Sandnes Ulf
- Sandnes Ulf's mixed bag of results since the end of the 1. Division 2026 split is testament to the improvements made by Arturo Max Cleveland, who took the reigns on 1 January 2025.
- The home team have had a real mix of wins (3), draws (1) and losses (1) in their last five in all competitions, but they will be pleased with their progress in recent weeks.
- A 3-0 home win over Raufoss was followed up with a hard fought 1-1 draw away to Bryne.
- Sandnes are in a decent run of form at home, but they haven't managed to beat Kongsvinger IL in either of their previous two matches at this venue.
Kongsvinger IL
- The visitors are in just as good form, winning three of their last five matches (D1, L1), including a win and a loss in their last two away matches.
- Kongsvinger have a slight statistical edge over the home side in 2026's 1. Division season, sitting second in the table with 30 points from 14 games.
- Sandnes, in comparison, are seventh with 20.
- Johan Peter Vennberg has been in charge since 13 October 2023 and has really made his mark on the team, making them a very dynamic and proactive unit.
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Recent results:
- A 4-4 draw with Strømsgodset.
- A 4-2 defeat away to FK Haugesund.
- A 5-1 victory at home to Sogndal.
Head-to-Head
- Kongsvinger IL have won the last three head-to-head meetings.
- Sandnes haven't managed to beat Kongsvinger IL in either of their previous two matches at this venue.
Key Players
Ole Sebastian Sundgot is Sandnes' major threat, he's scored four of their 11 goals across their last five in all competitions and he'll be the player to watch for the hosts.
Betting Insights
The goals markets look great here, with Over 2.5 goals at 1.38 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.39 .
Prediction
- Kongsvinger are the clear form team in this matchup and are coming into this at a shade of odds-on, which is expected given the head-to-head record and the league table.
- However, Sandnes are in good form at home, winning each of their last two games.
- Kongsvinger have also been up and down on their travels, winning one and losing one of their last two trips.
- However, Sandnes' home form makes it a risk to back the favourites and we're going for a narrow away win.
- If Sandnes can soak up the pressure and counter with some fast, well organised attacks, they can make this a tough game.
- If Kongsvinger can get their width and pressing game into gear, they can get the win.
