A football match between Stjarnan and Valur of the Pepsideild will take place in Iceland on Friday, April 19th, 2024, at 19:15h (UTC), check the Stjarnan vs Valur betting tip 2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Stjarnan vs Valur will occur
The game will be played in the small Samsung völlurinn stadium, in the city of Garðabær, with a capacity for 1440 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Stjarnan vs Valur betting tip 2024
The Pepsideild has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 3.46 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.92 goals per match played.
Stjarnan last match
Stjarnan is coming off a loss. In its last outing they faced KR in a match valid for Pepsideild, and the match ended 1-3.
The odds for the defeat of the home team before the match were 2.75, so it was expected to be a fairly even match.
Valur last match
On the other hand, the visiting team appears in this match after drawing in the previous game. In a confrontation valid for Pepsideild, Valur faced the Fylkir team, and the score ended with a 0-0 draw.
In the end, the draw (odd 4.75) cannot be considered a good result, especially considering that the chances of winning the match were high.
Stjarnan vs Valur h2h
The two teams have not faced each other since 17-09-2023. On that occasion they were playing for the 2023 season of the Pepsideild, and the match ended with a 2-0 win for Valur.
The Valur team has accomplished more consistent results in the past five games, than Stjarnan its counterpart.
Teams with different capacities and aspirations.
Stjarnan
Pepsideild leaderboard now
The Stjarnan team has 0 points being in the 11th place in the Pepsideild competition in Iceland. The overall balance is not favorable, with 2 losses, 0 wins wins and 0 draws.
Which means that the team, with the same number of points, in the 3rd round is followed by the Vestri team in 12th place.
Positioned in the middle of the league table in the Iceland Pepsideild, Stjarnan has no high ambitions or relegation concerns. Despite this, they will try to take advantage of the home factor to get a win.
Stjarnan analysis
Stjarnan at the end of round 2 in Pepsideild had 1 goals scored and 5 conceded.
Stjarnan team comes to this game with a sequence of 2 losses in the Pepsideild that has been affecting the team’s morale.
The performances of Stjarnan in recent matches suggest that they are having difficulty scoring goals, with a low number of goals and a high number of matches where they failed to score. This indicates that their attacking play is not creating enough quality chances and needs improvement.
Stjarnan has a ball possession average of 49% in the league. Therefore, they are not the team that proposes the game, which can be a problem for this match. Therefore, fans hope the team to have more possession in this Stjarnan vs Valur 2024 match and, especially, to convert it into goals.
Valur
Pepsideild leaderboard now
The Valur team with 4 points currently occupies the 4th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 1 win, 1 draw, and 0 losses.
Which means that the team is over ÍA team who is in the position 5 in the 3rd round and has a 1 point disadvantage.
Valur analysis
We have reached matchday 2 in Pepsideild and at the moment Valur has made 2 goals and conceded 0.
Valur is currently struggling to find the back of the net, with a low number of goals scored and a high number of games where they failed to score. This suggests that their attacking play needs to be improved, with a focus on creating better opportunities and converting them into goals.
As we approach the Regular Season, Valur is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 7 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
This is a top 5 team in the Pepsideild that wants to keep up with the good performances!
The Valur team typically attempts to control the game by achieving an average ball possession of 59%. The reason for this is that teams with ball possession above 50% usually hold some control over their opponents.
The odds are certainly not in favor of the team, which in addition to playing in a difficult away match will have to deal with the difficulties shown in the offensive phase. At the moment, in fact, it has no more than 1 goals scored on average per match.
Valur is a more offensive team than Stjarnan, having 330 attacks vs. 272 from Stjarnan, having scored twice, in comparison, Stjarnan converted into goal 1 time.
Historical data: Valur
With 23 titles won in the history of the tournament, the Valur team is one of the competition’s leading names. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their opponents with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
Valur has conceded 0 away goals in 1 away match. Here the recommended bet will be that Valur will have a clean sheet, remember that the last time these teams met the score was 2-0, something to take into consideration.
Between 75-90 minutes is a good time to bet as some study have shown this to be the time where most goals occur.
Bets on the under 2.5 goals market is an alternative because adding the goals scored at home by Stjarnan 1 and the average conceding goals of the visiting team Valur 0 does not exceed the average of 3 goals, suggesting a good entry in this market.
At the bookmaker Bet365, the market of Total Goals Under 2.5 is with great odds.
Corners Top Betting Tips
Something to explore in order to get favorable betting results is noting the average of 10.5 corners per game which one can get by combining the number of corners of both teams.
Stjarnan is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 9 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Stjarnan in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Stjarnan has an average of 1.7 yellow cards per game over the 2 rounds, while Valur has an average of 1.7. In other words, these teams together are averaging 5 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Stjarnan vs Valur betting tip 2024: FAQ
The match will be played on April 19th, 2024, Friday.
The match will take place at the Samsung völlurinn stadium in Garðabær.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Pepsideild match, referring to the 2023 season, and ended with a 2-0 result for Valur.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
