- Sogndal IL have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five matches
- FK Haugesund have won four of their last five games in the 1. Division 2026
Haugesund are on a roll
This weekend’s visit of in-form FK Haugesund to Sogndal IL should be a fascinating matchup of contrasting philosophies, as the visitors look to establish their promotion credentials against a home side that will aim to frustrate them. For those seeking the Sogndal IL vs FK Haugesund prediction, this fixture promises plenty of excitement.
Head coach Endre Eide has made an immediate impression on his new team since being appointed recently, introducing a front-heavy formation with a high defensive line and a proactive, pressing style. Haugesund have won two and lost just one of their three recent matches since Eide arrived, winning 2-0 at Hoedd, losing 3-2 at Stabaek and beating Sandnes Ulf 2-0 at home.
Eide’s attacking style has been well-suited by Sory Diarra, who has scored nine of his team’s 14 goals in their last five 1. Division 2026 fixtures. Kasper Skaanes is the key man for Sogndal, netting two of their five goals in the same period.
Sogndal won’t sit back
Luis Pimenta has taken a different approach since taking charge of Sogndal IL in January 2025, insisting on a compact, organised shape, flexible back four and narrow midfield. His team have played on the counter, and instead, our Sogndal IL vs FK Haugesund preview notes that they have not attempted to dominate possession, which makes for an interesting contrast with Haugesund.
Sogndal’s recent results have been mixed, losing 3-0 at Stroemsgodset, beating Aasane 2-0 at home and drawing 3-3 at Bryne. They are 12th in the 1. Division 2026 with four points from their opening five games and have won once and lost once in two home matches. This Sogndal IL vs FK Haugesund prediction suggests that form and tactical matchups could be decisive.
With 12 points from five matches, FK Haugesund are third in the same division and all signs point to the visitors taking the win on Sunday. Looking at the Sogndal IL vs FK Haugesund betting tips, the odds on ‘Both Teams to Score - No’ at 2.53 are attractive, because either Haugesund will keep a clean sheet or Sogndal will fail to score. The odds on ‘Over 2.5 goals’ of 1.51 also look inviting, as Haugesund can surely score a few to see off their opponents.
Backing the visitors to win at 2.29 looks like a sure bet.
