Monday 09/08/2014, 15:30, Norway Tippeligaen, Round 12, Stromsgodset vs Haugesund
Stromsgodset vs Haugesund Betting Preview
Stromsgodset is still sitting in the second place, but this is bound to change unless they find a way to win consecutive games. April was a great month, but things went downhill in May when the team drew twice, lost on the road at Stabaek and prevailed on just one occasion. Just when it seemed that things couldn't get any worse, they lost to Tromsdalen in the Norwegian Cup, a team that plays in the second flight. They try to return to their winning ways with a victory over last placed Haugesund, who won seven points in 11 games.
Stromsgodset vs Haugesund Betting Odds
Stromsgodset 1.40, Draw 4.80, Haugesund 7.70
Stromsgodset vs Haugesund Betting Tips
Stromsgodset fans are frustrated by the fact that their once remarkable offensive has been brought to a screeching halt. There is no obvious reason for why the strikers are no longer capable of penetrating even mediocre defenses, despite the fact that three of them start each match.
Manager Delia is starting to lose patience and he desperately needs youngsters Olsen and Keita to start acting as quality strikers. The 23 year old players are yet to score a goal in 2014 and they are only wasting scoring opportunities that their more experienced counterparts could convert into goals.
Kovacs has scored six times in 11 games but he's 36 years old, hence unable to play at the same level for 90 min. Sorum is five years younger but no longer in his prime and he also needs to be replaced quite often in the second half, despite the fact that he scored three times in seven matches.
Haugesund is fortunate to face Stromsgodset at this time, when their strikers are failing miserably, but they have their fair share of problems up front. Gytkjaer will be given the ball tonight, as he is the only striker with a decent ratio, having scored four goals in eight games. The team will feature five defenders and four midfielders, because the goal is to keep a clean sheet and if possible score on the counterattack.
Key Facts
- Haugesund hasn't won a championship match over the last month, but won twice in the Norwegian Cup.
- The two teams met 21 times and Stromsgodset claimed victory on 10 occasions while six games ended undecided.
Stromsgodset vs Haugesund Betting Prediction
It is hard to believe that Stromsgodset will fail once again, but given their miserable form and the ridiculously low odds, there is no reason in taking a leap of faith with them. The visitors will defend with all lines for 90 min., which means that there is tremendous value in the odds of 1.80 offered by Winner Sports for fewer than three goals to be scored.
Bet: Under 3 goals @ 1.80 with Winner Sports
