1 Deild Karla 2026
Date: 07/08/2026
Time: 20:15 (Brasília time)
Venue: N1-völlurinn Varmá
Broadcast: none scheduled
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