Norwegian Eliteserien: HamKam vs Tromsø: Prediction, facts, betting tips and head-to-head - July 18, 2026
On Saturday, July 18, HamKam will host Tromsø in a Matchday 14 clash of the Norwegian Eliteserien. Kick-off is scheduled for 14:00 CET, and here's my betting pick for the match.
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HamKam vs Tromsø: Match facts and head-to-head
- Tromsø are the leaders of the Norwegian championship.
- HamKam have scored at least one goal in each of their last 14 matches.
- Tromsø have won their last two matches and are unbeaten in four.
- HamKam have won each of their last four home matches.
- Tromsø are winless in their last three away matches.
- Tromsø have kept a clean sheet in 43% of their matches this season, while HamKam have done so in 27%.
- Tromsø have not suffered a goalless defeat in the current campaign.
- Tromsø beat HamKam 1-0 in the most recent meeting between the sides.
HamKam vs Tromsø: Match preview
HamKam have been performing quite well in the current campaign. The team sit sixth in the Eliteserien standings with 18 points from 11 matches. Moreover, compared to Tromsø, HamKam have three games in hand and still have a chance to make up ground on the top four. Last season, the club delivered a fairly average campaign, finishing 11th in the table, but their results are clearly better this time around. That said, they are only six points clear of the relegation zone, so HamKam cannot afford to relax.
Tromsø have also been in excellent form this season and currently top the Eliteserien standings with 28 points. However, their lead over second place is just one point, while the gap to third is only two. Another concern is that Tromsø have played more matches than their closest rivals. Viking have played 11 matches, while Bodø/Glimt have played 12. As a result, the title race will become even more challenging. Last season, the team finished third, and they will begin their UEFA Europa League qualifying campaign next week.
Probable lineups
- HamKam: Sandberg; Metcalfe, Gjone, Opsahl, Amundsen-Day, Ekeroth; Mettler, Mares, Potur; Niang, Udahl
- Tromsø: Haugaard; Skjaervik, Guddal, Vadebu; Cornic, Edvardsson, Jenssen, Hjerto-Dahl, Innvaer; L. Larsen, H. Larsen
Prediction
HamKam have been performing well this season, just like Tromsø. I expect an entertaining contest, and my recommendation is to back both teams to score in this match.
