Tromsø IL
- Tromso IL finished 3rd in Eliteserien 2025 and are expected to be in the mix again in 2026.
- Tromsø boss Jørgen Vik is a disciple of playing with a structure and organisation that is very hard to break through.
- They will sit deep, stay compact and use the width of their wingbacks to try and control the tempo of the game.
- They are patient in their build-up and can be deadly on the break if the opposition becomes frustrated.
- Tromso have had a mixed pre-season, beating Mjallby, but holding Viking to a draw and Lillestrom to a draw before exiting the Norwegian Cup to KFUM.
Fredrikstad FK
- Fredrikstad FK finished 8th in their first season back in the Norwegian top flight and were solid in 2025.
- Fredrikstad boss Andreas Hagen is one of Norway’s most tactically flexible bosses and will set his team up to counter any formation or style that Tromsø have, and they will try to be as compact as possible, particularly in the middle third, making fast transitions with quick vertical passes up the field.
- Fredrikstad come into the season opener following a fantastic 2-1 Norwegian Cup win over Sarpsborg 08 and having gone unbeaten in their final five friendlies, so they’ll be confident for this game.
Head-to-Head
Fredrikstad have failed to beat Tromso in their last four attempts across all competitions , the most recent being a 0-0 draw in August 2025.
Tromsø IL
- Ieltsin Camões was the club’s top scorer in 2025 and will again be the most likely to score for Tromsø.
- Leo Cornic’s set-piece expertise and Ruben Yttergård Jenssen’s midfield drive will again be key to their success.
Fredrikstad FK
Henrik L. Skogvold and Oskar Øhlenschlæger were Fredrikstad’s top two goal scorers in 2025 and will be looking to cause trouble for the Tromsø defense on Sunday.
Betting Insights
The odds of 1.75 for a home victory are perhaps a little low considering Tromsø are the favorites, but they should get the three points in this season opener at Romssa Arena.
Prediction
The hosts will likely get the win, but we’re taking the odds of 1.7 for both teams to score in this game as the home side should be expected to give away chances at some point in the game, especially with Fredrikstad’s strong form and European exploits still in the legs of the players.
