Stabaek vs Stromsgodset predictions ahead of Monday’s Eliteserien clash. These two sides are struggling in Norway but the hosts will be hoping to use the home advantage to bounce back. Read on for our free betting tips and predictions.
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Stabaek vs Stromsgodset Predictions
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A Clash of Mid-Table Contenders
Key Stats
– Stromsgodset have averaged 1.83 goals conceded per away game this season, showing a clear defensive vulnerability when on the road.
– Stabaek have seen both teams find the back of the net in each of their last five games while Stromsgodset have consistently scored in their last four away matches.
As we look forward to another exciting round in the Norwegian Eliteserien, one fixture that promises much intrigue is the match-up between Stabaek IF and Stromsgodset. Separated by just a point in the league table, both teams are eager to take a decisive leap and break their recent unfavourable patterns.
Stabaek IF: Searching for Better Days
Stabaek IF have been struggling to find a winning formula of late. Despite a promising start to the season, they have been winless in their previous four competitive games. A new month brings renewed hope for Stabaek, who are keen to overturn their fortunes after a less than stellar June, characterised by three losses and a single draw.
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These mishaps started with a couple of 3-1 defeats in both the Norwegian Cup and league. Despite a two-goal advantage, Stabaek couldn’t secure victory against Rosenborg, managing a 2-2 draw, and their woes continued as they lost a slim lead to lose 2-1 away to Tromso.
Now, returning to the comfort of their home ground – where they’ve garnered 12 of their 15 points this season – Stabaek IF look to turn the tide. However, they must break the unwanted record of not having won a home league game in the 2023 campaign, sharing this dubious honour with Brann and Bodo/Glimt.
Stromsgodset: Aiming for Consistency
On the other side of the pitch, Stromsgodset aren’t without their troubles. They are reeling from a midweek defeat in the Norwegian Cup by Molde, which resulted in a fourth-round exit. Having tasted defeat, Stromsgodset now look to the league to bolster their morale.
Their league campaign has been a tale of two halves. A slow start saw them secure just four points from their opening six matches. However, they found momentum and bagged 10 points from the subsequent five games. After stringing together two league victories, they are now looking to register three consecutive top-flight wins – a feat they haven’t achieved since November 2017. Their away form has been questionable, with only one win from six outings, but they will take heart from that victory coming in their most recent trip, against Valerenga.
Key Players and Tactics
Injuries and suspensions might affect Stabaek’s lineup, with doubts around Kevin Kabran and Kasper Pedersen, and Kasper Hogh serving a suspension. This could open up a spot for Sturla Ottesen, who may return to the starting lineup. For Stromsgodset, the back three might consist of Ari Leifsson, Gustav Valsvik, and Fredrik Kristensen Dahl, while Jonatan Brunes looks to increase his tally up front.
Predictions
It’s essential to note that Stabaek’s games have seen both teams score in each of their last five matches, and Stromsgodset have found the net in each of their last four away games. Hence, the potential for goals from both ends is high.
Despite their recent form, Stabaek IF, powered by their home advantage and a desperate need for change, look like they could edge this contest. Coupled with the fact that Stromsgodset have a per away game concession rate of 1.83 goals this season, a Stabaek IF win seems plausible.
But, it’s not all about winning; it’s also about how the game unfolds. Considering both teams’ attacking and defensive stats, a 3-1 result in favor of Stabaek IF seems a reasonable prediction in the correct score market. It would be an entertaining and tightly-contested encounter, with goals expected at both ends.
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