Perhaps a welcome break from league football as Valur & Thróttur Reykjavík face off to decide who makes it to next stage of the Reykjavik Cup. All the pre-match information is available here!
It’s a hectic schedule for the away team, as they were in action only four days ago in the Reykjavik Cup.
1-2-4 (wins/draws/losses). These are the numbers for Thróttur Reykjavík when playing away games on artifical turf, which is not the surface they have on their own home stadium (which has grass). Their goal statistics from those seven matches are 4-12 (scored/conceded).
This is a local derby, usually meaning added tension and importance.
Valur form and stats
Last season, Valur's Reykjavik Cup journey ended in the final.5-2-2 (win-draw-lost) are the Pepsideild numbers at home for Valur so far this season. Valur has a nice streak going on as they have played 14 consecutive leaguegames without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the IA defeat 203 days ago.
A good away victory last time out for Valur, who won 4-1 against Víkingur Reykjavík. Ahead of that match, Valur won a home game hosting Grotta (6-0).
Valur are traveling soon after this match as the Reykjavik Cup match at ÍR awaits in three days.
The Valur fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 15 goals in 9 league matches. From these home matches, Valur have conceded only 6 goals. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Thróttur Reykjavík form and stats
Last season their Reykjavik Cup adventure ended in the group a.Thróttur Reykjavík have only collected 7 points from their away games in the Inkasso-Deildin, after 2-1-7 (10 played). With the 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 have been frustrated by their lack of goals lately, as they haven't scored in the league since they found the net 270 minutes ago. Esaú Rojo was the goal scorer.
Reykjavík's previous game was their home loss versus Víkingur Reykjavík (1-6). Preceding that game, the 2-4 loss visiting Leiknir Reykjavik's place.
As you can see from the result above, the defeat against Víkingur Reykjavík was particularly ugly (1-6). The humiliation is still top of mind.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Thróttur Reykjavík as they have only managed to score 7 times from 10 away games in the league. As for defending, Reykjavík rarely keep clean sheets as they have conceded 17 goals from these away matches. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
Last eight meetings between the teams: Valur won seven, Thróttur Reykjavík won one and zero draws. five games with over 2,5 goals, three matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  P. Pedersen 9 goals |
Valur missing players
Thróttur Reykjavík missing players
| Valur | Thróttur Reykjavík | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 20 | 9 | Won | W | 2 | 5 | ||
| 3 | 2 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | ||
| 2 | 2 | Lost | L | 8 | 17 | ||
| 70 | 25 | Scored | S | 9 | 23 | ||
| 24 | 9 | Conceded | C | 21 | 52 | ||
| 96% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 84% | 69% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 64% | 72% | ||
| 76% | 54% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 55% | 64% | ||
| 48% | 23% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 18% | 32% | ||
| 36% | 15% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 18% | 16% | ||
| 56% | 38% | BTTS | BTTS | 45% | 52% | ||
| 40% | 54% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 8% | ||
| 8% | 15% | Failed to Score | F T | 55% | 44% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2.9 | 2.4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.8 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 3 | ||
| 12.5 | 12.6 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 5.3 | 7.1 | ||
| 5.9 | 5.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.1 | 3.9 | ||
| 48% | 32% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 26% | 23% | ||
| 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 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 11 | 33 | 44 |
| 2 | FH | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 12 | 14 | 36 |
| 3 | Breidablik | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 27 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 31 |
| 4 | Stjarnan | 17 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 27 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 31 |
| 5 | KR | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 28 |
| 6 | Fylkir | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 30 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 17 | -3 | 28 |
| 7 | KA | 18 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 20 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 15 | -1 | 21 |
| 8 | IA | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 39 | 43 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 24 | -4 | 21 |
| 9 | HK | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 29 | 36 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 20 | -7 | 20 |
| 10 | Víkingur Reykjavík | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -5 | 17 |
| 11 | Grotta | 18 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 43 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 22 | -28 | 8 |
| 12 | Fjölnir | 18 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 40 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 16 | -25 | 6 |
| 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 Reykjavik | 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 | Thor | 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 |