The historic Icelandic powerhouse KR Reykjavik is the team with the most league titles in the country, but their competitiveness has significantly declined in recent years, and they have not been in contention for the title for a long time. In the past two seasons, the team performed fairly well, successfully entering the championship group playoffs. Before the new season, the coach sought other opportunities, and they hired a new coach, aiming to achieve great results again. However, the team's start to the season has been mediocre, currently sitting mid-table, and player morale is not ideal.

Icelandic giant Valur has previously won the league championship 23 times. In 2020, the team once again topped the league with a huge advantage, winning the title for the third time in four years. However, their performance declined over the next two years, failing to join the top group. Before last season, the team changed coaches, resulting in a stable performance, and they eventually finished as league runners-up. In the new season, the team aims to achieve great results again, and their start has been ideal, with high team morale.

Recently, Valur has achieved three consecutive wins against Reykjavik, giving them a psychological advantage. (The two teams are the most successful in the Icelandic Premier League, with a combined total of 50 league titles, but neither has won in the past four years.)

The referee for this match has officiated seven recent games involving Reykjavik, and they have remained unbeaten in those matches.

As a championship favorite, Valur has the upper hand in all aspects and, despite playing away against a struggling KR Reykjavik, they are still highly favored. However, with Valur being overly favored, the underdog KR Reykjavik might end up remaining unbeaten in this match.