Perhaps a welcome break from league football as KR & Leiknir Reykjavík face off to decide who makes it to next stage of the League Cup. All the pre-match information is available here!
There haven't been much time to rest for the hosts, as they played a League Cup match only four days ago. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Afturelding.
These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.
KR form and stats
This stadium, Alvogenvöllurinn, has been a fortress for KR in the Pepsideild so far this season with the win-draw-loss statistic 9-2-0. On the other hand, in the League Cup, KR has performed like this (both home and away): 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss. The KR fans aren't used to losing league-games here at Alvogenvöllurinn and will expect new points from this game. KR has played 18 games in a row here without a defeat. With a nice streak brewing from their home games, KR are also looking for their fifth consecutive victory regardless of location.
KR are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 1-3 away versus Afturelding.
Did KR get overconfident in their match against Afturelding? We'll let you decide, but they did lose a 3-0 lead to end up with a 1-3 defeat.
The KR manager R. Kristinsson has got the team scoring with 26 from 11 home games in the league. KR have conceded 11 in these home matches.
Leiknir Reykjavík form and stats
Leiknir Reykjavík's mission in League Cup last season failed in the group stage.The story so far for the visiting team on their Inkasso-Deildin travels is 5 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats. The mentioned statistics is only from the league, looking at the League Cup stats, they have 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses both home and away. Things are running smoothly for Leiknir Reykjavík who hasn't tasted defeat in their last eleven matches, regardless of venue and tournament. Their last defeat was against Fram. One point away has become something of a habit for Leiknir Reykjavík who have played out draws in their last three away games.
It might be tough going out on the road again for Leiknir Reykjavík, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 1-4 versus IA. That result followed a home victory 2-1 versus Afturelding in the League Cup.
Leiknir Reykjavík has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 18 goals from 11 games. Leiknir Reykjavík have conceded 14 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Last four meetings between the teams: KR won four, Leiknir Reykjavík won zero and zero draws. two games with over 2,5 goals, two matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
 S. Leifsson 10 goals |   P. Pálmason 8 goals | S. Magnusson 8 goals |
KR missing players
Leiknir Reykjavík missing players
| KR | Leiknir Reykjavík | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 10 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 15 | 7 | Won | W | 6 | 13 | ||
| 5 | 3 | Drew | D | 4 | 5 | ||
| 5 | 0 | Lost | L | 4 | 7 | ||
| 54 | 20 | Scored | S | 25 | 41 | ||
| 39 | 8 | Conceded | C | 24 | 39 | ||
| 92% | 90% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 84% | 80% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 68% | 40% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 71% | 68% | ||
| 52% | 30% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 43% | 32% | ||
| 32% | 20% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 29% | 20% | ||
| 68% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 79% | 64% | ||
| 32% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 14% | 20% | ||
| 8% | 10% | Failed to Score | F T | 7% | 16% | ||
| 5.6 | 6.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.9 | 5.5 | ||
| 4.9 | 4.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.2 | 4.5 | ||
| 1.8 | 2.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.3 | 2.2 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 3 | ||
| 230 | 101 | Total Shots | T S | 157 | 286 | ||
| 119 | 53 | Shots on Target | S O | 78 | 146 | ||
| 35% | 34% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 31% | 27% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | KR | 22 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 44 | 23 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 21 | 52 |
| 2 | Breidablik | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 45 | 31 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 38 |
| 3 | FH | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 40 | 36 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 4 | 37 |
| 4 | Stjarnan | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 40 | 34 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 19 | 6 | 35 |
| 5 | KA | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 34 | 34 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| 6 | Valur | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 38 | 34 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 20 | 4 | 29 |
| 7 | Vikingur Reykjavik | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 37 | 35 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 19 | 2 | 28 |
| 8 | Fylkir | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 38 | 44 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 22 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 22 | -6 | 28 |
| 9 | HK | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 29 | 29 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 27 |
| 10 | IA | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 27 | 32 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -5 | 27 |
| 11 | Grindavik | 22 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 28 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 17 | -11 | 20 |
| 12 | ÍBV | 22 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 23 | 52 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 34 | -29 | 10 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Grotta | 22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 45 | 31 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 12 | 14 | 43 |
| 2 | Fjölnir | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 49 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 13 | 27 | 42 |
| 3 | Leiknir Reykjavík | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 37 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 40 |
| 4 | Vikingur Olafsvik | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 28 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 34 |
| 5 | Keflavik | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 31 | 27 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 34 |
| 6 | Thor | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 31 | 30 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 34 |
| 7 | Fram | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 33 | 32 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 33 |
| 8 | Afturelding | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 30 | 37 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 23 |
| 9 | Magni | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 27 | 49 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 31 | -22 | 23 |
| 10 | Throttur Reykjavik | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 36 | 40 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 23 | -4 | 22 |
| 11 | Haukar | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 31 | 41 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 20 | -10 | 22 |
| 12 | Njardvik | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 23 | 44 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 25 | -21 | 15 |