Wednesday 13/08/2014, 19:00, Norway Super Cup, Stabaek vs Haugesund

Stabaek vs Haugesund Preview

The Norwegian cup resumes with the remaining teams and after a couple of preliminary rounds, some of the best formations from the first Norwegian division go head to head. Stabaek and Haugesund have plenty of things to solve in Tippeligaen, as none of them is out of the woods when it comes to avoiding relegation. Meanwhile, they try to advance to the next stage of the competition, one that might send the winner to another Europa League preliminary campaign.

Stabaek vs Haugesund Odds

At Bet365

Stabaek 2.40, Draw 3.60, Haugesund 2.80

Stabaek vs Haugesund Tips

Stabaek grew a lot over the last couple of weeks and following a dismal streak in June, the team returned to his winning ways. Collecting points has been much easier, despite the fact that they played against some of the best teams in Tippeligaen. It all began with a thrilling match against Brann that ended 1-1, with both teams scoring in overtime, but this was just the beginning of an impressive run.

One of the reasons for why Stabaek are credited with the first chance tonight by bookmakers, has to do with the fact that they scored at least two goals in the last four matches. They lost once, but the game could've gone either way, with Valerenga failing to properly take advantage of home pitch.

An otherwise defensive minded team, Stabaek has two dangerous strikers and both Boli and Brustad late in every single match so far. They are also tied with eight goals each and caused plenty of headaches to leaders Molde in the previous round, after also scoring in the 4-1 thrashing of Rosenborg.

Haugesund is no pushover and they are running a successful streak of three games, winning twice and drawing once at home against Viking. Home pitch advantage means a great deal for this team, but on the road they are far less effective and only won twice in nine games.

Key Facts

• Haugesund won four of the last six games, but still have a weaker head to head record with Stabaek
• Stabaek are on a scoring spree and if Boli and Brustad come out firing from the first minute, they will have no problem in boxing Haugesund in

Stabaek vs Haugesund Prediction

The odds for a home win are terrific at 2.40 with Bet365, but they are unlikely to hold until the match starts, so punters shouldn't wait any longer. Taking the safety net of a draw no bet wager is a valid option, but the odds sink deep below even value, which makes them less tempting.

Bet: Stabaek @ 2.40 with Bet365