The KÍ & HB managers M. Thomassen and J. Askou are both dreading and looking forward to this decisive game in the upper regions of the Meistaradeildin league table.
KÍ have less rest than HB in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a Meistaradeildin game only three days ago. This match was also played here at Injector Arena. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, HB have had more rest.
KÍ form and stats
KÍ have performed here at Injector Arena this season with 10 wins from 13 Meistaradeildin matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 2 games and lost 1. In general it's been a long time since KÍ tasted defeat here at Injector Arena, as they have taken at least one point from their last twelve home games in the league.
KÍ's previous game was a Meistaradeildin match also played at home, ending 3-1 versus AB Argir (placed 10th). The home side are looking to build on that result. Prior to that, an away loss at NSÍ.
KÍ are an "over 2,5 goals" team alone here at Injector Arena in their league games, having scored an impressive 33 goals in 13 matches. KÍ have only conceded 10 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
HB form and stats
The strength of HB, who have the most scored goals (80) in Meistaradeildin, on their travels this season is incredible with 33 points collected from 13 Meistaradeildin away games. HB has 11-0-2 on the road, with 34 goals scored and 14 conceded. HB have won three away matches in a row now and will not be intimidated by being the visitors in this fixture.
The supporters enjoyed HB's previous game versus TB (placed 8th), a Meistaradeildin 4-0 win played at home. Ahead of that game was the 2-2 draw at home against NSÍ.
As mentioned above, HB was the only team on the pitch versus TB in their previous game, winning 4-0. This could be a tougher task. M. Dahl certainly enjoyed HB's last game versus TB, appearing multiple times in the match report with three goals and the 4-0 victory.
HB are a potent attacking force on the road with their 34 goals in 13 league games. HB have conceded 14 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
The last H2H meeting was KÍ - HB 2-1, played this season. KÍ-HB H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: KÍ two wins, HB four wins, four draws. five of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  J. Bjartalíð 15 goals |  M. Dahl 14 goals | A. Justinussen 12 goals |
KÍ missing players
HB missing players
| KÍ | HB | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 26 | 13 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 13 | 26 |
| 19 | 10 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 11 | 22 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 71 | 33 | 1 | Scored | S | 0 | 34 | 80 |
| 24 | 10 | 1 | Conceded | C | 2 | 14 | 22 |
| 96% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 88% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 92% | 92% |
| 69% | 69% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 77% | 77% |
| 42% | 31% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 54% | 54% |
| 35% | 23% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 31% | 31% |
| 54% | 62% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 69% | 50% |
| 38% | 31% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 23% | 46% |
| 12% | 8% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 8% | 4% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0.8 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 4 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 391 | 193 | 13 | Total Shots | T S | 11 | 180 | 437 |
| 174 | 85 | 7 | Shots on Target | S O | 3 | 79 | 195 |
| 41% | 39% | 14% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 43% | 41% |
- All of KÍ's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- HB has the fewest conceded goals (22) in Meistaradeildin
- HB has the fewest conceded goals in the second half (10) in Meistaradeildin
- HB has the fewest dropped points from leading position (2) in Meistaradeildin
- HB has the most clean sheets (12) in Meistaradeildin
- HB has the most points (33) away in Meistaradeildin
- HB has the most scored goals (80) in Meistaradeildin
- HB has the most scored goals in the first half (38) in Meistaradeildin
- HB has the the best goal difference (+58) in Meistaradeildin
- HB have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- HB haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- KÍ have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- KÍ haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | HB | 26 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 80 | 22 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 46 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 14 | 58 | 68 |
| 2 | KÍ | 26 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 71 | 24 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 14 | 47 | 61 |
| 3 | NSÍ | 26 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 54 | 23 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 12 | 31 | 60 |
| 4 | B36 | 26 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 74 | 33 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 38 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 18 | 41 | 59 |
| 5 | Víkingur | 26 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 51 | 43 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 23 | 8 | 44 |
| 6 | ÍF | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 33 | 55 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 24 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 31 | -22 | 26 |
| 7 | EB / Streymur | 26 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 26 | 61 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 35 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 26 | -35 | 24 |
| 8 | TB | 26 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 40 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 25 | -23 | 15 |
| 9 | Skála | 26 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 20 | 69 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 35 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 34 | -49 | 7 |
| 10 | AB Argir | 26 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 17 | 73 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 30 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 43 | -56 | 7 |