- Runavík form: NSI Runavík are on a run of 6-3-1 over their last 10 games in all competitions, scoring 21 goals at 2.10 goals per game.
- Koper form: However, FC Koper have been even more productive over the same period, going 8-1-1, scoring 20 goals, and winning 5 in a row.
- Betting: Koper are the favorites at 1.76 and the draw is 3.9, so this looks a good spot for a single bet on Runavík at 4.52.
Koper are in the zone
Recent form
FC Koper have found their rhythm under Zoran Zeljković, who has led them to five straight wins since taking over on 9 October 2025. The Slovenian side were 1-0 winners against Aluminij last week, following that up with a 1-2 victory against NK Celje and another solid 0-2 success over NK Nafta Lendava in Prva Liga 2026/2027 yesterday.
Tactical identity
The latest trio of results have been the most indicative of Koper's character under their new coach – they are a patient and compact team that set up a disciplined block, have controlled possession and press selectively to suffocate their opponents.
Runavík can be explosive
This matchup feels like a Conference League tie, and the clash of styles could make this a very interesting chess match on Thursday.
Runavík's directness and tempo against Koper's organisation and tempo control could lead to a closely fought matchup at Djupumyra Stadium in the Faroe Islands, but Koper's streak and the superior numbers are on Koper's side and we'll back the Slovenians in this matchup.
- Sigurdur Ragnar Eyjolfsson has taken Runavík to another level since taking over on 1 January 2026, making them a direct and high-tempo side that hits teams early and presses early.
- Their latest five-match run has been a good one – 2 wins and 3 draws – and the most recent outing, a 1-2 win over Hamrun Spartans in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026, shows that they have the steel to win matches as well as being a threat going forward.
- Runavík's goals have been explosive during this five-game sequence, with Petur Knudsen their key man and a particular threat to Koper's defence – the striker has 2 goals in 2 games in this competition and 3 in 5 games overall.
