- Kongsvinger IL are unbeaten in five matches (W3, D2).
- Stabaek have a perfect home record in 1. Division 2026 (W2, D0, L0).
Stabaek and Kongsvinger IL in direct promotion battle
Kongsvinger IL are in second place on 14 points from six matches, a point ahead of 3rd-placed Stabaek on 13 points from 6 matches, in 1. Division 2026. Both teams have been in impressive form and this should be a good game of soccer, according to our Stabaek vs Kongsvinger IL prediction.
Stabaek’s boss Kjell Andre Thu has brought a more offensive philosophy to the club since taking the reins in January 2026 and his players have responded well to the new approach. Stabaek have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five, with the last two matches being a 1-2 home defeat to Raufoss and a 2-2 away draw at Sogndal.
Kongsvinger IL boss Johan Peter Vennberg has had less time to implement his tactics but has made a marked impact on the club’s game since joining in October 2023. Vennberg’s side are unbeaten in their last five matches, winning three and drawing two, including an impressive 3-0 away win at Lyn and a 4-2 home victory over Odds Ballklubb. This Stabaek vs Kongsvinger IL preview highlights the strengths both managers bring to this important clash.
Kongsvinger IL can exploit Stabaek’s defence
Kongsvinger IL won the last head-to-head between these two clubs 2-1 at home in the OBOS-ligaen 2025 but have never beaten Stabaek away from home in two previous visits. The Stabaek vs Kongsvinger IL betting tips suggest looking at both sides’ head-to-head records before making any picks.
Kongsvinger IL are on a two match winning streak and are in good form on the road, with a 100% unbeaten record in three away fixtures in 1. Division 2026. A high scoring game should be expected in this clash of contrasting attacking styles as Stabaek’s preference for structured build-up play and positional dominance will look to dictate the tempo and pressure the Kongsvinger IL midfield in organised phases, while Kongsvinger IL prefer to play a more direct and physical game, pressing high up the field and attempting to win the ball back and exploit the transitions.
Stabaek are a more team-oriented side, with multiple players chipping in with goals and assists in recent fixtures, while Daniel Job has been a real threat down Kongsvinger IL’s right side, with two of the club's last five goals. Stabaek have won both their two home matches in 1. Division 2026, conceding two goals in the process, and Kongsvinger IL have scored an average of two goals in their away matches in this division, so both teams should score in this match.
Additionally, the Stabaek vs Kongsvinger IL prediction points to a close encounter with value on goals and both teams finding the net.
Kongsvinger IL to win at 2.53, Over 2.5 goals at 1.33 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.33 are the top bets for Monday’s 1. Division 2026 clash.
