Valur vs Akranes Prediction: Expect an attacking style of play from both sides

Valur and Akranes will lock horns for a place in the finals of the Iceland League Cup at Hlidarendi on Wednesday. Both sides are known for their impressive attacking style of play. Who will come out stronger? Below are previews, H2H, expert betting tips, and odds.

Valur

Valur advanced to this round after finishing at the top of Group 2 during the group phases. They ended the group stage with 12 points from 5 matches, having lost just one match 2-0 against Throttur. Valur scored 19 goals and conceded just 7 throughout the group stage.

Akranes

Akranes enter this clash after topping Group 4 with 10 points from 5 matches, securing their place in the semifinals due to their superior goal difference over Akureyri, who also finished with 10 points. During the group stage, Akranes scored 15 goals and conceded 6, while Akureyri scored 11 goals and conceded 6 as well.

Expert Betting Tips

Valur and Akranes are strong offensively but not as solid defensively. That's why I'll be focusing my bets on goal options in this game. I expect both teams to display their attacking prowess right from the first 45 minutes of the game.

• HT: Over 1.5 for 1.62 odds
• Over 3.5 for 1.67 odds
• HT: BTTS for 3.00 odds