Strømmen IF (home)
- Strømmen sit 16th with 11 points from 14 games.
- Svein Roger Pettersen's side are in danger of getting sucked into the relegation battle.
- Their last two results were mixed: they beat Moss 3-2 at home and lost 1-0 away to Raufoss.
- They play a compact, methodical style that can struggle in the league's more open matches.
Odds Ballklubb (away)
- Odds are 5th with 24 points from 14 games.
- Their recent form is W1, D2, L2 in their last five.
- Recent results include a 2-2 draw away to Strømsgodset and a 3-1 home defeat to FK Haugesund.
- Odds press high, recover the ball early and use their wing-backs to push on.
Key Players
- Players to watch:
- Nikolai Jakobsen Hristov - most likely scorer for the home side with 3 goals in the last five.
- Faniel Temesgen Tewelde - Odds' best bet with 3 goals in the same period.
Betting Insights
- A Both Teams To Score: Yes bet is available at 1.43 and suits the expected open, transitional style.
- Odds are a shade favourite at 1.96, while Strømmen are 3.29.
- There is some value in the draw or an upset at 3.86 given Strømmen's all-or-nothing approach.
- Strømmen have W2 D1 L4 at home, conceding an average of 2.71 goals per game.
- Odds have averaged 1.83 goals per game on their travels.
Prediction
Backing Odds to edge this one looks the best bet, with Both Teams To Score: Yes as a sensible alternative.
