Stabaek 2 vs Melbo tips and predictions

Melbo to pocket a win

On 8 points Stabaek 2 will host Melbo, on 9 points. There's just 2 places separating the two clubs.

Melbo are coming into this one expecting to win. There is not much on offer in the prices however. The following preview determines the most important goal scoring stats in order to explain the best value selection - which is the away win.

There is not a huge amount of distance between these sides and the hosts will want to move on from some of their recent displays. Stabaek 2 have been causing a lot of headaches in terms of betting strategy. They've lost 8 of their last 17 games at home. Their defensive issues at home could turn out to be important in this clash. They conceded three or more goals in 8 of their last 18 home matches which lends some further evidence supporting the away win.

Melbo have been victorious in 6 of their last 8 trips away. In defence they have also posted some good numbers. They've kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 8 away matches. One way or another it looks like a decent clash and the crux of the matter is that the away win is the best pick. Most of their wins have been made possible by how clinical they can be in front of goal. They've scored three or more goals in 11 of their last 17 games which is an aspect of their game that they will want to continue adding to here.

The clash does have an anything could happen feel about it though. So don't rule out the match ending in parity. Most observers believe that both sides can get in on the act as they can both be dangerous in attack. But with the odds-against price on BTTS No that looks like a good way to extract some value here.