Preview: Ham-Kam vs Fredrikstad in the Norwegian Eliteserien
Ham-Kam hosts Fredrikstad in an exciting match at Briskeby Arena, Hamar. Both teams are hunting for important points in the Norwegian Eliteserien, where Ham-Kam will look to capitalize on home advantage while Fredrikstad seeks to climb the table.
Ham-Kam comes from a series of mixed results, with two draws against Brann and Bryne followed by a loss to Tromsø. They previously had an impressive 3-0 victory over Strømsgodset and a solid home win against Molde with a score of 2-1. The team shows an ability to score early in matches, with 23.08% of their goals coming in the first 15 minutes, but has also displayed weakness at the back, conceding several goals in the same timeframe.
Fredrikstad has had a fluctuating form curve with a recent draw against Vålerenga, and before that, they lost to Tromsø and Viking. However, they managed to hold Sarpsborg 08 to a draw in a tightly contested match. Fredrikstad has been stronger at home than away, but they have still struggled on foreign turf. Particularly in the early and late stages of matches, they have both scored and conceded goals, which could have been improved.
Historically, these teams have had closely contested matches, with the most recent encounters in 2024 showing a victory for Fredrikstad with a score of 1-0, while Ham-Kam won a friendly match in 2023 by the same score. Ham-Kam has an advantage with their previous home wins, but Fredrikstad has also shown strength in past friendly matches.
Briskeby Arena is ready to host this important clash, which could have significant implications for both teams in this season. It will be interesting to see what tactics will unfold, and whether Ham-Kam’s 5-3-2 formation can withstand the pressure from Fredrikstad’s diverse tactical setups. The audience can expect an entertaining and intense match as both teams seek the three vital points at stake.
