Both Stabæk and Tromsø are thirsting for points in this fixture, in spite of the visitors carrying a 28 point edge so far.
- Stabæk is in the worst form (0-1-5)
- Tromsø have the fewest conceded goals (23) in Eliteserien
It should be mentioned that Tromsø play their home matches on artifical turf, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on grass. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Tromsø on grass are 3 victories, 4 draws and 4 defeats from eleven games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 12-15. You can compare this with overall results below.
Tromsø have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1700 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Both participants have had sufficient rest since their last effort on the pitch. Let's trust this will be an active match!
Stabæk form and stats
The story so far in the Eliteserien for Stabæk at their home stadium (Nadderud Stadion) is 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats. The season ticket holders are starting to dread their visits here at Nadderud Stadion, with the home team losing four in a row. They have not avoided a defeat here since the Rosenborg game.
The home team returns to Nadderud Stadion after drawing with Aalesund (placed 16th) on their last time out; the game ended 1-1. Defender Naess got the top score of the team in the match with a rating of 7.45/10. Naess hit two key passes and won 4 of 8 duels.
Preceding that match was the home game against Brann that was lost 0-1.Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Eliteserien game versus HamKam in only four days. This game is also played here at Nadderud Stadion.
Stabæk aren't scoring a lot here at Nadderud Stadion in the league, with only {9 goals} from 10 games. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 0 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. From these home matches, Stabæk have conceded only 8 goals.
Tromsø form and stats
The visitors are W6-D1-L3 on the road this term. That's in the Eliteserien. With two straight losses from their last two away games, Tromsø are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.
Two away games in a row for Tromsø, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 1-2 versus Brann. Attacker Erlien got a player rating of 7.42 in the game. "Man of the match" Erlien scored one goal, hit two key passes and dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times.
Before that, Tromsø secured a home win against HamKam with the score 2-1.Take note that 13 of this side's 17 latest league fixtures have ended with three or more goals.
Tromsø have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 10 league away games 13 goals have been scored. Tromsø have conceded 12 goals in these away matches. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been conceded in their last three away matches.
Head 2 Head
Tromsø have avoided a loss in the last 8 matches (4-4-0) facing Stabæk.The records show that this isn''t the first time these two sides face each other this season, as the statistics show this recent game: Tromsø - Stabæk 2-1.
Top Goalscorers
  V. Erlien 10 goals |   K. Høgh 5 goals |  J. Romsaas 5 goals |
Stabæk missing players
Tromsø missing players
| Stabæk | Tromsø | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 21 | 10 | 3 | Played | P | 4 | 10 | 22 |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | Won | W | 3 | 6 | 14 |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | 4 | 3 | Lost | L | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 19 | 9 | 0 | Scored | S | 7 | 13 | 33 |
| 34 | 8 | 3 | Conceded | C | 4 | 12 | 23 |
| 90% | 90% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 90% | 91% |
| 62% | 40% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 70% | 68% |
| 52% | 30% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 60% | 59% |
| 33% | 10% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 20% | 27% |
| 14% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 10% | 9% |
| 48% | 30% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 50% | 59% |
| 19% | 30% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 40% | 32% |
| 43% | 50% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 20% | 18% |
| 5.2 | 5.8 | 6.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.8 | 2.8 | 3.7 |
| 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| 1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | 12 | 9 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.2 | 8 | 10.8 |
| 3.8 | 3.8 | 2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.8 | 3 | 4.3 |
| 24% | 24% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 64% | 43% | 35% |
| 13.4 | 12.3 | 12 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 13 | 15.2 | 12.2 |
| 5.4 | 4.8 | 6.7 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2.2 | 3.6 | 3.3 |
- Stabæk have the fewest scored goals (9) at home in Eliteserien
- Stabæk have the fewest scored goals in the second half (7) in Eliteserien
- Stabæk is in the worst form (0-1-5)
- Tromsø have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Tromsø have the fewest conceded goals (23) in Eliteserien
- Tromsø have won significantly less corners away then at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Viking | 22 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 50 | 29 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 21 | 51 |
| 2 | Bodø / Glimt | 22 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 57 | 29 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 17 | 28 | 49 |
| 3 | Tromsø | 22 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 23 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 45 |
| 4 | Brann | 22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 39 | 25 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 42 |
| 5 | Molde | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 48 | 24 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 16 | 24 | 41 |
| 6 | Lillestrøm | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 41 | 34 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 17 | 7 | 36 |
| 7 | Sarpsborg 08 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 41 | 36 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 21 | 5 | 34 |
| 8 | Odd | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 28 | 31 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 20 | -3 | 30 |
| 9 | Rosenborg | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 29 | 35 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 20 | -6 | 29 |
| 10 | Strømsgodset | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 26 | 29 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 16 | -3 | 27 |
| 11 | HamKam | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 31 | 46 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 29 | -15 | 24 |
| 12 | Vålerenga | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 30 | 38 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 15 | -8 | 21 |
| 13 | Sandefjord | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 34 | 43 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 32 | -9 | 21 |
| 14 | Haugesund | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 20 | 34 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 17 | -14 | 21 |
| 15 | Stabæk | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 34 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 26 | -15 | 17 |
| 16 | Aalesund | 23 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 52 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 34 | -36 | 12 |
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