Stjarnan

vs

KR Reykjavik

Preview

Stjarnan (home)

• Stjarnan have six points from their first five games.
• Stjarnan are in poor form with three straight defeats.
• Stjarnan are more methodical and structured under Joekull Elisabetarson, who has been in charge since May 2023.
• They use a 4-1-4-1, are patient in the build-up and will look to penetrate the half-spaces and target set pieces.

KR Reykjavik (away)

• KR have 15 points from five matches and sit top of the division.
• KR’s perfect start has been fuelled by a relentless, high-press game under Oskar Thorvaldsson, who took charge in August 2024.
• Thorvaldsson’s team is fast-paced, attacking and willing to take risks, but they score enough goals to get away with the gamble.
• KR have the best away record in the Besta deild karla with two wins from two games.

Head-to-Head

• Stjarnan won the last meeting between these two sides 2-1 away from home eight months ago.
• KR haven’t beaten Stjarnan in their last five attempts, losing three and drawing two.

Key Players

• Aron Sigurdarson - leads the scoring charts with five goals from three games for KR.
• Andri Runar Bjarnason - has four goals in two league games this season and has scored four of Stjarnan’s last 11 goals.

Betting Insights

• Stjarnan have won one and lost two of their three home games this term, averaging 2.00 goals scored per home game.
• KR have scored an average of 5.00 goals per game away from home and conceded 1.50.
• The Over 2.5 goals market is at 1.14, and Both Teams to Score - Yes is at 1.19.
• KR are the form favourites to extend their winning streak to six matches.

Prediction

• This is a true tactical mismatch and the fireworks should be on full display.
• With KR hitting their stride and Stjarnan in poor form, the away win looks the best bet.