National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Arendal or Sandefjord that keep their silverware dream alive.
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
This stadium uses artifical turf, unlike Sandefjord's home stadium. The visitors last 33 games on artifical turf have ended in 15 wins, 8 draws and 10 losses.
Arendal form and stats
Action has already taken place for Arendal in NM Cup as they have defeated Mandalskameratene to reach the 2nd Round. Arendal participated in NM Cup the last season, where they reached the 2nd round.In general it's been a long time since Arendal tasted defeat here at Norac Stadion, as they have taken at least one point from their last eleven home games in the league.
A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Arendal, who played 1-1 against Flekkerøy. That match was also played at this venue (Norac Stadion).
In the preceding match a 2-1 victory visiting Mandalskameratene (after extra-time).Arendal are traveling soon after this match as the 2. Division match at Sotra awaits in three days.
Sandefjord form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Pors Grenland in order to reach 2nd round of NM Cup. Sandefjord's mission in NM Cup last season failed in the 3rd round.The visitors are W3-D0-L3 on the road this term. That's in the Eliteserien.
It's the second away game in a row for Sandefjord, but there's smiles all around after the 3-2 victory versus Odd in the Eliteserien last time out. Viðar Ari Jónsson, attacking player, was the top performer on the team in that game, scoring a match rating of 8.42. Jónsson hit four key passes. Sandefjord goalie Jacob Storevik was high and low in the Odd game, contributing seven saves towards the victory.
Ahead of that match was the victory versus Pors Grenland at their stadium, the result 4-1.Sandefjord are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 9 times in 6 away games so far. Sandefjord have conceded 12 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Top Goalscorers
  K. Normann Hansen 4 goals |  A. Tveter 3 goals |  S. Foss 2 goals |
Arendal missing players
Sandefjord missing players
| Arendal | Sandefjord | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 13 | 6 | Won | W | 6 | 9 | ||
| 7 | 5 | Drew | D | 1 | 7 | ||
| 5 | 0 | Lost | L | 5 | 9 | ||
| 44 | 27 | Scored | S | 18 | 33 | ||
| 28 | 11 | Conceded | C | 18 | 36 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 88% | ||
| 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 76% | ||
| 64% | 73% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 58% | 56% | ||
| 32% | 45% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 36% | ||
| 12% | 18% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 16% | ||
| 60% | 73% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 48% | ||
| 32% | 27% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 36% | ||
| 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 28% | ||
| 6 | 6.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.8 | 4.3 | ||
| 4.6 | 4.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.7 | 6.2 | ||
| 2.1 | 2.4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.1 | 1.6 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 10.5 | 11.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 14.2 | 13 | ||
| 4.4 | 5.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.9 | 4.6 | ||
| 40% | 45% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 31% | 28% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Molde | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 34 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 21 | 30 |
| 2 | Bodø / Glimt | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 25 |
| 3 | Lillestrøm | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 24 |
| 4 | Kristiansund | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 23 |
| 5 | Rosenborg | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 22 |
| 6 | Haugesund | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 22 |
| 7 | Vålerenga | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 21 |
| 8 | Strømsgodset | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 18 | -2 | 19 |
| 9 | Sandefjord | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 19 |
| 10 | Odd | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 | -4 | 19 |
| 11 | Viking | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 19 | -3 | 18 |
| 12 | Sarpsborg 08 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 13 | -8 | 14 |
| 13 | Mjøndalen | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 12 |
| 14 | Tromsø | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -12 | 10 |
| 15 | Stabæk | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 16 | -12 | 9 |
| 16 | Brann | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 16 | -14 | 7 |