Vard Haugesund vs Arendal tips and predictions

Arendal too short in Division 2 encounter

Arendal are favoured by the sportsbooks. They should be but go carefully when analysing this clash.

So how do they measure up in terms of current form? Firstly, the hosts have registered 3 home wins from their last 5 games while the travelling side has suffered reverses in 3 of their recent 5 matches on the road.

Vard Haugesund will need to quickly find their top gear to have any chance. These home players have found some form on their own patch. They have scored three or more times in 3 of their recent 5 home matches and the rest of the team has been industrious too. At the back they have conceded no more than once in 6 of their last 7 games.

Arendal don't have a great record in defence away from home, conceding an average of 3.8 goals in their last 5 matches away from their own turf. There's not enough in the stats to get carried away with. These defenders will be taking all the necessary steps in training before the start. Form is temporary while class is permanent. They are favoured for a reason.

To be fair, it might be a turn-up for the books just to see the sides end with parity. The betting markets imply that both sides can score despite the favouritism for Arendal. It's not a strong view but the odds-against for the BTTS No looks more tempting on this occasion.