Vard Haugesund vs Sandnes Ulf Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Vard Haugesund vs Sandnes Ulf Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview

Saturday’s action in the Norwegian PostNord-ligaen between Vard Haugesund and Sandnes Ulf.

Following a tricky start to the season, Vard Haugesund have been fantastic in recent weeks, going unbeaten in their last five games. On the other hand, placed in 2nd spot, Sandnes Ulf have had a phenomenal early campaign.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about the sides ahead of kick-off.

Key Stats

• Vard Haugesund have scored 11 goals in their last five matches

• Vard Haugesund have not kept a clean sheet in their last 10 matches

• Sandnes Ulf have won the previous two meetings against Vard Haugesund

• Sandnes Ulf are unbeaten in their last four matches

Team Preview, Form, and Standout Players

After an 8th-placed finish last season, Haugesund sit 8th once again this season, going winless to start the season and now unbeaten in their last five. Haugesund are inconsistent. However, with plenty of time left in the season, promotion or playoff places could be within reach with consistent form.

Their opponents, Sandnes, also share that goal as they sit in 2nd spot. Losing once in eight games, Sandnes are also the league's joint top-scorers with 18 goals. The last time out was a 2-1 win over Traeff.

Torben Dvergsdal will be one to watch in this fixture, the Norwegian having scored three goals in the PostNord-ligaen this season. Dvergsdal comes into the fixture on strong form after netting in the previous fixture.

Vard Haugesund Preview

Vard Haugesund Predicted Lineup: Strand, Lonning, Apeland, Sorensen, Helgesen, Helgesen, Eide, Hauge, Osdautaj, Jensen, Dvergsdal.

Despite being a rock at the back, Kaj-Stian Pedersen Apeland will look to build on his second goal of the season against Traeff. Alternatively, Sondre Svanes Strand looks to claim his first clean sheet in five matches.

Sandnes Ulf Preview

Sandnes Ulf Predicted Lineup: Falch, Gayi, Berger, Tromsdal, Aune, Bruseth, Oregaard, Saugestad, Osenbroch, Kvernstuen, Sundgot.

In attack, Ole Sebastian Sundgot is the danger-man, the Norweigan having scored 10 goals in 8 league matches and netting a hat-trick the last time out.

Head-To-Head

With both teams typically operating in different tiers of Norweigan football, Vard Haugesund and Sandnes Ulf have not met on many occasions. Within their four meetings, Sandnes Ulf come out as the victors with three wins compared to one draw and no wins for Vard Haugesund.

Recent Meetings:

• 2nd February 2013 – Sandnes Ulf 4-1 Vard Haugesund

• 25th January 2014 – Sandnes Ulf 1-1 Vard Haugesund

• 22nd May 2019 – Vard Haugesund 0-2 Sandnes Ulf

• 24th April 2024 – Vard Haugesund 0-4 Sandnes Ulf

Betting Tip For Vard Haugesund vs Sandnes Ulf

As the team placed higher in the table and dominant in the particular match-up, Sandnes Ulf will come into this match as the favourites. With all of this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for Sandnes Ulf to win. Odds of 0.83 from QuinnBet means that a £10 bet could see a potential return of £18.34.

Prediction

Vard Haugesund 1-2 Sandnes Ulf