- Raufoss Fotball have won two and lost three of their last five games.
- FK Haugesund have won three of their last five and are coming off consecutive victories.
- Haugesund have won three and lost two of their five away league games (avg 3.20 goals for & 2.00 goals against).
Highly contrasting sides clash on Sunday
Raufoss Fotball and FK Haugesund bring contrasting styles to the table for their 1. Division clash on Sunday, with Raufoss playing a wide-based, transition-heavy brand of soccer with a high tempo, while Haugesund are more of a structured, vertical attack team that has a high intensity pressing game.
Kasey Wehrman has his men going forward quickly and getting wide to attack and counter-attack, while Endre Eide has Haugesund pressing high up the field and looking to force turnovers before moving the ball down their flanks.
The contrasting natures of these two teams should make for a fast-paced, end-to-end game with plenty of goalmouth action, so our Raufoss Fotball vs FK Haugesund prediction is to back over 2.5 goals at 1.5 and both teams to score at the same odds.
Haugesund have momentum to win the game
Raufoss have had mixed results across their previous five games, thumping Bryne 3-0 at home before edging Stabaek 2-1 away from home. Their latest result was a 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Aasane, a defeat which has seen them slip to 14th in the standings with just seven points from nine games.
The Raufoss Fotball vs FK Haugesund preview notes that Haugesund, on the other hand, come into the match coming off back-to-back wins in the 1. Division and are 3rd in the table with 19 points from their nine games this season.
Markus Aanesland has been a key player for Raufoss with two goals in his last five, while no one in this division is currently more deadly than Sory Diarra, who has six goals in FK’s last five fixtures.
Niklas Sandberg has been a creative engine for Haugesund, providing five assists in their last five matches, so he could be the best bet to get on the scoreboard when they travel to Raufoss on Sunday.
Regarding Raufoss Fotball vs FK Haugesund betting tips, we’re supporting Haugesund to come out on top in what should be an entertaining game, with the favourites available at an excellent 1.86. As another Raufoss Fotball vs FK Haugesund prediction, keep an eye on Sandberg to play a decisive role for the visitors.
