Stabaek welcome Odds Ballklubb at Nye Nadderud stadion, Bærum on Sunday, Oct 25 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.

Stabaek come into this fixture in good form (3W 1D 1L recently). Odds Ballklubb travel in mixed form (2W 2D 1L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, Stabaek face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Odds Ballklubb have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 2–2 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

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