Fredrikstad vs Tromsø: Who will come out on top in the race for European spots?
In round 11 of Norway's Eliteserien, Fredrikstad will host Tromsø on their home turf. The match is scheduled for Sunday, June 29, at 17:00 Central European Time. Here’s our in-depth preview and prediction for this encounter.
Fredrikstad vs Tromsø: Match facts and head-to-head
- Fredrikstad are winless in their last five matches: four defeats and two draws.
- Tromsø have claimed victory in five of their last six outings.
- Fredrikstad have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches.
- Tromsø have won six of their last seven away games.
- Fredrikstad have secured 40% of their wins without conceding this season, compared to 31% for Tromsø.
- However, Fredrikstad also lose more often without scoring: 20% of matches, versus 15% for Tromsø.
- The last head-to-head between these two sides ended in a resounding 3-0 win for Tromsø.
Fredrikstad vs Tromsø: Match preview
Fredrikstad currently sit in mid-table, but their gap to the European qualification spots is far from insurmountable. After 11 rounds, they have 17 points—just two behind fourth place and five adrift of third. However, Fredrikstad have played more matches than some of their rivals, including Tromsø, which could prove crucial as those teams have games in hand to potentially pick up more points.
Tromsø, as mentioned, have a game in hand. They’ve played ten matches and collected 19 points. On tiebreakers, they trail Bodø/Glimt, but Tromsø also have more games played. The gap to third place is only three points, and Rosenborg, who currently occupy third, have played two more matches. So, in terms of points dropped, Tromsø are very much in the hunt for a top-three finish.
Probable line-ups
- Fredrikstad: Fischer; Rafn, Fredriksen, Fall; Eid, Shein, Owusu, Metcalfe; Surliokk, Holten, Skogvold
- Tromsø: Haugaard; Kornic, Jenssen, Guddal, Kinte, Norheim; Edwardsson, Jenssen, Herto-Dahl; Camoes, Erlien
Prediction
Both teams are hovering near the European spots, so it’s only natural that Fredrikstad and Tromsø will be eager to take points from this clash. My prediction: both teams to score. The odds for this outcome are 1.93.
