Fredrikstad take on the visitors Stromsgodset in the round 15 match of Norwegian Eliteserien. The match will be played on Friday, July 25th at Fredrikstad Stadion (Fredrikstad).
Fredrikstad remain stuck in mid-table. The Red Shorts haven’t managed to claim their 10th league title for over half a century — their last championship came back in 1961. Still, after nearly two decades, they lifted the Norwegian Cup last season. In the league, however, their performance was modest: 14 wins and 51 points placed them sixth in the final standings. Their current form in the Eliteserien is similar — not disastrous, but far from title-contending. A rough May and June brought four defeats and a draw, but recent games show signs of improvement. They narrowly lost 0-1 to champions Bodø/Glimt, then managed to grab a point against HamKam. Their home form remains a key strength, and that could prove decisive in this matchup.
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Strømsgodset shocked everyone in 2013 by winning the league for only the second time in their history — the first title came back in 1970. Their cup success has been slightly more frequent, including a trophy lift in 2010. They've also had occasional podium finishes in the Eliteserien. But overall, the club has settled into a mid-table identity. Last season was already a struggle: they finished one spot behind Fredrikstad in seventh, but with a much lower point total — just 38. This year things have gone from bad to worse, with over ten defeats already and only a couple of wins. Their recent run includes a long losing streak without earning a single point. In the last round, they were crushed 0-4 by Molde, underlining their current crisis.
Last season, in their first official meetings since 2012, the clubs traded home victories. Against an opponent in such poor form, the hosts simply have to win. Back Fredrikstad to claim all three points at home.
Prediction for the match: Fredrikstad to win.
