Melhus and Orkla meet on Saturday, Aug 8 at 2:00 PM in the 3. Division – Group 2.

Melhus come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Orkla travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

In 10 previous meetings, Melhus lead 4–2 with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in Orkla won 0–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Melhus a slight edge, but Orkla are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.