Bryne vs HamKam: Who will break away from the relegation zone?
In the 11th round of the Norwegian Eliteserien, Bryne will host HamKam at home on Sunday, June 29, at 17:00 Central European Time. Here’s my take on this clash.
Bryne vs HamKam: Match facts and head-to-head
- Bryne are unbeaten in three straight matches, suffering just one defeat in their last five outings.
- HamKam have won only one of their previous four away games.
- HamKam have the second-worst attack in the Eliteserien, with just 11 goals.
- Bryne have scored at least once in three consecutive matches, while HamKam have found the net in five straight.
- Bryne lose without scoring in 29% of matches, HamKam in 21%.
- HamKam keep more clean-sheet wins: 29% of matches compared to Bryne’s 14%.
- The last head-to-head between these sides ended in a 2-2 draw.
Bryne vs HamKam: Match preview
Both teams are stuck in the lower half of the table and battling for survival. Bryne and HamKam are desperate to pull away from the danger zone, and this game could play a pivotal role in the fight to stay in the Eliteserien.
Bryne are enjoying a three-game unbeaten streak—one draw and two wins. The team has also scored in three matches running. At home, Bryne have won their last two matches and boast three victories in five home fixtures overall. After ten rounds, they’ve picked up 13 points and sit 11th in the table, five points clear of the drop zone.
HamKam aren’t far behind Bryne in the standings. They have 11 points after ten rounds and sit below their rivals. In their last match, HamKam suffered a 1-3 defeat. Away from home, they’ve managed just one win in their last four. On top of that, HamKam have scored only 11 goals—the league’s second-worst attacking record.
Probable lineups
- Bryne: De Boer; Kriger, Haar, Husebø, Kvigstad; Saunes, Sodal, Strunk, Scriven; Moreira, Boyadjic
- HamKam: Sandberg; Granat, Mares, Bjarnason; Nielsen, Simenstad, Soras, Roaldsoy, Jonsson; Lien, Mawa
Prediction
Both sides are languishing near the bottom of the table and fighting for survival. However, Bryne have shown solid form at home, whereas HamKam have struggled on the road. My pick is a home win for Bryne at odds of 1.84.
