Sandnes Ulf

vs

Stromsgodset IF

Preview

Sandnes Ulf

• Sandnes Ulf have failed to win either of their last 2 home matches.
• Sandnes Ulf are 10th-placed and have 3 points from their first 3 games in the 1. Division 2026.
• Sandnes Ulf have won just 1 of their 3 matches so far, losing to IL Hodd Ulsteinvik and Odds Ballklubb before securing a 2-0 away win over FC Lyn Oslo last time out.
• Under the leadership of Arturo Max Cleveland, who took charge at the start of 2025, Sandnes have shown plenty of tactical flexibility and appear to have found the right formula to integrate their youthful players into this higher level.

Stromsgodset IF

• Stromsgodset IF are 6th-placed and have 6 points from their first 3 games in the 1. Division 2026.
• Stromsgodset IF have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches in all competitions.
• Stromsgodset IF bounced back from their opening-day away loss to FK Haugesund by hammering Sogndal IL 3-0 at home and beating Stabaek 2-1.
• Hoseth has implemented a direct style that should suit his talented attacking players and his side look much more potent in the final third.

Key Players

• Sundgot has been a bright spark for Sandnes, scoring 3 of his side's 5 goals in their last 5 fixtures.
• Sebastian Pingel has 3 goals in his last 5 appearances and has helped Stromsgodset tally 10 goals in that period.

Prediction

• Both defences have been poor enough for goals to be likely at both ends on Sunday.
• We feel Stromsgodset IF have a bit more in the tank and their directness in wide areas should pay off in an end-to-end matchup with plenty of chances at both ends.
• Prediction: Stromsgodset IF to edge the win in a high-chance game.