Sandefjord vs HamKam Prediction and Betting Tips

Sandefjord and HamKam battle for three points in an Eliteserien round 12 fixture on Thursday (June 27). The hosts have not been in action since sharing the spoils in a 3-3 draw at KFUM Oslo.

They were reduced to 10 men in the 36th minute following Stian Kristiansen's dismissal after two yellow cards. All six goals in the game came in the second half, with Mame Ndiaye, Haitam Aleesami and Simen Hestnes scoring for Oslo, while Simon Amin, Eman Markovic and Sander Mork netted for Sandefjord.

HamKam, meanwhile, fell to a 2-1 home defeat to Brann. Joachim Soltvedt broke the deadlock from the spot in the ninth minute before missing another late on. Ole Blomberg scored the winner after Gard Simenstad had equalised six minutes after the break.

The loss left Grønnbuksene in 10th spot, having garnered 10 points from 12 games, while Sandefjord are bottom of the standings with nine points.

Sandefjord vs HamKam Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

HamKam have nine wins from their last 17 head-to-head games, while Sandefjord have been victorious eight times.
Their most recent clash in October 2023 saw HmKam claim a 1-0 away victory.
HamKam have won five of their last six head-to-head games, losing one.
Six of Sandefjord's last seven league games have had goals at both ends.
Four of HamKam's last five competitive games have produced at least three goals.
Four of Sandefjord's last five league games have been level at half-time.
Sandefjord's are winless in five league games, losing three.

Sandefjord vs HamKam Prediction

Sandefjord are outside the relegation zone on goal difference, so a loss could see them drop into the bottom-three. They have struggled in this fixture in recent years but are the pre-game favourites owing to their home advantage.

HamKam, for their part, are last in the standings, but a win will see them climb out of the relegation zone. Jakob Michelsen's side boosted their survival hopes with a five-game unbeaten run (two wins) but lost their last two games before the break.

This is a relegation six-pointer, and there are high stakes involved. Draws are uncommon in this fixture, but expct the spoils to be shared in a low-scoring stalemate.

Prediction: Sandefjord 1-1 HamKam

Sandefjord vs HamKam Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Draw

Tip 2 - Both teams to score

Tip 3 - Over 1.5 goals

Tip 4 - Half-time/Full-time result: Draw/Draw

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