Fram vs KR Reykjavik prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Besta deild Iceland
In the 18th round of the Icelandic Besta Deildin on August 10, 2026, a match will take place between Fram and KR Reykjavik. This is a clash between contenders for second place.
Fram vs KR Reykjavik: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Reykjavik club finished fifth in last season’s final standings. This year, they have improved further and are fighting for second place – Vikingur is already de facto unreachable. Especially since they recently dropped points against Hafnarfjordur, although they then defeated IBV in the last round.
Their neighbor fought for survival in 2025. They were lucky that there were two even weaker outsiders. Now, they have made significant progress. There is a good chance to finish second, provided they maintain their pace. However, this team also drew with Hafnarfjordur, playing out a 0-0.
Saraiva and his teammates are scoring an average of 2.53 goals but conceding 1.71. Their derby rivals play in an even more spectacular style: an average of 3.47 goals scored per match and 2.18 conceded.
Previous Matches: Fram vs KR Reykjavik
In six encounters between the neighbors, they have each won three times, but in May they finally drew – 2-2.
Although the visitors are considered slight favorites, taking the home advantage into account, we back the hosts with a handicap of "0" (odds – 1.90).
Fram vs KR Reykjavik: Key Statistics and Trends
- Fram has won four of their last six matches
- 71% of Fram’s matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 4.24
- KR Reykjavik has won twice in their last three encounters
- 88% of Reykjavik’s matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 5.65
Fram vs KR Reykjavik: Probable Starting Lineups
Fram plays in a 1-5-3-2 formation (probable lineup): Sigurdsson - Asgrimsson, Konradsson, Thorbjornsson, Runarsson, Kopart - Tibbling, Jonasson, Sigurdsson - Dimitrievic, Fred Saraiva
KR Reykjavik plays in a 1-3-1-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Georgsson - Eijolfsson, Paulmason, Hjalti Sigurdsson - Tomasson - Kjartansson, Arnor Traustason, Gudmundsson, Ray - Aron Sigurdarson, Saebjornsson
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