The Besta deild karla heats up as Valur Reykjavík face KR Reykjavík on 23 June 2025. Our expert analysis covers form, player stats, past encounters, and prime betting markets to boost your betting edge for UK punters.
Valur Reykjavík vs KR Reykjavík Prediction
Home Win; Valur Reykjavík #5:3
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- KR Reykjavík has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 8 games.
- 7 of Valur Reykjavík's last 8 and 10 of KR Reykjavík's last 10 games have had over 2.5 goals.
- 5 of Valur Reykjavík's last 7 and 8 of KR Reykjavík's last 8 games have had both teams score.
- 6 of Valur Reykjavík's last 7 games saw them score first.
- 4 of KR Reykjavík's last 5 games saw them concede the first goal.
- 4 of KR Reykjavík's last 5 games have had over 4.5 cards.
Valur Reykjavík, currently 4th with 18 points from 56 matches, are coming off a 1-0 victory against Vestmannaeyjar on 19 June 2025. Hólmar Örn Eyjólfsson’s strike sealed the win, despite Valur Reykjavík managing only 2 shots on target. Their defence struggles at home, with only 6 clean sheets in 29 home games this season, leaving them vulnerable to conceding. Leading the attack is Patrick Pedersen, who has bagged 11 goals in 11 appearances. Valur Reykjavík has created on average 1.52 xG in their last five fixtures, showing growing attacking cohesion. Their recent form is exceptional, with 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 games, making them a formidable force. Having scored 128 goals and conceded 84 in 56 matches this season, Valur Reykjavík play a more open style, with games often featuring higher-scoring outcomes.
KR Reykjavík, sitting 9th with 13 points, are in inconsistent form, with a mixed run in their recent matches. Their latest result was a 2-3 defeat against Víkingur on 16 June 2025, with Matthias Praest and Johannes Bjarnason scoring the goals. KR Reykjavík struggle defensively on the road, with only 10 clean sheets in 27 away games this season, having conceded 108 goals. Commanding the frontline is Eidur Gauti Saebjornsson, who has bagged 7 goals in 11 appearances. KR Reykjavík have generated an average of 1.84 xG in their last five matches, indicating strong attacking intent. KR Reykjavík are struggling, with 4 losses, 0 draws, and 1 win in their last 5 games.
Head-to-Head Record
- In last 6 head-to-head games, Valur Reykjavík has failed to keep a clean sheet.
- 8 of the last 8 head-to-head games between Valur Reykjavík and KR Reykjavík have had over 2.5 goals.
- 5 of the last 6 head-to-head games between Valur Reykjavík and KR Reykjavík have seen both teams score.
- 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games saw KR Reykjavík score first.
- 6 of the last 8 head-to-head games between Valur Reykjavík and KR Reykjavík have had under 4.5 cards.
- 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games between Valur Reykjavík and KR Reykjavík have had over 10.5 corners.
Valur Reykjavík Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Jóhansson | 9 | 0.11 | 0 | 2.11 | 0.44 | 0 |
| Jónatan Ingi Jónsson | 13 | 0.23 | 0.15 | 2.54 | 0.77 | 0 |
| Lúkas Logi Heimisson | 13 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 2.08 | 0.92 | 0 |
| Patrick Pedersen | 13 | 0.92 | 0.23 | 2.77 | 1.31 | 0 |
| Tryggvi Hrafn Haraldsson | 12 | 0.50 | 0.25 | 1.67 | 1.17 | 0 |
Formation: 4-2-3-1
- #18 - Frederik Schram (Goalkeeper)
- #20 - Orri Sigurður Ómarsson (Defender)
- #15 - Hólmar Örn Eyjólfsson (Defender)
- #4 - Markus Nakkim (Defender)
- #11 - Sigurður Egill Lárusson (Defender)
- #2 - Tomas Bent Magnusson (Midfielder)
- #10 - Kristinn Freyr Sigurðsson (Midfielder)
- #8 - Jónatan Ingi Jónsson (Midfielder)
- #14 - Albin Skoglund (Midfielder)
- #12 - Tryggvi Hrafn Haraldsson (Midfielder)
- #9 - Patrick Pedersen (Forward)
KR Reykjavík Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Sigurðarson | 10 | 0.70 | 0.10 | 4.80 | 1.60 | 0 |
| Atli Sigurjónsson | 8 | 0 | 0.38 | 1.88 | 0.38 | 0 |
| Eidur Gauti Saebjornsson | 14 | 0.64 | 0 | 2.00 | 0.79 | 0 |
| Gabriel Hrannar Eyjólfsson | 14 | 0.07 | 0.14 | 1.14 | 0.43 | 0 |
| Johannes Bjarnason | 14 | 0.43 | 0.21 | 2.29 | 1.14 | 0 |
| Luke Rae | 6 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 2.17 | 0.83 | 0 |
| Matthias Praest | 12 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 2.00 | 0.67 | 0 |
| Tristan Gauti Línberg Arnórsson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Ástbjörn Þórðarson | 13 | 0.15 | 0 | 1.00 | 0.23 | 0 |
Formation: 4-1-4-1
- #12 - Halldór Snær Georgsson (Goalkeeper)
- #28 - Hjalti Sigurðsson (Defender)
- #3 - Júlíus Mar Júlíusson (Defender)
- #7 - Finnur Tómas Pálmason (Defender)
- #21 - Gabriel Hrannar Eyjólfsson (Defender)
- #6 - Alexander Helgi Sigurðarson (Midfielder)
- #23 - Atli Sigurjónsson (Midfielder)
- #4 - Johannes Bjarnason (Midfielder)
- #16 - Matthias Praest (Midfielder)
- #11 - Aron Sigurðarson (Midfielder)
- #9 - Eidur Gauti Saebjornsson (Forward)
Valur Reykjavík vs KR Reykjavík Betting Tips
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Valur Reykjavík vs KR Reykjavík Prediction
Home Win; Valur Reykjavík #5:3
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Valur Reykjavík v KR Reykjavík Odds
Full Time Result:- Valur Reykjavík to win: 4/6
- Draw: 10/3
- KR Reykjavík to win: 16/5
- Valur Reykjavík to win or Draw:
- Draw or KR Reykjavík to win:
- Valur Reykjavík to win or KR Reykjavík to win:
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- Draw:
- KR Reykjavík to win:
- Both Teams to Score - Yes:
- Both Teams to Score - No:
- Over 2.5 Goals:
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Valur Reykjavík Previous 10 Matches
- 19.06, ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar (a) 1 - 0
- 14.06, Stjarnan Garðabær (a) 2 - 3
- 02.06, Fram Reykjavík (h) 2 - 1
- 29.05, Afturelding (a) 2 - 0
- 24.05, ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar (h) 3 - 0
- 19.05, Breidablik Kópavogur (a) 1 - 2
- 14.05, Thróttur Reykjavík (h) 2 - 1
- 10.05, ÍA Akranes (h) 6 - 1
- 04.05, FH Hafnarfjörður (a) 0 - 3
- 28.04, Víkingur Reykjavík (h) 1 - 1
- 23.04, KA Akureyri (h) 3 - 1
KR Reykjavík Previous 10 Matches
- 16.06, Víkingur Reykjavík (a) 2 - 3
- 01.06, IF Vestri (h) 2 - 1
- 29.05, Stjarnan Garðabær (a) 2 - 4
- 23.05, Fram Reykjavík (h) 2 - 3
- 18.05, Afturelding (a) 3 - 4
- 14.05, ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar (h) 2 - 4
- 10.05, ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar (h) 4 - 1
- 05.05, Breidablik Kópavogur (a) 3 - 3
- 27.04, ÍA Akranes (h) 5 - 0
- 23.04, FH Hafnarfjörður (a) 2 - 2
- 19.04, KA Asvellir (h) 11 - 0
Besta deild karla Table
| Valur Reykjavík | Opponent | KR Reykjavík | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | Víkingur Reykjavík | 2-3 | ||
| - | - | Valur Reykjavík | 3-3 | |
| 1-2 | Breidablik Kópavogur | 3-3 | ||
| 2-1 | Fram Reykjavík | 2-3 | ||
| 2-3 | Stjarnan Garðabær | 2-4 | ||
| 1-1 | IF Vestri | 2-1 | ||
| 2-0 | Afturelding | 3-4 | ||
| 3-3 | KR Reykjavík | - | - | |
| 0-3 | FH Hafnarfjörður | 2-2 | ||
| 3-0 | ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar | 4-1 | ||
| 3-1 | KA Akureyri | 2-2 | ||
| 6-1 | ÍA Akranes | 5-0 | ||
| # | Team Name | М | P | Wins | Draws | Losses | GD | SG | CG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Víkingur | 14 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 1.86 | 1.00 |
| 2 | Valur Reykjavík | 14 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 2.64 | 1.36 |
| 3 | Breiðablik | 14 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1.86 | 1.43 |
| 4 | Fram | 14 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1.57 | 1.29 |
| 5 | Stjarnan | 14 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1.79 | 1.79 |
| 6 | IF Vestri | 14 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0.93 | 0.93 |
| 7 | Afturelding | 14 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -2 | 1.21 | 1.36 |
| 8 | KR Reykjavík | 14 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 2.50 | 2.57 |
| 9 | Hafnarfjörður | 14 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1.43 | 1.43 |
| 10 | Vestmannaeyjar | 14 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -8 | 0.93 | 1.50 |
| 11 | KA Akureyri | 14 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -12 | 1.00 | 1.86 |
| 12 | ÍA | 14 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 10 | -17 | 1.07 | 2.29 |
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