Projected Lineups
Ka
G: S. Audunsson
D: I. Arnason
D: H. Guðmundsson
D: K. Gautason
D: Hrannar Steingrimsson
M: Rodri
M: B. Adalsteinsson
M: D. Hafsteinsson
M: Hallgrimur Steingrimsson
A: A. Sigurgeirsson
A: V. Kjartansson
Valur
G: F. Schram
D: B. Saevarsson
D: H. Eyjolfsson
D: O. Omarsson
D: J. Palsson
M: J. Jónsson
M: B. Antonsson
M: G. Sigurðsson
M: K. Sigurdsson
A: P. Pedersen
A: T. Haraldsson
Get ready for an intense matchup as KA takes on Valur in the Iceland Urvalsdeild league on Tuesday, August 6 at 19:15 (UTC) at the iconic Greifavöllurinn stadium in Akureyri. Despite light rain showers and a chilly temperature of 49 degrees (F), both teams will be ready to battle it out on the field. In their previous clash on May 11, Valur emerged victorious with a 3-1 win, thanks to the impressive performance of top scorer P. Pedersen who scored 2 goals for the team. Will KA be able to come back strong and claim a victory this time around? Be sure to catch this thrilling match live!
The reigning champions, KA, have been in exceptional form, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 matchups. Their attacking prowess has been on full display, netting an impressive 9 goals in their past 5 matches. Currently sitting at a respectable 8th place in the standings, with 19 points from 16 games, the home team is in a prime position to continue their successful streak. The team heads into this upcoming game with a full squad, including the talented striker, D. Hafsteinsson, who has been on fire lately with 3 goals in his last 3 appearances at the iconic Greifavöllurinn. With a clean bill of health, Hafsteinsson is determined to add to his home goal tally in the highly anticipated match.
Despite previous setbacks, Valur is determined to turn their luck around in their upcoming match. Though they have faced tough opponents in recent games and come away with a few losses and draws, their away performances have been commendable with a total of 8 goals scored in their last 5 matches. With a strong and healthy squad, they are more than capable of taking on their opponents. Notably, Valur has a track record of success against similarly ranked teams, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss this year. When they last faced off on 11.05.2024, P. Pedersen single-handedly led Valur to a 3-1 victory with 2 impressive goals. This time, they are setting their sights on another well-deserved win and will stop at nothing to achieve it.
In the past 9 matches, these two formidable clubs have dazzled us with a total average of 2.89 goals per game. While KA has celebrated a respectable 5 wins and 4 draws in their 19 encounters, Valur has taken the upper hand with an impressive 10 victories. As anticipation builds for their next clash, fans can only imagine the thrilling battle that awaits on the field.
In the past three exhilarating encounters between KA and Valur, the net has been rattled a whopping 14 times. With both teams fiercely vying for triumph, the stage is set for a high-stakes, goal-laden showdown. The players, fueled by determination and skill, are primed to deliver an enthralling performance and leave nothing on the field. Get ready for an electrifying display of football at its finest.
Prediction
Market: Handicap
Prediction: Away -0.5
Average Odds: 1.9