IB Vestmannaeyja vs Fram Reykjavík Prediction: A draw is possible

Two struggling sides will slug it out against one another at the home ground of IBV, Hásteinsvöllur. A win is significant in pushing both sides out of the relegation zone. Previews, possible starting 11, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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IBV currently sit in 10th place on the league table with 13 points from 13 matches played this season. They have scored 16 goals and conceded 24 so far.

The team are currently 5 points above Keflavik, who is at the bottom of the league, and 4 points below Akureyri, who occupies the 6th position.

One notable player for IBV is 24-year-old defender Felix Fridriksson, who has been their leading goal scorer with 3 goals and 2 assists this season.

In recent matches, IBV have shown signs of improvement by earning 7 points in their last 5 matches. This performance ranks as the 6th best in the league over the same period. It's worth mentioning that this point is more than the points of the defending champions Breidablik, who accumulated 6 points during the same timeframe.

These positive results reveal that IBV are gradually finding their form and improving their performance.

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Fram experienced a recent victory against Kopavogur, putting an end to a streak of back-to-back defeats. However, their overall performance this season has been underwhelming, with only 2 wins in their last 7 games.

So far in the league, Fram have accumulated just 14 points from 13 matches. They have managed to score 25 goals but have also conceded 32 goals during that period.

The team can rely on Brazilian player Frederico Saraiva, who has been in excellent form, scoring 7 goals and providing 5 assists this season. His goal-scoring ability will be a valuable asset for Fram. Additionally, Gudmundur Magnusson, who has already scored 6 league goals, will be determined to find the back of the net once again.

Fram will be hoping to build on their recent victory and improve their overall performance as they aim to climb the league table and secure better results in the upcoming matches.

The head-to-head record between IBV and Fram in their last 10 games from 2016 till date shows a relatively balanced matchup. Out of those 10 games, there have been 5 draws, indicating that both teams have been evenly matched on multiple occasions. IBV managed to secure 3 victories, while Fram came out victorious in 2 games.

Interestingly, goals seem to be a common theme in their encounters. In 8 of these 10 games, both teams managed to find the back of the net, suggesting an exciting and competitive style of play. Additionally, in 5 of these matches, the teams scored 4 or more goals, adding to the entertainment value of their clashes.

This history of closely contested matches and high-scoring affairs between IBV and Fram adds anticipation to their upcoming encounters, as both teams will be eager to secure a positive result and continue their respective journeys in the league.

With both sides struggling in the league, and the trends in the H2H, I expect both sides to find the net in a game that could end in a draw.

• Under 3.5 for 1.70 odds
• X for 4.00 odds
• HT: X for 2.46 odds