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- Competition: Division
- Date: 3rd July 2026
- Kick-off: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CEST
- Venue: Ranheim Extra Arena
A Friday evening clash in Norway's second division sees Ranheim host Stabæk in a match with important points at stake. Stabæk arrive with the stronger recent record between the sides and will be looking to continue that trend away from home, while Ranheim hope to make home advantage count. Here's a look at the likely lineups, key tactical battles, and the best betting angles for this Norwegian First Division encounter.
Ranheim vs Stabaek Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Stabaek
5 : 2
Ranheim
Club Friendlies 3
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Ranheim
1 : 1
Stabaek
1. Division
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Stabaek
1 : 2
Ranheim
1. Division
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Stabaek
3 : 0
Ranheim
1. Division
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Ranheim
3 : 0
Stabaek
1. Division
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Stabaek
3 : 2
Ranheim
1. Division
Stabæk holds the historic upper hand over 13 meetings, claiming six wins to Ranheim's three. These high-scoring encounters consistently deliver plenty of entertainment, averaging 3.15 goals per game. However, Stabæk holds the psychological edge ahead of this clash, having secured a 5–2 victory in their most recent friendly meeting in February.
Ranheim team overview
Ranheim enters this one on the back of a disappointing 3–0 away defeat against Åsane Fotball.
The Blue Warriors have now won two in a row scoring exactly three goals in both games. Despite their traveling woes, Kåre Ingebrigtsen's men remain formidable on their own turf.
Ranheim boast a seven-match unbeaten streak at the EXTRA Arena, a run that features five wins in which they score 3+ goals.
Vital to this strong home record is talismanic forward Mikael Törset Johnsen, who has already carried the attack with a stellar 11-goal contribution this season.
However, the squad will have to navigate this tactical test without key midfielder Stian Sjøvold, who remains a noticeable absentee following a mid-June injury and the official conclusion of his short-term loan spell from Vålerenga.
Last matches of Ranheim
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Åsane
3 : 0
Ranheim
1. Division
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Ranheim
3 : 2
Lyn
1. Division
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Haugesund
4 : 1
Ranheim
1. Division
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Ranheim
2 : 2
Strømmen
1. Division
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Ranheim
5 : 1
Sandnes Ulf
1. Division
Ranheim lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Simen Vidtun Nilsen
Defenders
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2
Jørgen Olsen Øveraas
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21
Nikolai Skuseth
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3
Christian Eggen Rismark
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5
Hakon Gangstad
Midfielders
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7
Oliver Holdal
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6
Jakob Tromsdal
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14
John Hou Sæter
Forwards
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11
Mikael Törset Johnsen
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9
Bendik Bye
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19
Gustav Mogensen
Stabaek team overview
Stabæk enters this one on the back of a comfortable 2–0 home victory against Bryne. The De Blaa have now lost only one of their last six, maintaining a highly competitive position near the top of the First Division standings.
Despite their impressive scoring output overall, Kjell André Thu's men have found life difficult on the road lately, coming into this fixture determined to end a frustrating three-match winless streak away from home.
Essential to steering their away form back on track will be star forward Magnus Lankhof Dahlby, who has already provided a vital 8-goal contribution to spearhead the offensive unit this season.
However, the traveling side must format their midfield blueprint without the services of creative engine Sebastian Olderheim, who remains a massive absentee after picking up an injury just fourteen minutes into their last outing.
Last matches of Stabaek
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Stabaek
2 : 0
Bryne
1. Division
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Strømmen
1 : 0
Stabaek
1. Division
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Stabaek
3 : 1
Egersund
1. Division
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Moss
2 : 2
Stabaek
1. Division
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Stabaek
2 : 0
Kongsvinger
1. Division
Stabaek lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Sondre Rossbach
Defenders
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2
Kasper Pedersen
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4
Nicolai Næss
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5
ørgen Skjelvik
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3
Jon Haukvik Øya
Midfielders
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6
Magnus Christensen
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10
Herman Geelmuyden
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7
Rasmus Eggen Vinge
Forwards
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14
Thomas Roberts
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11
Oskar Spiten-Nysæter
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9
Magnus Lankhof Dahlby
Prediction
Ranheim and Stabæk meet at the EXTRA Arena in a matchup between two attack-minded teams that have also shown weaknesses at the back. Ranheim have been strong in front of goal at home, while Stabæk's away matches regularly produce plenty of chances and goals. With the hosts unbeaten in their last seven home games and the visitors losing only one of their last six, this contest could be closely fought from start to finish. A high-scoring draw looks like a realistic outcome, with a 2–2 result standing out as a solid prediction.
Three reasons we expect over 3.5 goals in this one
- Four of the last six away games of Stabaek produced four goals.
- Seven of the last eight games of Stabaek finished with over 3.5 goals.
- The last meeting between the two sides produced five goals.
Main prediction Ranheim - Stabaek
Over 3.5 goals
Best Odds:
Ranheim vs Stabaek standings in 1. Division
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strømsgodset | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 38 - 18 | +20 | 28 |
| 2 | Haugesund | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 40 - 25 | +15 | 28 |
| 3 | Kongsvinger | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 31 - 20 | +11 | 27 |
| 4 | Stabæk | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 27 - 14 | +13 | 24 |
| 5 | Odd | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 26 - 16 | +10 | 24 |
| 6 | Ranheim | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 32 - 29 | +3 | 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 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 24 - 31 | -7 | 15 |
| 13 | Åsane | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 18 - 24 | -6 | 13 |
| 14 | Strømmen | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 18 - 35 | -17 | 11 |
| 15 | Raufoss | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 16 - 31 | -15 | 10 |
| 16 | Lyn | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 11 - 28 | -17 | 10 |