Besta deild karla live score

Besta deild karla, also known as Pepsi Max deild, is a professional football league in Iceland for men. There are overall 12 teams that compete for the title every year between April and October. The current holder of the title is Breidablik Kópavogur and the team that holds the most titles is KR Reykjavík. Sofascore tracks live football scores and Besta deild karla table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 2023 season, among the most popular teams in Besta deild karla for online searches are Valur Reykjavík, Breiðablik Kópavogur, Víkingur Reykjavík. To follow today’s games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Iceland.

Competition format of Besta deild karla

The first edition of the Besta deild karla took place in 1912 when the first league winner was KR Reykjavík. The teams are placed in 3 tables, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. The last 2 teams are relegated to the 1. deild. Each team plays overall 137 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season. The top 1 team qualify for the UEFA Champions League Qualification main tournament or preliminary qualifications.

Top scorers and goals

The top scorers in the Urvalsdeild 2022 season were Guðmundur Magnússon, Nökkvi Þeyr Þórisson with 17 goals. The average number of goals in the league for season 2023 is 3.37 per game.

Team stadiums and attendance

The team with the largest stadium is FH Hafnarfjörður with the total capacity of 6,450. The total attendance in Urvalsdeild 2022 season was 139,775. The average attendance per game was 1,118.

TV partners and official organization

The largest TV partner for Besta deild karla is Stöð 2 Sport. The organization that is in charge of the league is KSI.

Top 8 important questions about Besta deild karla

#1 Which team in Besta deild karla has the most titles?
The team with the most titles in Besta deild karla is KR Reykjavík.

#2 Which team is the current titleholder in Besta deild karla?
The current titleholder in Besta deild karla is Breidablik Kópavogur.

#3 What rank of competition is Besta deild karla in Iceland?
Besta deild karla is the level 1 division in Iceland.

#4 How many rounds are played each season in Besta deild karla?
Overall 22 rounds are played in Besta deild karla each season.

#5 How many goals are scored on average in Besta deild karla in 2023?
The average number of goals in Besta deild karla is 3.37 per game in 2023.

#6 Is there a playoff round in Besta deild karla after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in Besta deild karla.

#7 When does the Besta deild karla start and when does it finish?
The Besta deild karla usually starts in April and ends in October.

#8 How many groups are there in Besta deild karla competition?
The teams in Besta deild karla are placed in 3 groups.