Afturelding and HK Kopavogs meet on Monday, Aug 17 at 9:15 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the 1. Deild. Just 3 points separate them in the standings.

Afturelding come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). HK Kopavogs travel in good form (3W 0D 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Afturelding head into this on the back of a defeat, while HK Kopavogs arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Afturelding face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. HK Kopavogs have won 8 of 8 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Afturelding won 1–2.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Afturelding a slight edge, but HK Kopavogs are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.