- Stjarnan are the slight favorites with the odds-makers, but there is little to split these sides.
- FH Hafnarfjordur have not won any of their last 4 home games in the Besta deild karla 2026 (D1, L3).
No clear winner in Hafnarfjordur
With Stjarnan entering this Friday's clash in 8th place on 11 points after 12 games and FH Hafnarfjordur in 12th on 6 after 11, there's little to separate these sides and they will be well familiar with each other after a competitive and intense 3-2 win for Stjarnan in the Besta deild karla 2026 last year.
FH are still seeking a first home win over this opponent following a 3-2 defeat last year, but they are in a much better position to do so now after a winter overhaul by Joey Gudjonsson that has seen him move to a more youthful and vertical team.
FH have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 games, but a 1-2 away win at Keflavik and a 1-1 home draw against Thor Akureyri have moved them up to 12th and into survival mode.
Stjarnan are having a worse season than last term and arrive with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 5 matches. The last three were a 2-1 cup defeat, a 4-4 away draw with Breidablik and a 2-1 loss to IBV on the road.
Our FH Hafnarfjordur vs Stjarnan preview suggests a tight contest between two sides in need of points.
FH have pace but Stjarnan have structure
Stjarnan's games have traditionally been played at a slower tempo with a solid 4-1-4-1 structure and a disciplined mid-block. But Joekull Elisabetarson has brought a more positive style to the team, which has left the structure in a state of flux.
FH will have the pace to counter-attack on the break and Tomas Orri Robertsson has been in good form in the early part of the season with 4 goals in 3 Besta deild karla 2026 matches, making him the team's main spark.
But Stjarnan have a reliable end-product in Emil Atlason, who has 6 goals in just 3 Besta deild karla 2026 contests, including 4 of the last 10 Stjarnan have scored, so he will be the danger man.
Stjarnan are the more likely winner on the night, but FH's lack of home comfort and the narrow gap between the sides in the markets has us leaning towards the draw. Our FH Hafnarfjordur vs Stjarnan prediction points to a closely fought game, while FH Hafnarfjordur vs Stjarnan betting tips also favour goals at both ends.
Over 2.5 goals at 1.34 and Both Teams To Score at 1.29 look good bets too, as there should be some end-to-end action at Kaplakrikavoellur. FH Hafnarfjordur vs Stjarnan prediction again looks set to land on a draw or a narrow away win.
