FK Haugesund - Odd Grenland

Norway – Tippeligaen

Kick-off:             03/Ju       18:00 CET

Pick:                  FK Haugesund (-0,5)

Odds:                 2,11 @ 188Bet

Stake:                6/10


Result:               2-1     Profit:   +6,66

There is only one point that separates two teams but as we know Haugesund is very strong at home. They are struggling with a lot of injury problems this year, regular left back J. V. Nilsen, key central back A. Tronseth, central midfielders E. Mæland and J. Steinsland are still out due to long term injuries. For this game best defender – considering only the fit players – T. Nordberg is doubtful. Anyway the defence has been shaky, Nordberg and Kristiansen (goalkeeper) showed good performance so it is not the best news that Nordberg is doubtful but the forward section works well and Bamberg – Sørum – Djurdjic trio will be back after minor injury problems. They have gained points thanks to their excellent attackers not due to a famous defence. The team was defeated  last round against Fredrikstad, of course that was an away match and key attacking players were injured, no wonder that Haugesund was poor.

Odd Grenland seems much weaker than previous year. They managed two wins lately against Fredrikstad and Molde, both ended of 1-0 and both was boring, low quality game. They visited Brann three days ago and suffered a 2-0 defeat deservedly. They can not create chances usually,  only F. Johnsen plays well in front, Bentley is missing after sold to Brann before the season, Myklebust, Midtgarden, Storbæk, Krogsgård and Rashani are much too young or unexperienced at this level while Børven and Andersson are still out due to injuries.

Haugesund can surprise at home any teams with great attacking players who are back after skipped last round, Odd Grenland has not serious chance there, I think so. More things which confirm this tip that Haugesund had four days to recover after last round while visitors had only three days and have to play two games in a row away from home. The hosts use natural grass at their home stadium, Odd Grenland uses artificial pitch. I expect a clear Haugesund win like against Start on their last home Tippeligaen meeting, they dominated and created a lot of chances and won despite that Bangura got red card after 64 minutes.