Sogndal welcome Ranheim at Fosshaugane Campus, Sogndal on Sunday, Jul 26 at 5:00 PM in a 1. Division fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Sogndal come into this fixture drawing too many games (3D in last 5). Ranheim travel in mixed form (2W 1D 2L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, Sogndal face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Ranheim have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Ranheim won 3–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

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