Odds Ballklubb vs FK Haugesund prediction 05.07.2026 | 1. Division
Odd BK
Kick off:
Date:
Haugesund
1
2.35
X
3.80
2
2.55
Contents
- Competition: Division
- Date: 5th July 2026
- Kick-off: 15:00 UK Time / 16:00 CEST
- Venue: Skagerak Arena
Sunday brings an important clash in the Norwegian First Division as Odds Ballklubb face Haugesund. The visitors sit at the top with Endre Eide's trailing just four points behind, so both teams are chasing automatic promotion. Below, we'll look at the expected lineups, the key tactical battles, and the betting angles worth considering.
Odd BK vs Haugesund Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Haugesund
2 : 1
Odd BK
Eliteserien
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Odd BK
1 : 2
Haugesund
Eliteserien
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Odd BK
1 : 1
Haugesund
Eliteserien
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Haugesund
2 : 1
Odd BK
Eliteserien
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Haugesund
2 : 2
Odd BK
Eliteserien
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Odd BK
0 : 4
Haugesund
Eliteserien
Haugesund has the better head-to-head record, winning four of the last six, with the other two games ending level. Both teams scored in five of the previous matches between the sides.
Odds Ballklubb team overview
Odds Ballklubb prepares for this one on the back of a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Strømsgodset.
The Løvene (Lions) have struggled for consistency lately, securing just two wins from their last seven league matches.
Per Frandsen's men will look to rely heavily on home comfort to get their campaign back on track. They boast an impressive three-match unbeaten run at the Skagerak Arena, which includes dominant victories over Ranheim and Lyn.
Essential to this attacking output is star forward Faniel Tewelde, who leads the team as their main man with a crucial total of 9 goals this season.
However, the squad must cope with a noticeable absentee, as left-back Josef Baccay remains entirely sidelined due to a severe cruciate ligament tear.
Last matches of Odd BK
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Stromsgodset
2 : 2
Odd BK
1. Division
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Odd BK
0 : 0
Hødd
1. Division
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Åsane
2 : 1
Odd BK
1. Division
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Odd BK
3 : 0
Lyn
1. Division
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Odd BK
3 : 1
Ranheim
1. Division
Odd BK lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
André Hansen
Defenders
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2
Espen Ruud
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4
Sondre Solholm Johansen
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5
Tony Miettinen
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14
Sheriff Sinyan
Midfielders
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6
Tobias Svendsen
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8
Etzaz Hussain
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16
Filip Rønningen Jørgensen
Forwards
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7
Bilal Njie
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9
Ole Erik Midtskogen
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11
Faniel Tewelde
FK Haugesund team overview
Haugesund enters this one on the back of a thrilling 4-2 victory against Kongsvinger.
The Lions have displayed fantastic momentum recently, putting together a strong run of five wins in their last six league outings.
Endre Eide's men will feel highly confident on the road despite a heavy 5-2 hiccup at Egersunds in their previous away trip.
Prior to that defeat, they had established a stellar two-match winning run on hostile territory. Vital to this rampant offense is star forward Sory Ibrahim Diarra, who commands the frontline as their main man with a massive contribution of 18 league goals.
However, the visiting squad faces a hit to depth following the shocking early-season departure of goalkeeper Amund Wichne.
Last matches of Haugesund
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Haugesund
4 : 2
Kongsvinger
1. Division
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Egersund
5 : 2
Haugesund
1. Division
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Haugesund
4 : 1
Ranheim
1. Division
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Raufoss
3 : 4
Haugesund
1. Division
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Haugesund
3 : 1
Moss
1. Division
Haugesund lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Egil Selvik
Defenders
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2
Mikkel Hope
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3
Ulrik Fredriksen
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4
Anders Bærtelsen
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12
Claus Niyukuri
Midfielders
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6
Anton Logi Lúdvíksson
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14
Julius Eskesen
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10
Morten Konradsen
Forwards
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7
Mathias Sauer
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11
Troy Engseth Nyhammer
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9
Sory Ibrahim Diarra
Prediction
This high-stakes promotion battle promises goals as two of the division's most explosive attacks collide. With Odds Ballklubb formidable on home turf and Haugesund boasting the lethal Sory Ibrahim Diarra upfront, defensive lines will be pushed to their limits. Given both teams' recent trend of high-scoring fixtures and their perfectly balanced historic rivalry, a thrilling, end-to-end 2-2 draw is the ultimate prediction for this Skagerak Arena showdown.
Three reasons we expect over 1.5 goals in the second half
- Eight of the last nine meetings between ODD BK and Haugesund produced goals at both ends.
- All the last six games of Haugesund produced three or more goals.
- Six of the last seven games of ODD BK produced three or more goals.
Main prediction Odd BK - Haugesund
Over 1.5 goals 2nd half
Best Odds:
1xBet
1.56
Odd BK vs Haugesund standings in 1. Division
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kongsvinger | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 36 - 21 | +15 | 30 |
| 2 | Strømsgodset | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 38 - 18 | +20 | 28 |
| 3 | Haugesund | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 40 - 25 | +15 | 28 |
| 4 | Stabæk | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 32 - 16 | +16 | 27 |
| 5 | Odd | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 26 - 16 | +10 | 24 |
| 6 | Ranheim | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 34 - 34 | 0 | 20 |
| 7 | Sandnes Ulf | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 21 - 19 | +2 | 19 |
| 8 | Hødd | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18 - 16 | +2 | 18 |
| 9 | Moss | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 23 - 29 | -6 | 17 |
| 10 | Egersund | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 21 - 25 | -4 | 16 |
| 11 | Bryne | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 18 - 22 | -4 | 16 |
| 12 | Sogndal | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 25 - 36 | -11 | 15 |
| 13 | Åsane | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 20 - 30 | -10 | 13 |
| 14 | Lyn | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 17 - 30 | -13 | 13 |
| 15 | Raufoss | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 17 - 31 | -14 | 13 |
| 16 | Strømmen | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 18 - 36 | -18 | 11 |