Sandefjord to maintain their strong home form
Sandefjord will be a tough nut to crack on Sunday when they host an out-of-form FK Haugesund side. Hans Erik Oedegaard took over as head coach of the Blue Ones in May 2024 and has immediately provided a degree of stability to the club that is clear in their performances, especially at home. Our Sandefjord vs FK Haugesund prediction takes into account the impressive home record that Sandefjord have built in the new campaign.
Sandefjord have won all four of their home matches so far in the 2025 campaign, and they have conceded just three goals in that time. They have been less fortunate away, suffering defeats to both Viking (3-1) and Bryne (3-2) in recent weeks, but they’ll be confident of maintaining their strong start to the season on home soil.
The Blue and Whites are in 7th position in the 2025 table with 15 points from their opening 9 games.
Quint Jansen has been a key figure in their success in midfield, where he provides a solid foundation for the team’s shape and a threat from set pieces.
Haugesund have been in free-fall
Toni Korkeakunnas took the helm at FK Haugesund in late May 2025, and he’s getting a baptism of fire as the club are in free-fall, losing all of their last 5 away Eliteserien games. This Sandefjord vs FK Haugesund preview highlights the stark contrast between the two sides' current form.
They have failed to win in their last 3 visits to Sandefjord.
Defender Ulrik Fredriksen will be tasked with organising the team’s backline and trying to stem the flow of goals against a leaky defensive record.
Playmaker Bilal Njie has been a creative spark for the visitors this season, but he has found it difficult to have the same effect during the 2025 slump.
Best value in the home side
There’s no real bad blood between these two clubs, but the positions they’re in the division make this a important fixture for both, particularly FK Haugesund as they struggle to lift themselves out of the relegation zone. The Sandefjord vs FK Haugesund odds currently favour the home side due to their much stronger form at their own stadium.
Sandefjord are a more organised unit and have been particularly solid at home. Haugesund are a proactive team that like to press and play with width, which could be to the advantage of the home team in this match. For those considering the Sandefjord vs FK Haugesund betting tips, the formidable home record of Sandefjord is a major factor.
Haugesund are more desperate for the win and Sandefjord are more organised, so the visitors could come on strong early and the hosts could weather the storm and hit back efficiently.
The second Sandefjord vs FK Haugesund prediction is that Sandefjord to win and over 2.5 goals is the selection that looks to have the best chance of success here, as Haugesund have conceded an alarming 2.40 goals on average away from home in Eliteserien 2025, failing to score in their 2 most recent away games.
