Moss
- Moss is in fourth place in the 1. Division 2026 with 3 points after a 3-2 away win over Asane IL Ulset last weekend.
- Ole Martin Nesselquist’s team has won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches in all competitions, which is not a particularly impressive record, but they’re a work in progress.
- His tactics are proactive, high-tempo and high-pressing and Moss have been slowly working towards a 4-3-3 in which they dominate the ball in the centre of the field and recover it quickly when they lose possession.
- There are still plenty of kinks to work out, but Moss is becoming a tougher opponent and their most recent 3-2 away win over Asane IL Ulset was a step in the right direction.
IL Hodd Ulsteinvik
- IL Hodd Ulsteinvik is 5th in the 1. Division 2026 with 3 points after an opening day 2-1 win over Sandnes Ulf at home.
- Hodd’s early-season form has been steady rather than spectacular, with one win, three draws and one defeat in their last five.
- The one win was in their opening game in 1. Division 2026, and Ivan Poulsen has installed some of his own fresh attacking ideas in his 4-2-3-1 system.
Head-to-Head
Moss has won two, lost one and drawn one of the last four meetings between the two clubs in all competitions.
Betting Insights
- Backing Moss to win at 2.03 is a good play in this game because they are the home team and have some momentum, while Hodd’s pragmatic approach suggests they will be content to keep things tight and counterattack.
- Over 2.5 goals comes in at 1.78, which is a fairly high odds given the expectation of an open, attacking affair.
- Both Teams to Score - No is 2.14 because we expect at least one of these sides to be kept quiet.
Prediction
- Moss is the stronger team and Nesselquist’s tactical influence is beginning to show in their high-pressing, ball-dominant approach.
- We’re expecting goals because both clubs can score and concede, but the fact that at least one of them will be blanked is also expected.
- Moss have drawn their last two home games and they need to start making a habit of closing out wins.
