A football match between HK and Keflavík of the Pepsideild will take place in Iceland on Wednesday, August 09th, 2023, check the HK vs Keflavík betting tip 2023 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where HK vs Keflavík will occur
The game will be played in the small Kórinn stadium, in the city of Kópavogur, with a capacity for 1564 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the HK vs Keflavík betting tip 2023
The Pepsideild has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 3.52 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 3.32 goals per match played.
HK last match
The last match ended in a draw for the HK team. On that occasion they met KA for the Pepsideild, and the match ended 1-1.
Before the match the draw had odds around 4.00, so the tie was a logical result for a match that was expected to be quite evenly matched.
Keflavík last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the previous event. In a dispute valid for Pepsideild, Keflavík faced the FH team, and the score ended with a 2-3 for their rivals.
A defeat of the home team had odds of 1.85, which makes it clear that a close match was expected.
HK vs Keflavík h2h
These two clubs faced each other for the last time in a match of the 2023 Pepsideild season. The match, played on 14-05-2023, recorded the 0-2 win for HK.
HK
Pepsideild leaderboard now
HK arrives in this game with 20 points in 8th place in the Pepsideild, with a negative balance, having lost 7 games in total and won only 5, making a total of 5 draws.
In the 18th round, the team has a small disadvantage of 1 point compared to KA which is just above, in 7th place.
Ranked in the middle of the league table in the Iceland Pepsideild, HK has no high ambitions or relegation concerns. Despite this, the team will try to take advantage of the home factor to get a win.
HK analysis
The goal difference is not positive for HK: at the end of the round 17 it registers 28 goals scored against 33 taken by its goalkeeper.
One factor to consider is HK average number of shots on goal, only 4.29 per match. So the team tends not to score many goals or be dangerous in goal.
The average ball possession of HK in this league is 47.13%, which means that the team has a rather wait-and-see attitude and does not often take over the ball of the game. Therefore, for the match against Keflavík they should do something to reverse the trend and try to impose their game on their opponents if they want the win.
In comparison to Keflavík 1519 attacks and 17 goals, HK has had 1583 attacks and 28 goals.
Best goalscorer from HK
At the individual level in the team’s offensive line, we have to highlight Örvar Eggertsson. With 6 goals on his own, the Midfielder has been instrumental in helping the HK team achieving several victories this season.
Keflavík
Pepsideild leaderboard now
With 10 points won, Keflavík is in 12th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation Round zone. The team’s campaign so far is 1 win against 9 losses, plus 7 draws.
In the 18th round, Fram, that is in the 11th place, has a small advantage of 4 points.
Keflavík analysis
Keflavík, with 17 goals scored and 33 conceded, has a negative goal difference after 17 rounds.
The team has shown its limits in attack, scoring 1 goals per game on average in the league. When we also consider that it will be playing away, we can imagine how the oddsmakers are not on its side.
Keflavík is going through a rough patch in their form, having lost their last 3 matches and drawing the other 2. They need to regroup and find a way to get back to winning ways if they want to stay competitive in the league.
Best goalscorer from Keflavík
Until this stage of the season, in terms of individual exhibitions, the highlight is Sami Kamel. The Midfielder has scored 4 times in this competition and helped Keflavík avoiding adverse outcomes on several occasions.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of HK is Örvar Eggertsson, who has already scored 6 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Keflavík is Sami Kamel, he has scored in 4 opportunities.
For those following the live game, it has been known that between 75-90 minutes is a period where most goals are scored making this a good time to bet.
Since Keflavík has an average of 0.75 goals per game when playing away from home, and they often do not concede goals away from home, the under 2.5 goals can also be an excellent alternative to consider.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.4.
Corners Top Betting Tips
Good betting results could be obtained if one notes that there is an average of 4.24 corners per game.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.41 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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HK vs Keflavík betting tip 2023: FAQ
The match will be played on August 09th, 2023, Wednesday.
The match will take place at the Kórinn stadium in Kópavogur.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Pepsideild match, referring to the 2023 season, and ended with a 0-2 result for HK.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
