Odds Ballklubb (home)
- Odds Ballklubb lead the 1. Division 2026 table with six points from their opening two games, while visitors Stabaek are sat fifth, having picked up three points from their first two matches.
- OBK have won their only home game this season, scoring four goals, while Stabaek have conceded twice and scored just once in their only road game so far.
- Odds have won their opening two matches of the season by a combined 7-1 scoreline, with their latest result seeing them cruise to a 4-0 win at home to Sogndal IL, while a 3-1 away win over Sandnes Ulf came in their other victory.
- Odds play a direct, high-pressing game and line up in a 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 hybrid, flooding the attacking third of the pitch and creating overloads on the wings.
- This means their full-backs and wingers will be crucial in breaking down Stabaek’s compact defensive block.
Stabaek (away)
- Stabaek have lost their only away game in the 1. Division 2026 this season, conceding 2 goals.
- Stabaek’s last game saw them cruise to a 4-0 home win over Asane IL Ulset, but the game before that saw them come unstuck away to Stromsgodset IF, losing 2-1.
- Kjell Andre Thu, appointed at the start of 2026, favours a pragmatic and structured setup.
- Stabaek set up in a 4-2-3-1 system that can quickly shift to a 5-2-3, looking to block up and counter attack quickly.
- Stabaek will hope to frustrate Odds and allow their pacy forwards to take advantage of the gaps left by Odds’ high defensive line when they press.
Head-to-Head
Odds have had the better of Stabaek in recent years, winning one and drawing two of the last three meetings, with the two sides drawing 2-2 at Stabaek’s home ground in the OBOS-ligaen 2025.
Betting Insights
- Odds are 2.38 to win the game and Both Teams to Score - No is 2.63.
- Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.46.
- We’re going for the Both Teams to Score - No option as we think Odds are solid defensively and Stabaek struggles to score goals.
Prediction
Odds look likely to win this game and should be able to use their momentum and home-field advantage to dominate the scoring.
