Sogndal (home)
- Sogndal IL have won just one of their last five games, drawing one and losing the other three.
- Sogndal IL have been much better at home than they have been on their travels, winning two, drawing one and losing one of their four home fixtures so far.
- In their most recent two matches, Luis Pimenta's side have lost 2-4 to Moss at home and 3-1 to Raufoss away from home.
Egersund (away)
- Egersund IK have also won just once in their last five, drawing once and losing three.
- Their recent games have seen a 0-5 defeat at home to Stroemsgodset and a 3-0 loss away to Stabaek, followed by a 5-2 home win against FK Haugesund.
- Egersund IK have lost all four of their away matches this term.
Key Players
- Sogndal play with an attacking mentality and their young players are encouraged to play on the front foot and take the initiative when they have the ball.
- Pimenta's teams can operate with a front three or two strikers, depending on the situation or the opponent, but they will always look to dictate the game and take the lead.
- However, they have been vulnerable at the back, conceding seven goals in four home games this term and Kasper Skaanes is one of the most creative players in the division with four assists in his last five appearances.
- Egersund, meanwhile, like to set up with a compact, pragmatic structure and look to frustrate opponents by sitting in either a mid or low block before looking to attack on the counter.
Betting Insights
- Sogndal come into this game as favorites at 2.26 but the visitors, who have been priced up at 2.68, are capable of giving them a good game.
- The odds on Both to Score (Yes) are very short at 1.36.
Prediction
Despite both teams being in poor form and both in need of a confidence-boosting victory, the home field advantage should see Sogndal edge this game.
