Home advantage could prove decisive in Orkla - Steinkjer battle

Orkla and Steinkjer 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.

Orkla form and stats

With 1 win, 2 draws and 3 defeats from their home games, Orkla are certainly not brimming with confidence.

In their previous game, led his Orkla to a defeat in the 3. Division match away at Gjøvik-Lyn. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Orkdalsbanken Stadion kunstgress. Preceding that match was the home game against Nybergsund that was lost 0-2.

Orkla are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home, having created 7 goals in 6 matches. Orkla's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 8 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Steinkjer form and stats

There's been little loot from Steinkjer's travels as they have only collected 4 points from 6 away games. Steinkjer, who have the fewest scored goals (8) in 3. Division, only have 1 win to counter their 4 defeats and 1 draw.

The manager was unhappy after their last game, a 3. Division match played at their home ground Orkdalsbanken Stadion kunstgress. Steinkjer suffered a 0-2 loss to Rosenborg II. A 0-1 defeat away at Raufoss II before that.

Many goals are not expected from the visiting Steinkjer as they have only managed to score 4 times from 6 away games. In the opposite end, Steinkjer have conceded 9 goals in their away games.

Head 2 Head

The last H2H meeting was Steinkjer - Orkla 1-1, played this season. Last three meetings between the teams: Orkla won 0, Steinkjer won 2 and 1 draw. 2 games with over 2,5 goals, 1 match with two goals or less.

Orkla missing players

Steinkjer missing players