Stabaek
- Stabaek currently sit 12th in the 1. Division 2026 after 1 game played and 0 points, which isn’t an ideal start for coach Kjell Andre Thu, who took over in January 2026 to try and steady the ship.
- His side have lost 3 straight games and won just once in their last 5 competitive games.
- Stabaek are pragmatic to the extreme, prioritising defensive structure, discipline, a solid back four, a compact midfield and sitting in a mid or low block.
Asane IL Ulset
- Asane IL Ulset find themselves at the bottom of the standings, sitting 16th after a league deduction.
- Asane IL Ulset, on the other hand, have been more proactive, aiming to control the match with a higher tempo and earlier pressing triggers.
Head-to-Head
Stabaek have failed to lose any of their last four competitive meetings with Asane IL Ulset.
Key Players
- Stabaek have no clear goalscorer in their recent history and have had to rely on the collective in recent matches.
- Emanuel Groenner has been Asane IL Ulset’s main man at the top of the pitch, scoring 3 of the side’s last 4 goals.
Betting Insights
We’re going for both teams to score (BTTS) - Yes at short odds and over 2.5 goals for this game, as both sides can score but neither will be able to pull away from the other to get the win.
Prediction
There will be a high number of chances and plenty of goals, but neither team will be doing enough to earn the 3 points.
