Stabæk (home)
- Stabæk are unbeaten in their last 5, on a 4-game winning streak, and will arrive at Nadderud Stadion in fine form on Sunday.
- Kjell Andre Thu's side have won 1-0 away to Aasane, 2-0 at home to Odds Ballklubb and 2-1 away to Kongsvinger in their most recent 3 games.
- There is nothing to dislike about Stabæk's form, and it's a real credit to the club and Thu, who has been at the helm since 1st January 2026, that their side are 4th in the 1. Division 2026, on 58 points, just 5 behind second placed Strømsgodset IF on 63 points.
Strømsgodset IF (away)
- Strømsgodset IF have won 3 of their last 5, but they lost their two most recent away games, 1-0 in the 1. Division 2026 to Strømmen IF and 4-1 to Molde FK in the NM Cup 2026/2027, before bouncing back with a 3-0 home win over Moss in their 1. Division 2026 game.
- Strømsgodset IF's away record in the 1. Division 2026 is also good, with 7 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats, but it's a step down from their home record and they're averaging 2.50 goals scored and 1.43 conceded per game on the road.
- Stabæk's home record in the 1. Division 2026 is excellent, with 11 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in 14 games, and they're averaging 2.93 goals per home game, having scored 41 in total.
Head-to-Head
- Strømsgodset IF are five points ahead of Stabæk after 29 fixtures, but have a better head-to-head record and have won the last 2 meetings.
- The head-to-head edge of Stabaek is muted, as Strømsgodset IF have won the last 2 games, but Stabaek have failed to win either of their last 2 home games against Strømsgodset IF, including a 2-1 home win for Strømsgodset IF seven months ago at this venue.
Betting Insights
- The odds are against the hosts on this occasion, with Stabæk 2.45 and Strømsgodset IF 2.38, but the draw comes in at 3.88, so this is a very difficult match to predict.
- The goal lines look very tempting here, with Over 2.5 at 1.24 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.26 looking like great value bets for a thrilling match-up between two of the best 1. Division 2026 teams.
- There is little to separate these sides in the odds market, and Stabaek are on a roll so they get our slight vote here.
Prediction
- There is little to separate these sides in the odds market, and Stabaek are on a roll so they get our slight vote here.
- There is a bit of a contrast between the two sides, with Thu's men built to press, create and push, while Magne Hoseth's team is more pragmatic, experienced and structured.
- Stabaek are likely to have the more of the ball and set the tempo, but Strømsgodset IF can shut up shop and hit on the counter attack.
