Valur Reykjavik (Home)
- Valur Reykjavik have won two and lost one of their three home matches in the Besta deild karla 2026, conceding three goals.
- Valur boss Hermann Hreidarsson has instilled a tactical discipline and flexibility upon his team since taking over at the start of 2026 that could see them edge this one.
- They are much more structured and patient in the way they build attacks, looking to create overloads and width by switching the play or bringing the full-backs into advanced positions.
KR Reykjavik (Away)
- KR Reykjavik have won five consecutive matches in all competitions, including a 6-2 away win over IBV Vestmannaeyjar in their last match.
- Oskar Thorvaldsson’s KR are more of a pragmatic side that sets up to be compact and make the most of any transition opportunities they get.
Recent meetings
The odds for KR to win this Saturday’s game are 1.9 and that is probably about right given the visitors’ form and the fact they demolished Valur 4-2 in the Icelandic Cup only three weeks ago .
Who to watch
The main goal threat for KR right now is Aron Sigurdarson , who has bagged five goals in three league appearances , but Valur have Holmar Oern Eyjolfsson , who can cause havoc from midfield with his pace and power.
Market movers
- Both teams to score is heavily favored at 1.22, which is right given both coaches will be sending their players forward to win the game.
- The odds on over 2.5 goals at 1.17 are skinny for what should be an end-to-end affair.
Short take
Take the home side to come through a high-scoring Reykjavik derby.
