- Tromsø IL sit 4th in the Eliteserien 2025 with 39 points from 21 games, and they boast a good home record in the division (W6, D1, L3).
- Ham-Kam are languishing in 13th with 21 points from 21 games.
Tough away test for Ham-Kam
This Sunday’s game between Tromsø IL and Ham-Kam features two teams in contrasting form so far in the Eliteserien 2025, but it is the home side who are the clear favorites at 1.46, with Ham-Kam listed at 7.05.
While not the most heated matchup, our Tromso IL vs Ham-Kam preview highlights just how significant a fixture this is for both sides, with the visitors needing points to stabilize their position in the lower half of the table, while Tromsø IL will be looking to consolidate their position in the upper echelons with another win.
Tromsø are a much more consistent side at the moment, and according to the latest Tromso IL vs Ham-Kam prediction, they have some momentum going into this match after two good performances; a 2-0 home victory over KFUM, and a 2-0 success at Bryne last time out. They average 1.40 goals scored and 0.90 goals conceded per home game in the Eliteserien 2025, so they score with some frequency while remaining tight at the back.
Hosts have the momentum
Ham-Kam will likely try to frustrate the play of Tromsø, who like to press together in waves and transition with their athletic wing-backs and midfielders. New boss Thomas Myhre has overseen a more pragmatic approach to the game since taking over in June 2025, and he seems to be prioritising compactness in a 4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1 system over trying to go toe-to-toe with the opposition.
In their last 5 matches, the club’s record stands at 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats, so he has some way to go before he is able to steady the ship at Ham-Kam.
Nevertheless, this Tromso IL vs Ham-Kam prediction suggests Ham-Kam will find it difficult; they have won just 2 of their 10 away games in the Eliteserien 2025, drawing 3 and losing 5, so it’s hard to see them getting a result on the road against a strong Tromsø side. The Hamar club have scored just 10 goals in those 10 games, so are going to find it tough to break down the resilient hosts, who average 1.7 scored and Ham-Kam average 1.3 as visitors in their last 5 encounters.
Swerve odds-on Tromsø
Given the disparity in recent form, league standing and home-field advantage, the odds on the favourite for this one look too short, so we’re swerving Tromsø IL to win at 1.46.
On the other hand, if you’re looking for Tromso IL vs Ham-Kam betting tips, there is some value to be had in the correct score market, where the host’s strong home defensive record and the visitor’s inability to score on the road means that a Tromsø IL win to nil bet could be the way to play.
When weighing up the strengths of both teams, the Tromso IL vs Ham-Kam prediction is that this will be a battle on the flanks between two different systems, and the wingers and wing-backs will most likely decide the outcome. Tromsø IL have the better players and form, however, so we’re going with the favourites to get 3 points.
