Sunday 06/07/2014, 19:00, Norway Tippeligaen, Round 14, Stabaek vs Aalesund

Stabaek vs Aalesund Betting Preview

Stabaek was one of the hottest teams in May, with a string of four consecutive wins, but that is nothing more than a distant memory. Since that winning streak, they lost three out of four games and won a single match in the Norwegian cup against a team playing in the lower divisions. They need to quickly return to form if they are to stay in the first half and this seems to be quite possible against the likes of Aalesund.

Stabaek vs Aalesund Betting Odds

At Ladbrokes

Stabaek 2.10, Draw 3.40, Aalesund 3.30

Stabaek vs Aalesund Betting Tips

Aalesund also played in the Norwegian cup but unfortunately for them they drew the short straw and were pit against Lillestrom. The team also plays in the Tippeligaen and is one of the hottest squads this month, which explains why the hosts started as underdogs. Their opponents dominated the match from start to finish and won in overtime, causing Aalesund's untimely elimination from the competition.

The visitors have more pressing matters to take care of, because their recent slide brought them dangerously close to the relegation area. They now have just one point ahead of Haugesund and Sandnes while rock bottom Brann is three points behind and not to be underestimated. They won the championship a couple of years ago and even though the team is nothing more than a pale shadow of that formation, they can still put up a convincing fight.

Aalesund is on the worst scoring team in the Norwegian first division, with their most prolific scorer being a 35-year-old defender. Upfront, they rely on youngster Grytten and veteran Aaroy although just one of them, will play tonight in a match that the visitors hope to end undecided.

After losing consecutive games and being held to a single goal, the hosts are under a lot of pressure to return to their winning ways. This is the best chance for Stabaek to start a winning streak, as they will be facing the bottom three teams in the next two weeks.

Key Facts

• Stabaek lost the last three domestic league games and each time scored exactly one goal, while conceding a total of 11.
• In seven games played at home against Aalesund, Stabaek won five times and lost once

Stabaek vs Aalesund Betting Prediction

The hosts are quite vulnerable in their own half, but this shouldn't be a problem tonight if they come out firing on all cylinders. Aalesund's defenses are just as bad, but the difference is that the visitors don't have quality strikers to keep them afloat if they allow an early goal. Even odds offered by Ladbrokes for the hosts to prevail are good enough to convince punters that it is worth trusting Stabaek despite the disappointing run.

Bet: Stabaek @ 2.00 with Ladbrokes