Egersund vs Aalesund tips and predictions

OBOS-ligaen match offers big price against home glory

The home side is not expected to present a threat but in the balance of play they are surely the value.

Egersund can take encouragement from the results they've posted leading up to this clash. The hosts have registered 14 wins in 19 matches. Without the success they'd want the travelling side has pulled up short at times. They've lost 14 of their recent 19 matches on the road. While it will be considered an upset if Egersund windon't rule out heartache for Aalesund fans.

Egersund need to concentrate on the positives from some of their recent performances. They have looked comfortable on the ball. Their recent 12 matches have resulted in them knocking in an average of 3.5 goals per game.

Aalesund have actually conceded three or more goals in 10 of their last 20 matches. And the home side will be looking for evidence that they aren't facing annihilation. The visitors have not been able to fall back on on their goal-scorers lately. They've scored one or less goals in 16 of their last 20 matches.

It might be that the offensive play in the hosts' recent displays is going to make the difference between the two sides. If they are to somehow pull it off, it is important that they build on this momentum.

The sportsbooks are predicting goals at both ends of the park despite the favouritism for Aalesund. However, the odds-against for the BTTS No looks slightly more tempting on this occasion.