Stabaek
- Stabaek are 4th in the 1. Division 2026 table with 45 points from 24 matches and Sandnes Ulf are 12th with 25 from 24.
- Stabaek's season has fallen off the rails a touch of late, but it has been enough for them to remain well in the hunt for promotion from the 1. Division 2026 in 2026.
- Stabaek are a team that is compact in defense and has a pressing game, they are not always as creative in their attack as they would like to be, but they never give anything away.
- This clash between Stabaek's high-pressing game and Sandnes Ulf's 4-4-2, which allows them to press in an aggressive manner, but also be deadly on the break, should make for a good contest at Nadderud Stadion.
Sandnes Ulf
- Arturo Max Cleveland has overseen a similar transformation at Sandnes Ulf since he took over in January 2025 and his side have become a team that relies on structure, hard work and a sharpness from set pieces.
- They have struggled this year, particularly away from home, where they have won only three, drawn two and lost seven of their 12 1. Division 2026 outings, conceding 24 goals in the process.
Head-to-Head
Stabaek are a solid 1.42 to win and they have the home-field advantage and the better head-to-head record - they have won all three of their recent meetings, including a 1-0 away victory in the 1. Division 2026 five months ago.
Key Players
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Jacob Hanstad has been Stabaek's hot hand, scoring three of their five goals in the last five matches, while Andreas Nyhagen has been just as effective for Sandnes Ulf, netting three of their eight goals in the last five games.
- Jacob Hanstad has been Stabaek's hot hand, scoring three of their five goals in the last five matches.
- Andreas Nyhagen has been just as effective for Sandnes Ulf, netting three of their eight goals in the last five games.
Betting Insights
- Stabaek have won nine of their 11 home matches in this division, scoring 33 goals already, and have been in mixed-to-poor form recently, suffering one win and four defeats in their last five across all competitions.
- A Stabaek win with over 2.5 goals at 1.3 looks a smart way in as both teams to score is a good 1.42 and a sure bet for the main bet, but the hosts should have just enough quality to get the edge.
Prediction
- However, they beat Sogndal IL 2-1 in the 1. Division 2026 last time out at home and can have the edge in this one too.
- A Stabaek win with over 2.5 goals at 1.3 looks a smart way in as both teams to score is a good 1.42 and a sure bet for the main bet, but the hosts should have just enough quality to get the edge.