National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Finnsnes or Senja that keep their silverware dream alive.
Senja could be less fresh than the hosts in this fixture, as they played a 2. Division game only three sleeps ago. That game was also an away game, at Eidsvold. It will be interesting to see if they are fully ready and rested for this match, and/or if some changes in the lineup is necessary.
This is a local derby, usually meaning added tension and importance.
Finnsnes form and stats
Finnsnes was eliminated in the 1st round last season in the NM Cup.The opportunity of a proper winning streak is there for the hosts, with two straight wins here at Finnsnes kunstgress.
It's back home for Finnsnes, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating Harstad away with the result 5-1. As mentioned above, Finnsnes "killed" Harstad in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.
Before that game, the 2-1 home victory against Skjervøy.Senja form and stats
Senja was sent out of NM Cup in the 1st round last season.The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Senja have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone ten consecutive matches without winning on the road. The last time three points were secured away was the Tromsdalen game.
Senja play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 1-2 to Eidsvold.
Prior to that match, a home win 4-1 against Bærum in the 2. Division.After this away game Senja return home for a 2. Division game against Kongsvinger. That game is only four sleeps after this.
It's a day of discovery for Senja as they finally learn what impact all the hours of pre-season training, along with the changes in personnel, have had on their performance in an official game. It's never easy knowing what to expect based on friendly games, of which Senja have played three with the results W0-D2-L1 (win-draw-lost). In these games Senja has scored 2 goals and conceded 3 times.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Finnsnes won six games, zero matches ended with a draw and Senja has four wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: eight / twoFinnsnes missing players
Senja missing players
| Finnsnes | Senja | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 16 | 10 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | ||
| 5 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 6 | ||
| 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 11 | 16 | ||
| 67 | 42 | Scored | S | 10 | 24 | ||
| 29 | 13 | Conceded | C | 40 | 57 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | ||
| 92% | 92% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 84% | ||
| 76% | 83% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 85% | 68% | ||
| 52% | 75% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 46% | 40% | ||
| 36% | 58% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 38% | 28% | ||
| 68% | 58% | BTTS | BTTS | 69% | 68% | ||
| 28% | 42% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 12% | ||
| 4% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 31% | 28% | ||
| 2.6 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.2 | 1.8 | ||
| 2.4 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.7 | 3.6 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.2 | 0.6 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 5.8 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.8 | 3.7 | ||
| 2.2 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 1.4 | ||
| 122% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 30% | 73% | ||