Stabæk
- Stabæk have been rock solid in their home stadium this season, winning five and losing just one of their six matches in the 1. Division 2026, and Kjell Andre Thu's side sit 4th in the table with 27 points from their first 14 matches, while Hødd are 6th with 21 points.
- Stabæk have won three of their last five, back-to-back wins over Bryne and Ranheim.
Hødd
- Hødd have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five, consecutive victories over Lyn and Strømsgodset.
- The odds make the hosts 1.4 favorites for Monday's encounter, however, Ivan Poulsen's side have also hit a good run of form, as they look to establish themselves in Norway's second tier.
Head-to-Head
Stabæk have won one and tied one of the last two head-to-head encounters, beating Hødd 3-1 away from home in OBOS-ligaen 2025.
Key Players
- The two teams' style of play is a good fit here, with Stabæk looking to dominate the ball and Hødd looking to stay compact and hit on the counter.
- Hødd will be much more pragmatic, looking to keep things compact at the back and hit the opposing side on the break, as well as from set pieces.
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Stabæk:
- William Wendt has been a driving force for Stabæk, providing six assists in the last five matches, and Stabæk are really dangerous in the final third as a result.
- Magnus Lankhof-Dahlby has been sharp of late, scoring four of Stabæk's last 12 goals in their last five.
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Hødd:
- Cameron Streete is on a run of goals, netting three of Hødd's last nine in their last five, and Isak Gabriel Skotheim has provided the creativity, supplying three assists during that run.
Betting Insights
- While the odds are stacked against the visitors, we think the 6.22 on offer for a Hødd win on Monday is too good to pass up, as they've been impressive and look to give Stabæk a run for their money.
- We're going to steer clear of the main markets in this encounter, as Stabæk's firepower at home is the most appealing option in the alternate markets, and over 2.5 goals at 1.31 looks the smart play, as Stabæk have scored an average of 2.50 goals per game at Nye Nadderud Stadion, and Hødd's recent games have been open, too.
Prediction
Hødd have conceded eight goals in seven away matches in the 1. Division 2026, so the Stabæk's home record and goalscoring prowess should see them get the win.
