Two contrasting styles will test defenses on Sunday
A typical Icelandic football match is usually a game of structure, shape, and set pieces, but not on Sunday when KR Reykjavik take on KA Akureyri. The hosts play their part in this usual story, while visitors KA like to play an open, physical, and high-tempo style that often leaves the defenses exposed.
Historically, KR have gotten the better of KA, but the KR Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri odds see KA priced as favourites by the bookies at 2.30. KR are available at 2.85 to win on the day, with the draw coming in at 3.40. With this fixture traditionally being a KR stronghold, but also being notorious for close calls and late drama, our KR Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri prediction is that the win-draw-win market could be a tricky one on Sunday.
Hosts are the in-form side
KR enter this game on the back of a five-game winning streak across all competitions, although they’ve been scoring an average of 2 goals per game, but conceding a worrying 3.2. They’re simply outscoring opponents at the moment, but this can only be sustained for so long before they slip up defensively. The KR Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri preview also highlights that KA, on the other hand, are averaging just 1.0 goals for and 2.0 against across their last five games.
Goals at both ends are inevitable
While KR are the in-form favourite, KA are traditionally the more expansive side and we think that they may just be the more open side here as they look to get back on track. For those looking for KR Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri betting tips, with both sides in need of points for very different reasons, we’re expecting a high-scoring affair that will be won by whichever team can stop giving gifts away at the back.
With this in mind, the BTTS market looks like the smart play, as KR are so used to giving it away and KA are prone to being caught out by their own style of play. KR have better goalscoring options, however, so this KR Reykjavik vs KA Akureyri prediction leans towards a home win, but KA can give them a real game.
