- KA Akureyri’s form has declined in recent weeks, winning just one of their last five games.
- KR Reykjavik have conceded at least once in each of their five consecutive wins, all competitions included.
- KR are the dominant team in this fixture, but 10 of the last 23 meetings between the two sides have ended in draws.
Two clubs, two contrasting approaches
The clash between KR Reykjavik and KA Akureyri is a matchup of two of Iceland’s bigger clubs with two very different approaches to soccer.
KR’s philosophy is typically pragmatic, aiming to keep a solid structure and shape and create chances via their set pieces.
KA, on the other hand, play an open, high-tempo game, with a direct and physical approach, which opens up the game for goals at both ends.
Our KR Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri prediction analysis suggests that KR’s approach is certainly working at the moment, as they are on a five-game winning streak in all competitions, scoring 2.0 goals per game but conceding 3.2 goals on average during this run.
This makes the draw and the bet on KA seem less favorable, especially when considering that KR have outscored KA 31-19 in their 23 meetings since 2004.
KA’s slump could be ended by KR
KA’s recent slump has seen them win just once in five matches, drawing once and losing three times.
They average just 1.0 goals for and 2.0 against over this period and are stuck near the relegation zone of the Besta deild karla.
They will look to key players at the back and in the central areas to try and get this team back on track, while KR will most likely need their forwards or advanced midfielders to come to the rescue in this KR Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri prediction.
Betting advice
The current KR Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri odds have KR to win priced at +185, the tie at +240, and KA as favourites at +130, which seems a little off given KR’s current form and the dominance they have in this fixture.
Given their current stats and recent performances, this KR Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri betting tips piece suggests playing the odds and backing a close one in favour of the home side.
This is one of the most storied fixtures in Icelandic football, with ten ties in their 23 head-to-head encounters, so if they can’t tighten up their back lines we’ll get another close and exciting game this weekend.
For more insights, consult our KR Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri preview before placing your bet.
