Strømsgodset (home)
- Strømsgodset IF will be a hard nut to crack on Sunday when FK Haugesund visit Marienlyst Stadion, Norway.
- Magne Hoseth's men have really nailed down a clear identity this season and it's seen them rise to 2nd place in Norway's 1. division 2026 with 57 points from 26 games.
- They are 2 points behind 1st-placed Haugesund on 59 points from 26, so this is a real promotion six-pointer in a two-horse race.
- They have been solid at home in this division, winning 10, drawing 2 and losing just 1 of their 13 home games, whilst scoring 36 goals at an average of 2.77 per game.
FK Haugesund (away)
- Endre Eide's men have played some great football this season, leaning into a direct attacking style and energy in the pressing game since he took over on the 22nd of April 2026.
- The visitors have 8 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses in the away portion of the 1. division 2026, but they still concede an average of 2.08 goals per game away from home.
- FK Haugesund have also been in excellent form of late, winning 4 and drawing 1 of their last 5.
- FK Haugesund have not won their last away game at Godset.
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head of the 1. division 2026 is 1 win each and 1 draw from the last 3 , but the last meeting ended FK Haugesund 4-2 Strømsgodset 6 months ago .
Key Players
- Godset have won 5 of their last 5 games, scoring 17 goals with _Elias Hoff Melkersen_ netting 6 of those.
- Strømsgodset's 3-4-3/4-3-3 approach should look to control the ball in the central areas and stretch the play wide with width and depth, while Haugesund will look to play vertical passes and punish them in transition when they get out of shape.
- That combination of a reliable goalscorer and a consistent formation gives Strømsgodset clear attacking threats to watch for.
Betting Insights
- The home win at 1.8 is the standout pick here, while Over 2.5 goals at 1.25 and Both Teams to Score Yes at 1.25 are good odds.
- Sunday's clash should see BTTS land and the numbers suggest both sides can land blows in a game that should go the way of the hosts.
Prediction
- Godset will be keen to continue their rich vein of form and the visitors haven't won here in their last away game.
- Expect a high-scoring contest where Strømsgodset have the edge at home, with Both Teams to Score a strong possibility and the hosts likely to eke out the result.