Stroemsgodset and FK Haugesund meet at Marienlyst Stadion, Drammen on Sunday, Oct 18 at 5:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the 1. Division. FK Haugesund hold the advantage but neither side can afford to drop points.

Stroemsgodset come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 2D 1L). FK Haugesund, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Stroemsgodset head into this on the back of a defeat, while FK Haugesund arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Stroemsgodset and FK Haugesund have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–2D–4W). Their last encounter ended in Stroemsgodset won 2–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

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