Grotta vs Völsungur: prediction and stats
1. DeildRegular Season - 22Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Vivaldivöllurinn, Seltjarnarnes
The Footlab model makes Grotta the favourite at 60%, against 20% for a draw and 21% for Völsungur. The most likely score is 2-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Grotta vs Völsungur?
A very open match: only 84 Elo points separate Grotta (1,572) and Völsungur (1,488).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Grotta have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Völsungur have 5, 3 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | IR Reykjavik(home) | 1-3 | 1. Deild |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Grindavik(away) | 0-0 | 1. Deild |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Njardvik(home) | 1-4 | 1. Deild |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Throttur Reykjavik(home) | 1-1 | 1. Deild |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Vestri(away) | 3-0 | 1. Deild |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Njardvik(away) | 0-4 | 1. Deild |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Vestri(home) | 2-0 | 1. Deild |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Ægir(away) | 2-0 | 1. Deild |
| Aug 9, 2026 | HK Kopavogur(home) | 3-2 | 1. Deild |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Fylkir(away) | 1-3 | 1. Deild |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 3 Grotta win(s), 2 draw(s), 0 Völsungur win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2026 | Völsungur 2-2 Grotta | 1. Deild |
| Aug 25, 2018 | Völsungur 2-3 Grotta | 2. Deild |
| Jun 9, 2018 | Grotta 2-1 Völsungur | 2. Deild |
| Aug 10, 2016 | Völsungur 0-0 Grotta | 2. Deild |
| May 28, 2016 | Grotta 4-0 Völsungur | 2. Deild |
How many goals should we expect?
Grotta score 1.9 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Völsungur score 1.7 and concede 2.3. The model gives a 73% probability of over 2.5 goals and 69% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grotta | 1.9 | 1.9 | 3 | 12/15 | 12/15 |
| Völsungur | 1.7 | 2.3 | 3 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Grotta sit 6th in 1. Deild (27 points from 19 matches) and Völsungur sit 11th (20 points from 20 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Grotta | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 35 | 36 | 27 |
| 11 | Völsungur | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 27 | 43 | 20 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Grotta vs Völsungur?
- The Footlab model makes Grotta the favourite at 60%, against 20% for a draw and 21% for Völsungur.
- Where and when is Grotta vs Völsungur played?
- Grotta vs Völsungur is played on September 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Vivaldivöllurinn, in the 1. Deild.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 73% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.