Keflavík ÍF vs Víkingur Reykjavík Prediction: The league leaders will win

Two sides with contrasting fortunes are set to meet on Saturday as bottom-placed Keflavík welcome the league leaders, Víkingur to the HS Orku völlurinn. Previews, possible starting 11, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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Keflavík will indeed face a tough challenge as they go up against one of the top teams in the league, given their current position at the bottom of the table. With just 8 points from 13 league games, they have struggled to find consistency and have experienced difficulties both in scoring goals (8) and keeping them out (22).

Their last match saw a 2-0 defeat against KR, and they will be eager to bounce back with a victory. However, facing a strong opponent like Víkingur Reykjavik, who have been performing exceptionally well this season, will undoubtedly pose a significant challenge for Keflavík.

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Víkingur Reykjavik enter the upcoming match against their opponent in high spirits after securing a convincing 3-1 victory against Fylkir in their previous Úrvalsdeild fixture. Their impressive form has placed them at the top of the league table, leading with 37 points from 14 games. With a remarkable goal tally of 33 goals scored and only 9 goals conceded, Víkingur Reykjavik have showcased their dominance both in attack and defense.

The team have been bolstered by the contributions of Birnir Ingasson, who has been instrumental with 6 goals and 5 assists this season. His presence on the field adds depth and creativity to their attacking play, making Víkingur Reykjavik a formidable force to contend with.

Having suffered just one loss throughout the season, Víkingur Reykjavik have established themselves as the team to beat in the league. Their consistent performances and strong defensive record make them a tough challenge for any opponent. As they continue their quest for league glory, every match holds significant importance, and they will approach this encounter with utmost seriousness and determination to secure the desired outcome.

With their impressive form and quality squad, Víkingur Reykjavik enter the match as clear favorites and will aim to maintain their position at the top of the league table.

In the last 10 matches between Víkingur Reykjavik and Keflavik from 2018 to the present, Víkingur have emerged victorious in 8 of those encounters, while Keflavik have managed to win twice.

The matches have often been high-scoring affairs, with 7 of them witnessing 3 or more goals being scored. Additionally, in 5 of those matches, both teams found the back of the net.

The visitors are desperately in need of points that will widen the gap they hold in the league, so I expect them to score more than once in the first 45 minutes and win.

• HT: W2 for 1.87 odds
• Over 3 for 1.74 odds
• HT: Over 1.5 for 2.18 odds