Liam Duckstein
Njardvik host Grindavik at Njardtaksvöllur on 10 July in what looks like a straightforward home win on paper, yet the head-to-head record between these two Icelandic sides tells a more complicated story. The sides have met seven times across all competitions since 2024, and the results have swung in both directions. Grindavik have not won a league match all season, sitting ninth in 1. deild karla with seven draws from seven games, but that same trait makes them a side that is genuinely hard to break down.
Njardvik’s attack has been in fine form recently. Davíd Smári Lamude’s side put five past Grindavik in their last league meeting in 2025, and they followed that up with a 3-0 win over Vestri and a commanding 5-1 defeat of IR Reykjavik in their most recent fixtures. The man to watch in the Njardvik attack is whoever has been driving those goal tallies, and Ray Jónsson’s defensive organisation at Grindavik will need to be sharper than it was in that 3-1 loss to Afturelding if they want any kind of result here.
Hot stat: Njardvik have scored nine goals across their last three competitive matches, averaging three per game, which is a striking run of form heading into this fixture.
| 🏆 Tournament: | 1. deild karla 2026, Regular Season |
| 🏟 Venue: | Njardtaksvöllur, Njardvik |
| 🗓️ Date: | 10.07.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 21:15 CEST |
Njardvik vs Grindavik Prediction
Njardvik are the clear pick here. They have won all three of their matches in the last 30 days, and their season record of nine wins from 17 games puts them well ahead of a Grindavik side that has managed just two wins from 15 outings in 2026. The home side carries real attacking momentum, and Grindavik’s tendency to draw rather than win means they rarely impose themselves on opponents.
Grindavik have drawn seven of their seven league matches this season, which is a remarkable stat. They have scored just one goal in 1. deild karla 2026, conceding one. That points to a side that defends cautiously and offers little going forward. Njardvik, playing at home, should have enough to break that resistance, particularly given their recent scoring output.
We predict Njardvik to win, and the value sits with backing them on the moneyline. The odds around 1.55 reflect their genuine superiority in this matchup. A low-scoring first half is plausible given Grindavik’s defensive instincts, but Njardvik’s quality should tell over 90 minutes.
In terms of style, Njardvik appear to press with purpose and create volume in the final third. Grindavik conceded three to Afturelding and were beaten 2-0 by Throttur Reykjavik, so there are clear weaknesses when they face teams with directness. Njardvik fit that profile. The total goals market leaning toward the over is supported by Njardvik’s scoring form, even if Grindavik’s defensive shape keeps the total modest.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Njardvik to win both halves |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 7.5 |
Team Analysis
Njardvik have been the most consistent side in the division over the past month. Their last three results read: a 1-0 win over Leiknir Reykjavik, a 5-1 demolition of IR Reykjavik, and a 3-0 victory against Vestri. Before that run, they drew 0-0 with Aegir and lost 2-0 to Kopavogs, so they are not without flaws, but the recent trajectory is sharply upward. Davíd Smári Lamude has clearly found a pattern that works, and the team’s ability to score multiple goals in a single game is a genuine weapon at this level.
Grindavik’s recent record is more mixed. Their last five matches produced a 0-0 draw with Vestri, a 0-2 loss to Throttur Reykjavik, a 1-3 defeat against Afturelding, a 0-0 draw with Leiknir Reykjavik, and a 3-1 win over Volsungur. That win over Volsungur is the only time they have scored more than once in their last five outings. The losses to Throttur and Afturelding show that when better-organised sides press them, Grindavik struggle to cope. Their draw-heavy season record is not a sign of solidity so much as a sign that they rarely create enough to win, and rarely concede enough to lose against equally limited opponents.
Most Recent Head-to-Head Matches
Njardvik and Grindavik have a well-established recent rivalry, with results ranging from high-scoring affairs to goalless draws across multiple competitions.
| Statistic | Njardvik | Grindavik |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 10 | 6 |
🚨Check out our dedicated Njardvik vs Grindavik stats page for more info.
Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Njardvik the Favourite
- Moneyline Njardvik 1.55 | Grindavik 4.70
- Draw 4.00
- Over/Under Over 2.5 | Under 2.5
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes | No
The bookmakers are firmly behind Njardvik at around 1.55, which reflects a 59% implied probability. That feels accurate. Grindavik at roughly 4.70 carries some appeal on paper if you believe their draw tendency will hold, but their away record this season gives little reason for optimism. The draw at 4.00 is not unattractive given Grindavik’s seven league draws, but Njardvik’s home form and current momentum make a draw unlikely. We see the Njardvik moneyline as the clearest value in this market.
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Grindavik. Source: Official Website
TipsGG Match Prediction
Njardvik are the better side right now, and they are playing at home. Their last 30 days have been near-perfect, with three wins and nine goals scored. Grindavik have not won a league game all season, and their two recent defeats to Throttur and Afturelding showed that organised, direct opponents can hurt them.
The head-to-head history adds weight to backing Njardvik. They beat Grindavik 3-0 in 2024, 5-1 and 3-0 in 2025, and drew 2-2 in the League Cup earlier this year. The only blemish was a 1-0 defeat in 2024. Across the full picture, Njardvik are the dominant force in this fixture.
We predict a Njardvik win, most likely by two or more goals, with Grindavik struggling to find a way past a home defence that conceded just one goal in their last three matches. Backing Njardvik to win and both teams not to score looks like the sharpest combination on the card.
