Reykjavik – Rosenborg

Knattspyrnufelag Reykjavik and Rosenborg will square off in the last Europa League match of the day. Second qualifying round, first leg.

Reykjavik is by far the most successful and recognized club in Iceland. After struggling for almost a decade, Knattspyrnufelag reclaimed its spot as a perpetual title challenger in the last 5 years, managing to win it twice and finishing third last season. This year, KR is second in the standings after 11 rounds, just one point behind the first place and with 3 wins in the last 3 rounds. The hosts managed a pretty impressive win in the first qualifying round of the Europa League, beating the second best team in Ireland, Cork City. It was a 3-2 aggregate win, via extra time. KR has not lost in the previous 8 matches.

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Rosenborg finished second last year in Norway, but this year they are on the first place after 16 matches. However, the visitors were really horrible in the first qualifying round of the Europa League, beating Faroese side Vikingur with a modest 2-0 aggregate scoreline, which was actually more than they deserved. The first leg was a 2-0 win in Faroe thanks to two goals in the last 8 minutes after a really poor match from the Norwegians and the reverse leg was even worse: 0-0 in Norway.

Surely Rosenborg will be more focused against KR, but on the other hand the Icelandic side is also a totally different opponent than Vikingur. Icelandic football is growing and we can also see this at club level recently. KR is a solid team in great form and I expect them to be able to hold their own at home against a Rosenborg team that will likely not be at its best and won`t force the issue too much. Even if they would, they are not good enough to simply expect a win in Reykjavik.

A draw looks like a fair result here, but for extra safety my tip is Knattspyrnufelag Reykjavik to cover a +1 asian handicap. Reasonably high stakes on this bet at some very good odds on offer. Prediction: KR Reykjavik – Rosenborg 1-1.

Pick: KR Reykjavik (+1 Asian Handicap)
Odds: 2.15 @ Pinnacle
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 9.20
Event date: 16 July