KR Reykjavik ended Grindavik's unbeaten home run with a 91-80 victory in the Premier League on Thursday evening. The visitors took control early and refused to go away, pulling away when it mattered most. Grindavik had been sitting top of the table with 18 wins from 22 games, but this result showed how quickly momentum can shift.
The defeat drops Grindavik's cushion at the summit, though they remain on 22 points from their 22 matches. KR Reykjavik climb to sixth place with 12 wins and 10 losses, closing the gap on the teams above them. The gap between first and sixth is now tighter than it looked on paper.
Grindavik's recent form had been mixed — they'd won 109-102 against Tindastoll in their last outing but lost 89-94 in the game before that. KR Reykjavik had been even more inconsistent, dropping 115-118 to Stjarnan on their last visit before this match. Both sides had shown they could beat anyone on their day.
We had backed the hosts for this one, giving them 58% confidence for victory. The prediction didn't come off, and the reason was straightforward: KR Reykjavik didn't just show up, they played with purpose. They got in behind Grindavik's defence when needed and held their nerve in the closing stages.
The result means the title race is still wide open. Grindavik will want to respond, but they'll need to find another gear if they're going to hold every card in what remains of the season.
