Ham-Kam

vs

IK Start Kristiansand

Preview

Ham-Kam

• Thomas Myhre’s Ham-Kam side are set up to play a similar way with a 3-4-3 or 3-5-2 formation, using the wing-backs to provide width and create numerical superiority in the attacking half.
• Ham-Kam have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches, but the 4-0 thrashing of KFUM Oslo in their previous match at home was a positive step forward.
• Ham-Kam have a strong home record in Eliteserien 2026 (2 wins in 3 matches, 2.33 goals per game).

IK Start Kristiansand

• IK Start Kristiansand have made a poor start to the Eliteserien 2026 campaign, sitting in 15th place after collecting 3 points from their opening 5 games.
• IK Start Kristiansand have won none of their last 5 games, drawing 3 and losing 2.
• Jesper Cornelius has scored 2 of Start's 4 goals in their last 5 games, and is one of the few players in the squad who can provide a focal point up front.
• The game will be won in the midfield and Start boss Azar Karadas has his side set up in a narrow 5-3-2 formation, keeping a tight and compact block with most of their pressing done in the center of the field.

Head-to-Head

Key Players

• Jesper Cornelius has scored 2 of Start's 4 goals in their last 5 games, and is one of the few players in the squad who can provide a focal point up front.
• Ham-Kam have the firepower in attack, and with Henrik Udahl finding his stride up top with 4 goals in his last 5 games, they look set to take advantage of Start’s defensive frailties.

Betting Insights

• The odds of 1.96 on a home win in this clash do not offer much value as the hosts have a similar quality of squad and are on a much better run, particularly at home.
• The odds for Both Teams to Score - Yes are 1.62, and Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.76, so there is an expectation of a relatively open game with plenty of goalmouth action.

Prediction