Betting guide: Strømsgodset favourite to beat Tromsø at Marienlyst Stadion

It's no vacation for neither Strømsgodset nor Tromsø as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

It's quite the trip for Tromsø when visiting Strømsgodset as the cities are 1700 kilometers apart.

Strømsgodset form and stats

The story so far for Strømsgodset at their home stadium (Marienlyst Stadion) is 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats.

The fans are hoping that Strømsgodset will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-2 away loss in the Eliteserien game against Vålerenga. Before that, Strømsgodset drew at home versus Viking.

The hosts are favourites to win this game, with an estimated chance of about 55-60% of that outcome. Earlier Strømsgodset matches with similar probabilities have ended with 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats (from six games).

There will be little rest for Strømsgodset after this match as they are travelling to Ullern for a NM Cup game in only four days.

The Strømsgodset fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 7 goals in 4 matches. Strømsgodset have conceded 8 goals in these home games, a significant number.

Tromsø form and stats

The story so far for the visiting team, who have the most conceded goals (15) in Eliteserien, on their travels is 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Three has not been a lucky number for Tromsø as they have been defeated three times in a row since the Norild match.

Tromsø failed to get anything from their last game, a home match vs Bodø / Glimt that ended with defeat 1-2. The game before that, was lost at home, a 1-2 defeat against Odd.

As mentioned above, the odds for this match puts the home team as favourites. Perhaps this eases the pressure on the away team, who are capable of producing an upset here on a good day. Looking at earlier matches with similar odds and Tromsø playing away, we found four games. Results were 0 away wins, 0 draws and 4 home wins.

The visitors will be packing their bags again in only three days as another away game awaits: The NM Cup trip to Melbo IL.

Tromsø find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 4 goals from 4 away fixtures. Tromsø have conceded 7 goals in these games.

Head 2 Head

Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: 5 - 2 - 3 (Strømsgodset wins - draws - Tromsø wins). As for goals, 6 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 4 had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

M. Abdellaoue 3 goals / 1 assists

A. Pellegrino 2 goals

O. Valakari 2 goals

Strømsgodset missing players

Tromsø missing players