- Team form: Ham-Kam are unbeaten in 5 games (W2, D3), drawing 2-2 away to Sandefjord in Eliteserien 2026.
- Opponents form: Tromso IL, meanwhile, have won 2 of their last 5 games (D2, L1) and are flying high at the top of the Eliteserien.
- Home form: The hosts have been incredibly solid at home, winning 5 and losing just 1 of their 6 Eliteserien 2026 games at Briskeby.
Solid sides set to play off in Hamar
There are a number of similarities between these two teams, who look set to be battling it out in the top half of the table come season's end. Both teams have played well above expectations so far and it is the hosts who sit higher in the table, 6th with 18 points from 11 games.
That represents a solid return, but Eliteserien 2026 leaders Tromso IL are setting the pace with 28 points from 14 matches and they are the slight favourites here at 2.05, with Ham-Kam priced at 3.4 and the draw at 3.3. Tromso have won their last two games, including a 4-0 thrashing of Valerenga IF Oslo in the league yesterday, while Ham-Kam are also in good form after their 2-2 away draw with Sandefjord.
Tactical clash could lead to a draw
Tactical approaches
Thomas Myhre has Ham-Kam set up in a pragmatic way, sitting deep with a compact block, but they are adept at transitioning quickly and can hurt teams on the break. Gaute Helstrup's Tromso IL are more possession-based, but are similarly flexible as they can play with wing-backs and are measured in their build-up play.
Head-to-head
These teams will not suit each other but this could be a tactical game in which the visitors have the edge. Tromso IL have had the measure of Ham-Kam in their previous two meetings, winning both, although they claimed a 1-0 victory at home in Eliteserien 2025. Ham-Kam have not won in their last 2 home games against Tromso IL, however, and will be looking to end that run on Saturday.
Going under is the smart bet
While we're expecting Tromso to edge this one, the odds on this game do reflect the fact that it should be a close game.
- A better angle might be Under 2.5 goals, priced at 1.78, which would fit with what should be a cagey matchup.
- Both teams to score: Yes, meanwhile, seems very short at 1.75.
- Aksel Baran Potur has been a key player for the home side, notching 3 of Ham-Kam's 7 goals in their last 5, while Patrick Metcalfe has been their primary playmaker with 3 assists.
