National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Leiknir Reykjavík or Thróttur Reykjavík that keep their silverware dream alive.
Leiknir Reykjavík and Thróttur Reykjavík should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
It should be mentioned that Thróttur Reykjavík play their home matches on grass, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on artifical turf. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Thróttur Reykjavík on artifical turf are 1 victory, 2 draws and 6 defeats from nine games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 7-21. You can compare this with overall results below.
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.
Leiknir Reykjavík form and stats
Reykjavík was eliminated in the group stage last season in the League Cup.When playing at home in the Inkasso-Deildin, Leiknir Reykjavík have managed 5 wins, 2 draws and suffered 3 defeats from 10 games. 3W-0D-1L is the hard facts regardless of venue in the League Cup for Leiknir Reykjavík. With a nice streak brewing from their home games, Reykjavík are also looking for their fifth consecutive victory regardless of location. Two home wins in a row for Reykjavík bring valid hopes of a third.
A good away victory last time out for Reykjavík, who won 1-0 against Fylkir. Before that game, the 4-3 home victory against Fjölnir.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (23 in 10 games), Reykjavík's attacking play is working. Reykjavík's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 13 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Thróttur Reykjavík form and stats
Reykjavík's mission in League Cup last season failed in the group stage.Thróttur Reykjavík have only collected 7 points from their away games in the Inkasso-Deildin, after 2-1-7 (10 played). When we have look at the League Cup statistics, we find 1W-0D-2L. This is both home and away. With the Thróttur Reykjavík losing streak of five defeats in a row, regardless of arena, optimism is low and sinking. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Thróttur Reykjavík have lost on their last two travels.
Reykjavík aren't clicking offensively as they have gone 270 league minutes without a goal. Esaú Rojo was the last player to find the net.
Two away games in a row for Reykjavík, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 3-4 versus Fylkir in the League Cup. A 0-5 loss hosting Breidablik before that.
As you can tell from the result, the match against Fylkir was as crazy as a clown in a village circus. Great fun for the neutral supporter with 7 goals, will the fun continue today?
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Reykjavík as they have only managed to score 7 times from 10 away games in the league. In the opposite end, Reykjavík have conceded 17 goals in their away games. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Reykjavík seven wins, one draw and Thróttur Reykjavík two victories. As for goals, eight matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), two games had two or less.Leiknir Reykjavík missing players
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| Leiknir Reykjavík | Thróttur Reykjavík | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 16 | 8 | Won | W | 3 | 5 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | ||
| 7 | 3 | Lost | L | 9 | 17 | ||
| 61 | 35 | Scored | S | 15 | 27 | ||
| 35 | 19 | Conceded | C | 31 | 64 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 80% | 92% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 77% | 80% | ||
| 68% | 92% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 69% | 72% | ||
| 52% | 58% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 38% | 44% | ||
| 44% | 58% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 38% | 36% | ||
| 56% | 75% | BTTS | BTTS | 54% | 52% | ||
| 28% | 17% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 4% | ||
| 16% | 8% | Failed to Score | F T | 46% | 48% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.3 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 1.9 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | ||
| 8.9 | 11 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.2 | 7.1 | ||
| 4.8 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.1 | 4.2 | ||
| 51% | 49% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 28% | 26% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Keflavik | 19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 57 | 27 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 29 | 16 | 30 | 43 |
| 2 | Leiknir Reykjavík | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 50 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 9 | 28 | 42 |
| 3 | Fram | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 41 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 10 | 17 | 42 |
| 4 | Grindavik | 19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 40 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 20 | 9 | 32 |
| 5 | Thór | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 37 | 35 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 25 | 2 | 31 |
| 6 | IBV | 20 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 33 | 27 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 16 | 6 | 30 |
| 7 | Vestri | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 29 | 28 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 29 |
| 8 | Afturelding | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 37 | 33 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 4 | 25 |
| 9 | Vikingur Olafsvik | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 26 | 44 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 25 | -18 | 19 |
| 10 | Thróttur Reykjavík | 20 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 39 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 17 | -24 | 12 |
| 11 | Magni | 20 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 22 | 47 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 26 | -25 | 12 |
| 12 | Leiknir Faskrudsfj. | 20 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 19 | 49 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 28 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 21 | -30 | 12 |