Stabæk vs Tromsø Prediction: The visitors will win

Struggling Stabæk will hope to get some needed points in their battle against relegation when they welcome Tromsø to the Nadderud Stadion on Saturday. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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Stabæk's poor form looks set to continue in this match, as they have not tasted victory in their last 14 outings across all competitions. In their most recent game against Aalesund, they managed to salvage a point with a 45th-minute equalizer from Kaloyan Kostadinov after conceding a goal just 16 minutes into the match.

Prior to this draw, they had suffered seven consecutive losses. Currently occupying the 15th position in the table, Stabæk are locked in a relegation battle with 17 points from 21 games. They have scored 19 goals and conceded 34, sitting four points below the safety zone. A win in this match could provide them with the much-needed momentum to fight against relegation.

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Tromsø recently suffered a 2-1 defeat to Brann, with Vegard Erlien netting a late consolation goal for Tromsø in the 90+3rd minute of the game. Prior to that loss, Tromsø had secured impressive victories, winning 3-1 against Rosenborg and 2-1 against HamKam.

As it stands, Tromsø maintain their grip on the third position in the table, amassing 45 points from 22 games. They have been productive in front of the net, scoring 33 goals, while their defense has conceded 23 goals. Tromsø currently enjoy a 3-point lead over Brann, who are in 4th place, and they trail second-placed Bodo/Glimt by just 4 points in the league standings.

In their recent head-to-head encounters dating back to 2018, Stabæk have struggled against Tromsø, failing to secure a victory in any of their three matches. Tromsø, on the other hand, has emerged victorious in three of these encounters, with the remaining matches ending in draws. Over this period, a total of 9 goals have been scored, with Stabæk contributing 2 goals and Tromsø IL netting 7. On average, these matches have produced 1.5 goals per game.

Their most recent league meeting took place on June 25, 2023, during Eliteserien match day 11, with Tromsø IL prevailing with a 2-1 victory over Stabæk.

Stabæk face a challenging task ahead as they aim to break through Tromsø IL's solid defense. The historical record suggests that Tromsø IL have been the dominant side in their recent encounters, and they are likely to emerge victorious once again in this clash.

• W2 for 2.25 odds
• HT: W2 for 3.00 odds
• BTTS-NO for 1.80 odds