National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Fram or Valur that keep their silverware dream alive.
It should be mentioned that Valur play their home matches on artifical turf, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on grass. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Valur on grass are 5 victories, 5 draws and 14 defeats from 24 games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 35-43. You can compare this with overall results below.
This is a local derby, usually meaning increased stress and importance.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Fram form and stats
Last season, Fram's Reykjavik Cup journey ended in the group stage.Fram's previous fixture was a Reykjavik Cup game also played at their home, ending 5-1 against Fjölnir. The home team are looking to build on that result.
Before that game, a nice away victory at Leiknir Reykjavík. A Reykjavik Cup game.
Valur form and stats
Nothing but glory last season for Valur, as they won the Reykjavik Cup.The regulars enjoyed Valur's previous match versus Leiknir Reykjavík, a Reykjavik Cup win (3-0) played at home.
A disappointing defeat as solid favourites in the match before that one, the Reykjavik Cup fixture home hosting Fjölnir.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: two - two - six (Fram wins - draws - Valur wins). As for goals, seven matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three had two or less.
Fram missing players
Valur missing players
| Fram | Valur | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 9 | 7 | Won | W | 1 | 7 | ||
| 8 | 4 | Drew | D | 3 | 4 | ||
| 8 | 3 | Lost | L | 9 | 14 | ||
| 58 | 37 | Scored | S | 17 | 40 | ||
| 56 | 31 | Conceded | C | 29 | 47 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 96% | 93% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 77% | 80% | ||
| 84% | 86% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 62% | 64% | ||
| 80% | 79% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 46% | 40% | ||
| 48% | 57% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 38% | 32% | ||
| 80% | 79% | BTTS | BTTS | 69% | 60% | ||
| 12% | 14% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 12% | ||
| 8% | 7% | Failed to Score | F T | 31% | 28% | ||
| 5.2 | 4.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6.7 | 6.6 | ||
| 5.7 | 5.6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.3 | 6.2 | ||
| 1.8 | 1.4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.8 | 2.6 | ||
| 4 | 3 | Red cards | R C | 3 | 6 | ||
| 9.1 | 7.8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10.1 | 8.5 | ||
| 4.6 | 4.1 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.6 | 3.9 | ||
| 51% | 65% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 28% | 41% | ||
| 11.2 | 10 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 10.3 | 10 | ||
| 5 | 4.4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.7 | 4.4 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Valur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Fram | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Fjölnir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Leiknir Reykjavík | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
