IL Hodd Ulsteinvik
- IL Hodd Ulsteinvik are in mid-table in 11th place with 4 points from their opening 4 games.
- Ivan Poulsen has brought an aggressive, pressing and direct brand of football to the club since taking over in January 2026.
- Poulsen’s high-tempo approach combined with Hodd’s hardworking forwards is proving to be a deadly combination and they have been very competitive, particularly at home.
- Hodd have the added boost of playing at home, where they’ve scored twice in two home league games, which looks modest but has been enough to see them competitive in the matches.
- Hodd have been in patchy form overall, with a 1-1 draw away to Raufoss Fotball and a 0-2 defeat at home to FK Haugesund.
Asane IL Ulset
- Asane IL Ulset sits rock bottom of the 1. Division 2026 on -1 points after 4 games.
- Asane have the opposite style of football, with Thomas Lyngboe attempting to instil a possession and control-based structure since his appointment in February 2026.
- Whilst Hodd are a direct side who win balls high up the pitch and play off the first or second ball, Asane look to build from the back and dominate possession.
- Asane have been abysmal away from home so far, conceding 6 goals and scoring none in their two trips, so the home advantage should play into Hodd’s hands.
- Asane’s attacking options are limited, but Emanuel Groenner has been their main outlet in recent weeks, scoring 3 of their last 6 goals.
- Asane have lost four consecutive matches, drawing once in their last five games.
Head-to-Head
In their last 3 head-to-head matches, Hodd are winless against Asane (D2, L1), a sequence that includes an epic 3-3 draw at Hodd's ground in the OBOS-ligaen 2025.
Key Players
Emanuel Groenner has been Asane’s main outlet in recent weeks, scoring 3 of their last 6 goals .
Betting Insights
- Given Hodd’s home form this season (W1, L1) and Asane’s recent form (L4, D1), we’re backing Hodd to get the win at a big price.
- We’re expecting a high-scoring game, but Asane haven’t been able to score away from home in the 1. Division 2026, so we’re going with an Over 2.5 goal wager and Both Teams to Score - No.
Prediction
- We’re backing Hodd to get the win at a big price.
- We’re expecting a high-scoring game and suggest Over 2.5 with Both Teams to Score - No.
