Sandnes Ulf vs Ranheim match preview: Even contest expected at Øster Hus Arena

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.

It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Ranheim, who are travelling more than 900 kilometers to play this game.

Sandnes Ulf form and stats

The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the Obos-Ligaen this season. Sandnes Ulf have only managed 2 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their games here at Øster Hus Arena.

In their previous game, the manager B. Berntsen led his Sandnes to a defeat in the Obos-Ligaen match away at Raufoss. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Øster Hus Arena.

Before that game, the home loss against Grorud with the scoreline 2-3.

This is expected to be a close game, with Sandnes Ulf perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Sandnes Ulf as a small favourite), we find eight games. Sandnes has won four of these, drawn one and lost three.

There will be little rest for Sandnes after this match as they are travelling to Jerv for a Obos-Ligaen game in only three days.

Sandnes has scored 10 league goals at home this season, in 8 matches. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Sandnes defense is not exactly impregnable. 13 goals conceded from 8 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above. It's worth mentioning that 7 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.

Ranheim form and stats

As the visiting team in Obos-Ligaen matches, Ranheim have produced an overall stat of 2-3-3 so far.

E. Melkersen, F. Brattbakk, M. Mehnert and S. Solli scored in Ranheim's previous match, the home game against Ullensaker / Kisa that ended 5-1. As mentioned above, Ranheim was the only team on the pitch versus Ullensaker / Kisa in their previous game, winning 5-1. This could be a tougher task.

Before that one, a nice away victory 2-1 at Sogndal.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Ranheim playing away and similar expectations, we found six relevant matches. Results were zero Ranheim wins, three draws and three defeats.

A quick return to home after this game, as Ranheim are hosting Stjørdals-Blink in the Obos-Ligaen only three days away.

Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Ranheim have scored 10 goals in 8 league games away. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Ranheim have conceded 12 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

Sandnes and Ranheim have faced off already this season: Ranheim - Sandnes Ulf 4-0. As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's six Sandnes victories, two draws and two Ranheim wins. Over/under statistics; three of these games ended with three goals or more, seven matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

E. Melkersen 8 goals

E. Hustad 6 goals

M. Bringaker 4 goals

Sandnes Ulf missing players

Ranheim missing players