Egersund IK

vs

Kongsvinger IL

Preview

Kongsvinger IL

• Kongsvinger IL have been the sharper side of the two overall, winning 6, drawing 2 and losing just 2 of their last 10 in all competitions.
• The hosts are enjoying a solid run of form which has seen them win 4, draw 3 and lose just 3 of their last 10 in all competitions.
• Kongsvinger have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 2 on the road.
• Kongsvinger's last 3 results in all competitions are:
  • 1-0 away win at Odds Ballklubb
  • 4-4 draw with Lyn
  • 9-1 victory over Raufoss

Egersund IK

• Egersund IK have been in mixed form of late, winning just 1, drawing 2 and losing 2 of their last 5 matches.
• The visitors are on a blistering hot streak of 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5.
• Egersund have won 0, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 2 at home.
• Egersund's last 2 games have been:
  • 0-2 home draw against Asane IL Ulset
  • 1-1 draw away at FC Lyn Oslo

Key Players

• Kongsvinger are all about a fast-paced game in which they attack and press with numbers, with their wide players and full-backs often pushing forward to overload opponents.
• Egersund are not as fast or as aggressive in their play, but they are capable of hurting teams on the counter-attack or when they can pin opponents in their own half, which is where the wide players and wing-backs are particularly useful.
• Johan Peter Vennberg has the club playing with confidence since his appointment on 13th October 2023.

Betting Insights

• The formbook and odds both look to favour Kongsvinger, who are 2.0 compared to Egersund IK's 3.07 or the 4.05 draw.
• The goals market is appealing: Over 2.5 at 1.25 and Both Teams To Score - Yes at 1.27.

Prediction