3. Division match preview: Melbo IL versus Harstad

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Competition: Norway 3. Division
Date: Sun 04.August
Match begins: 11:00 (UTC)
Venue: Havfisk Stadion

With their 2 point advantage in the league table, Melbo IL fans are hoping to see their team collect maximum points from this game against Harstad.

Melbo IL and Harstad should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.

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Melbo IL form and stats

Melbo IL have performed well here at Havfisk Stadion so far this season with 4 wins from 6 matches. Some points have also been lost, as they have drawn 0 games and lost 2. Regardless of arena the trend is looking very unhealthy for Melbo IL with their four defeats in a row. Not since the Finnsnes game, 56 days ago, have they avoided a loss.

Melbo IL lost their last game at Junkeren after a 3-4 scoreline. A defeat was the result before that one, 0-2 away at Hønefoss.

The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Melbo IL have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found one game) they have won 1 time, drawn 0 and lost 0.

A decent goal production from Melbo IL in their home games so far, with 9 goals from 6 matches. Melbo IL have only conceded 5 in these games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

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Harstad form and stats

There's been little loot from Harstad's travels as they have only collected 4 points from 6 away games. Harstad only have 1 win to counter their 4 defeats and 1 draw.

Harstad are travelling after their nice 1-0 home win in the 3. Division against Lillestrøm II. Prior to that match, the Harstad manager faced defeat when travelling to Skjervøy and losing 1-5.

We have checked recent matches where Harstad have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those one game were W0-D0-L1.

Harstad have scored 7 goals on their travels this season, 6 away games. Harstad are struggling defensively in their away games, having conceded 7 goals in these matches.

Head 2 Head

The most recent history between these sides is the Harstad - Melbo IL 0-3 played earlier this season. Numbers for the last three meetings between these two teams are: 2 wins for Melbo IL, 0 draws and 1 win for Harstad. Over 2,5 goals: 3 times; under 2,5 goals: 0 games.

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Melbo IL Harstad
Total Home Home vs low Statistic Away vs mid Away Total
13 6 2 Played 1 6 13
5 4 1 Won 0 1 5
3 0 0 Drew 0 1 1
5 2 1 Lost 1 4 7
19 9 3 Scored 0 7 16
16 5 3 Conceded 4 15 25
92% 100% 100% Over 0.5 100% 83% 92%
69% 50% 50% Over 1.5 100% 83% 85%
54% 50% 50% Over 2.5 100% 83% 69%
23% 17% 50% Over 3.5 100% 67% 46%
15% 17% 50% Over 4.5 0% 33% 15%
46% 33% 50% BTTS 0% 67% 54%
38% 50% 0% Clean Sheets 0% 17% 23%
23% 17% 50% Failed To Score 100% 33% 31%
 
4.6 0 0 Corners For (avg) 3 2.8 3.4
3.4 0 0 Corners Against (avg) 3 2.5 2.9
1.6 0 0 Yellow Cards (avg) 0 1 1.3
0 0 0 Red Cards 0 0 0
Key stats this season:
  • Harstad have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
  • Harstad have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
  • Harstad have won significantly less corners away then at home.
  • Melbo IL have won significantly less corners at home than away.
  • Melbo IL haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.

Melbo IL
All 3. Division NM Cup
All Home Away
09-06-19 3D Melbo IL 1 - 0 Finnsnes
16-06-19 3D Bodø / Glimt II 2 - 1 Melbo IL
22-06-19 3D Melbo IL 0 - 1 Skjetten
20-07-19 3D Hønefoss 2 - 0 Melbo IL
27-07-19 3D Junkeren 4 - 3 Melbo IL
10-08-19 3D Fløya 11:00 Melbo IL
18-08-19 3D Melbo IL 11:00 Tromsø II
24-08-19 3D Finnsnes 14:00 Melbo IL
01-09-19 3D Melbo IL 13:30 Junkeren
08-09-19 3D Skjetten 13:00 Melbo IL
Harstad
All 2. Division 3. Division NM Cup 2. Division: Group 4
All Home Away
10-06-19 3D Ullensaker / Kisa II 1 - 3 Harstad
16-06-19 3D Harstad 1 - 3 Gjelleråsen
22-06-19 3D Harstad 2 - 1 Leknes
20-07-19 3D Skjervøy 5 - 1 Harstad
28-07-19 3D Harstad 1 - 0 Lillestrøm II
11-08-19 3D Harstad 15:00 Bodø / Glimt II
18-08-19 3D Gjelleråsen 14:00 Harstad
24-08-19 3D Junkeren 11:00 Harstad
02-09-19 3D Harstad 16:00 Ullensaker / Kisa II
08-09-19 3D Leknes 16:00 Harstad

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A D P
1 Finnsnes 14 9 3 2 38 13 7 5 2 0 25 5 7 4 1 2 13 8 25 30
2 Fløya 14 8 2 4 42 28 7 5 1 1 28 12 7 3 1 3 14 16 14 26
3 Skjervøy 13 8 2 3 25 20 6 3 1 2 14 14 7 5 1 1 11 6 5 26
4 Gjelleråsen 13 8 1 4 26 22 7 3 1 3 12 15 6 5 0 1 14 7 4 25
5 Junkeren 14 6 3 5 40 27 7 5 1 1 25 8 7 1 2 4 15 19 13 21
6 Hønefoss 14 6 2 6 32 23 7 5 1 1 21 7 7 1 1 5 11 16 9 20
7 Bodø / Glimt II 13 6 2 5 23 26 6 5 0 1 18 7 7 1 2 4 5 19 -3 20
8 Melbo IL 13 5 3 5 19 16 6 4 0 2 9 5 7 1 3 3 10 11 3 18
9 Lillestrøm II 12 5 3 4 18 19 6 3 2 1 15 7 6 2 1 3 3 12 -1 18
10 Ullensaker / Kisa II 12 5 1 6 29 32 6 4 0 2 15 12 6 1 1 4 14 20 -3 16
11 Harstad 13 5 1 7 16 25 7 4 0 3 9 10 6 1 1 4 7 15 -9 16
12 Tromsø II 13 4 2 7 20 31 7 4 2 1 16 6 6 0 0 6 4 25 -11 14
13 Skjetten 14 3 1 10 18 32 7 2 0 5 10 13 7 1 1 5 8 19 -14 10
14 Leknes 14 0 4 10 12 44 7 0 4 3 7 13 7 0 0 7 5 31 -32 4

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