Possible nail-biting contest in Stabæk - Strømsgodset game

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Stabæk and Strømsgodset.

Stabæk's stadium, Nadderud Stadion, has a grass surface. Strømsgodset have artifical turf on their own stadium. This might or might not make a difference, and to help evaluate that we give you the recent performance numbers for Strømsgodset when playing on grass; 1 win, 6 draws and 9 losses from 16 matches. They have scored 15 goals in these games and conceded 31.

Stabæk form and stats

The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the Eliteserien this season. Stabæk have only managed 2 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses from their games here at Nadderud Stadion.

A good away victory last time out for Stabæk, who won 3-0 against Sandefjord (placed 11th). Jeppe Moe was "man of the match" with a rating of 8.72 out of 10. The defender Moe scored one goal, served one assist, hit two key passes and won 5 of 9 duels.

Heartbreak before that as Stabæk lost 1-5 at Strømsgodset's place.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Stabæk have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found ten matches with the results: Won five, drawn three and lost two.

Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Bodø / Glimt are coming to town in four days.

Stabæk has scored 11 league goals at home this season, in 9 matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Stabæk defense is not exactly impregnable. 17 goals conceded from 9 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.

Strømsgodset form and stats

Strømsgodset have only collected 5 points from their away games in the Eliteserien, after 1-2-6 (9 played).

Strømsgodset had fun at their own home (Nadderud Stadion) last time out, beating Sarpsborg 08 5-0. Jordan Attah Kadiri, Gustav Valsvik, Ari Leifsson, Jack Ipalibo and Tobias Fjeld Gulliksen scored. As mentioned above, Strømsgodset was the only team on the pitch versus Sarpsborg 08 in their previous game, winning 5-0. This could be a tougher task. Defender Gustav Valsvik was the best team player with a rating of 8.62. Valsvik scored one goal and won 5 of 7 duels.

A home win before that, celebrating 5-1 vs Stabæk.

As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found six similar matches played by Strømsgodset in our archives, and the results are: one win for Strømsgodset, four draws and one defeat.

The schedule is very tough for Strømsgodset now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Eliteserien game at Vålerenga is waiting in only four days.

The visitors have scored 6 goals from 9 away games in the league, an average of less than one per game. For Strømsgodset, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.

Head 2 Head

The sides have played each other already this season, with the final score Strømsgodset - Stabæk 2-1 written in the official records. Data for the preceeding ten meetings between these two contenders are: four wins for Stabæk, two draws and four wins for Strømsgodset. Over 2,5 goals: six times; under 2,5 goals: four games.

Top Goalscorers

O. Edvardsen 6 goals

I. Friday 6 goals

H. Stengel 5 goals

Stabæk missing players

Strømsgodset missing players