Sandefjord vs Haugesund Prediction and Betting Tips

Norwegian Eliteserien returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Sandefjord host Haugesund on Sunday (July 28). Sancheev Manoharan’s Haugesund are unbeaten in five league visits to the Komplett Arena.

Sandefjord turned in an impressive display last time out, as they picked up a surprise 2-1 victory over leaders Bodo/Glimt at home. Before that, Andreas Tegstrom’s side were on an eight-game winless run in the league, losing five since May.

Despite the win over Bodo/Glimt, Sandefjord remain rooted to the bottom of the Eliteserien, having picked up just 13 points from 15 matches.

Meanwhile, Tunisian midfielder Sebastian Tounekti grabbed the headlines for Haugesund, as his second-half strike was enough to hand them a 1-0 victory over Viking last Sunday.

Manoharan’s men were winless in three league matches, losing twice since July. With 17 points from 14 games, Haugesund are 11th in the Eliteserien but could move to seventh with all three points.

Sandefjord vs Haugesund Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Haugesund have 15 wins in their last 27 meetings with Sandefjord, who have won four times.
Haugesund are unbeaten in four games against Tegstrom’s men, winning two since a 3-1 loss in April 2022.
Sandefjord have lost three of their last four home games, with a 2-1 victory over Bodo/Glimt on July 13 being the exception.
Haugesund are winless in four Eliteserien away matches, losing twice since a 1-0 victory at Tromso in April.

Sandefjord vs Haugesund Prediction

Fresh off a stunning victory over Bodo/Glimt, Sandefjord will head into the weekend with renewed confidence. While the visitors should put up a fight, Sandefjord’s home advantage gives them a slight edge, and they should claim all three points.

Prediction: Sandefjord 2-1 Haugesund

Sandefjord vs Haugesund Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Sandefjord to win

Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in five of their last six meetings.)

Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in seven of their last eight encounters.)

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