Fredrikstad vs Haugesund Match Analysis & Prediction
14/08/2024 8:00 pm
Two sides operating at opposite ends of the Norwegian Eliteserien table will meet on Wednesday when fifth-placed Fredrikstad host 16th-placed FK Haugesund at the Nye Fredrikstad Stadion.
Fredrikstad are having a sensational fisrt campaign back in the Eliteserien since their relegation in 2012, sitting fifth in the table with 28 points from 17 matches.
With just under half of the season remaining, they are still firmly in the race for the European spots, trailing fourth-placed Molde by only three points and with a game in hand over all their competitors.
Following Mikkjal Thomassen’s departure, Andreas Hagen has managed to improve the side’s fortunes in his thee matches as manager, ending a run of six games without victory with a 1-0 win against HamKam in his first encounter, followed by draws in the following two contests.
While Fredrikstad have been hard to beat at their home ground this year, losing just one game at the Nye Fredrikstad Stadion, they will be looking to end a run of four successive draws when playing at their own stadium.
Meanwhile, Haugesund come into this contest sat at the bottom of the division with just 17 points, but they could move as high as 11th if they are to take all three points from this one.
Sancheev Manoharan had an immediate positive effect upon becoming manager in May, ending a three-game losing run with a draw and a win in his first two matches in charge.
That improved form continued in the following six games with two wins and a draw, but they have slipped back down to the foot of the league standings with three successive defeats heading into Wednesday’s contest.
Haugesund have not won an away game in six competitive matches prior to Wednesday’s contest, but they have prevailed in two of the last three encounters between these two sides.
Fredrikstad vs. Haugesund Head to head
In the previous seven meetings between these two sides, Fredrikstad have claimed two victories while Haugesund have won three, and they have drawn in two. Haugesund have scored eight goals and conceded seven in the process.
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29/06/2011Fredrikstad1Haugesund0Eliteserien
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16/10/2011Haugesund3Fredrikstad2Eliteserien
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13/05/2012Fredrikstad0Haugesund0Eliteserien
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07/10/2012Haugesund1Fredrikstad0Eliteserien
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28/02/2013Haugesund1Fredrikstad0Club Friendlies
Fredrikstad Team News
Fredrikstad will be boosted by the return of Maxwell Woldezi after the defender served a one-game suspension for an accumulation of yellow cards in their last game.
Patrick Metcalfe could be a doubt for the hosts after the midfielder was taken off in the 61st minute of their draw with KFUM Oslo due to an injury concern.
Fredrikstad's Last 5 Matches
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08/07/2024Kristiansund3Fredrikstad1Eliteserien
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13/07/2024Fredrikstad0Molde0Eliteserien
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21/07/2024HamKam0Fredrikstad1Eliteserien
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27/07/2024Fredrikstad2Rosenborg2Eliteserien
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04/08/2024Fredrikstad0KFUM0Eliteserien
Haugesund Team News
Haugesund’s Andres Bartelsen, Claus Niyukuri and Martin Samuelsen are all expected to be out until later this month, while Amund Wichne is out for the season due to a cruciate ligament injury.
Having scored just 18 times in the league, the joint-fewest of any side, the visitors will be relying on Morten Agnes Konradsen, Sondre Liseth and Julius Eskensen to improve their efficiency in front of goal.
Haugesund's Last 5 Matches
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13/07/2024Brann1Haugesund1Eliteserien
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21/07/2024Haugesund1Viking0Eliteserien
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28/07/2024Sandefjord4Haugesund3Eliteserien
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03/08/2024Bodo/Glimt4Haugesund2Eliteserien
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10/08/2024Haugesund0HamKam1Eliteserien
Fredrikstad vs. Haugesund: Odds and Predictions
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