ÍR and HK face each other on Friday 05.22.2026, at 20:15 (UK Time), in a 1. Deild 2026 match. The game will take place at ÍR's home ground, the Hertz völlurinn.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between ÍR and HK, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for ÍR vs HK

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: ÍR to win

ÍR vs HK has all the makings of a competitive battle between two sides that are both eyeing an important win. But we are ever so slightly leaning toward ÍR to win on the 1X2 market.

ÍR will enjoy home advantage, which they have capitalised on with their strong form at home. They remain good value to win with their odds, and we expect them to pay out those odds with all three points at home.

👉 Our prediction is: ÍR to win the 1st half

Our top betting tip for the ÍR vs HK match is ÍR to win the first half. While the half-time market is not one of the more well-known betting markets, it often offers better value odds than wins over 90 minutes.

We see this value in ÍR, which has been in impressive form at home and regularly gets out to quick starts. They should have a favourable matchup against HK, who have had their share of struggles of late.

ÍR preview

ÍR heads into the match with the following record in the 1. Deild: in 4 matches, ÍR secured 1 victories, 1 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game.

Taking a broader look at ÍR's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 1 victories so far.

ÍR has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 11 goals, of which 11 were scored in the 1. Deild, resulting in an average of 2.75 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Emil Nói Sigurhjartarson, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Emil Nói Sigurhjartarson has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, ÍR has conceded 11 goals in the 1. Deild (an average of 2.75 per game) and 11 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2.75 per match in the 2026 campaign.

HK preview

HK comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the 1. Deild. They have secured 3 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.25 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 3 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses.

HK's attack has been highly effective, scoring 11 goals during this period. Of that total, 11 were netted in the 1. Deild, with an average of 2.75 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.75.

HK's offensive system is led by Dominik Radić, the team's top scorer this season. The croatian forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Tumi Þorvarsson. The forward has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 1.5 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 6 goals in 4 matches, averaging 1.5 per match.

Head to head: ÍR vs HK

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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ÍR

Iceland - 1. Deild

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D L W L

0.8

Home D L W L D

1

Away L L W L D

0.8

Away Team

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HK

Iceland - 1. Deild

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L W W L

1.8

Home W W W W W

3

Away L L W W W

1.8

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Published on 21 May 2026, at 02:00 Last updated on 21 May 2026, at 13:56
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.