- Odds Ballklubb are the top of the 1. Division 2026 with 10 points from four matches, winning three, drawing one and losing one of their last five.
- Raufoss Fotball are second-bottom in 14th place with one point from three games in the 1. Division 2026, losing three, drawing two and winning none of their last five.
Raufoss can’t catch a break
Raufoss Fotball have made a terrible start to the 1. Division 2026, with just one point from their first three games in the division.
They have been poor, losing three, drawing two and winning none of their last five competitive games.
Visitors Raufoss, who famously beat Odds Ballklubb 2-1 away from home in the OBOS-ligaen in 2025, will travel to Skagerak Arena on Friday aiming to get their campaign up and running against one of the favourites for the title. Our Odds Ballklubb vs Raufoss Fotball prediction is that the hosts will be especially motivated given their recent history against Raufoss.
Odds will feel like they’ve been cursed since they’ve failed to defeat Raufoss in two meetings, but the hosts have looked a class above most of the 1. Division 2026 so far and should be able to reverse that trend against a poor travelling Raufoss side.
Ballklubb are ball-dominant and high-pressers
Odds Ballklubb are a possession-based side with a proactive and attacking style of play. The Ballklubb have averaged 3 goals per match at home in the 1. Division 2026, but their identity and firepower aren’t solely reliant on goalscoring.
Per Frandsen’s men are high-pressers that dominate territory and are just as likely to score a goal through a creative midfield play or a piece of individual brilliance. This Odds Ballklubb vs Raufoss Fotball preview highlights that the Ballklubb can match up well against any side in this division with their style of play.
They come into this game with an impressive win-draw-loss ratio of W3, D1, L1 and remain unbeaten at Skagerak Arena (W1, D1). In fact, the Odds Ballklubb vs Raufoss Fotball prediction points to a likely continuation of their unbeaten streak at home. They showed incredible resolve at home to Stabaek in a 2-2 draw and showed their attacking prowess by beating Bryne FK 2-1 away. Ballklubb can score goals, but they can also be a threat when defending from the front.
Raufoss are disciplined, direct and energetic
Kasey Wehrman has a different tactical identity to get across to his side, preferring a more pragmatic and disciplined approach. Raufoss are direct but in an organised way, focusing on collective discipline and direct transitions. They’ve been struggling this season and Wehrman has yet to see the results he’s looking for.
Filip Da Silva has been their main goal threat, scoring 2 of their 4 goals in the last 5 matches, and his pace and energy on the flanks can be a real spark for Raufoss. They have scored just one goal in their only away league game and look to be struggling in the division, so the Odds Ballklubb vs Raufoss Fotball prediction is that their attacking efforts may not be enough against Ballklubb’s solid defense.
Ballklubb should dominate
Two contrasting styles will clash here and we believe that Odds will come out on top. Frandsen’s side have been excellent this season, as have many of the sides he has previously managed, and his tactical identity has been clear since he took the helm in September 2025.
We’re taking the favourites at 1.61 to claim all three points and continue their early-season dominance in the division. Raufoss have been really poor so far and can’t get a break, even in their only home game they were held to a 1-1 draw by IL Hodd Ulsteinvik.
Over 2.5 goals is 1.46, BTTS (yes) is 1.54 and both of those favour the home side. For those looking for Odds Ballklubb vs Raufoss Fotball betting tips, this game should be open, and with both sides conceding goals recently we’re expecting to see both sides hit the net.
