Home team goals 2

Away team goals 3

Home team shots on target 7

Away team shots on target 8

Home team goalkeeper saves 5

Away team goalkeeper saves 5

Home team shots off target 3

Away team shots off target 2

Home team corner kicks 4

Away team corner kicks 6

Home team fouls 11

Away team fouls 9

Home team substitutions 3

Away team substitutions 3

Home team offsides 2

Away team offsides 3

In the Icelandic League Cup match between Leiknir Reykjavik and KA Akureyri held on 09 March 2024, KA Akureyri outscored their host Leiknir Reykjavik by 3 goals to 2.

Both teams showcased an even performance with regard to shots on target and goalkeeper saves. KA Akureyri edged out their host by just one additional shot on target (8 to 7). Meanwhile, both teams executed impressive defending as each goalkeeper made 5 solid saves.

Leiknir Reykjavik were relatively more uncontrolled in their attacks, leading to more shots off target (3 to 2) and more fouls (11 to 9). They also fell short in exploiting set piece opportunities, recording fewer corner kicks than KA Akureyri (4 to 6). Also, they had fewer offsides decisions against them (2 to 3), signifying more disciplined off-ball movement.

The match demonstrated that both teams harnessed their benches, recording an equal number of substitutions at 3 each. Notably, neither team incurred any yellow or red cards, indicating a relatively clean and disciplined match from both sides.

Though both teams displayed fairly equal stats, the key factor that tipped the match in KA Akureyri's favor was their slightly better accuracy and control with fewer shots off target, resulting in more goals. Also, their superior exploitation of corner kick opportunities may have translated into a higher chance of goal-scoring instances.

Therefore, bettors who paid attention to the teams' strategy, discipline, and control had a clear insight into the game. Paying attention to these elements beyond just the raw goal count could provide an edge in future betting endeavors. The aspect of teams' ability to control their game, as well as exploiting set piece opportunities, were pivotal in determining the outcome of this match.

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