Haugesund vs Sogndal: prediction and stats
1. DivisionRegular Season - 21Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Haugesund Sparebank Arena, Haugesund
The Footlab model makes Haugesund the favourite at 69%, against 15% for a draw and 16% for Sogndal. The most likely score is 3-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Haugesund vs Sogndal?
A very open match: only 95 Elo points separate Haugesund (1,863) and Sogndal (1,768).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Haugesund have 10 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats; Sogndal have 6, 3 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Vard(away) | 4-3 | NM Cupen |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Kongsvinger(away) | 2-3 | 1. Division |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Raufoss(home) | 7-2 | 1. Division |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Ranheim(away) | 4-3 | 1. Division |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Bryne(home) | 1-2 | 1. Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Fjøra(away) | 8-0 | NM Cupen |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Sandnes ULF(home) | 2-0 | 1. Division |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Bryne(home) | 0-2 | 1. Division |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Lyn(away) | 2-3 | 1. Division |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Ranheim(home) | 3-2 | 1. Division |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 1 Haugesund win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Sogndal win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | Sogndal 5-1 Haugesund | 1. Division |
| Sep 17, 2017 | Sogndal 0-1 Haugesund | Eliteserien |
| May 7, 2017 | Haugesund 0-0 Sogndal | Eliteserien |
| Jul 31, 2016 | Haugesund 0-1 Sogndal | Eliteserien |
| Apr 8, 2016 | Sogndal 1-0 Haugesund | Eliteserien |
How many goals should we expect?
Haugesund score 3.3 and concede 2.1 goals per match over their last 15; Sogndal score 2.5 and concede 2.2. The model gives a 85% probability of over 2.5 goals and 76% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haugesund | 3.3 | 2.1 | 2 | 13/15 | 13/15 |
| Sogndal | 2.5 | 2.2 | 2 | 11/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Haugesund sit 3rd in 1. Division (37 points from 18 matches) and Sogndal sit 10th (21 points from 18 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Haugesund | 18 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 57 | 36 | 37 |
| 3 | Haugesund | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 34 | 18 | 25 |
| 10 | Sogndal | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 32 | 43 | 21 |
| 12 | Sogndal | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 26 | 12 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Haugesund vs Sogndal?
- The Footlab model makes Haugesund the favourite at 69%, against 15% for a draw and 16% for Sogndal.
- Where and when is Haugesund vs Sogndal played?
- Haugesund vs Sogndal is played on September 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Haugesund Sparebank Arena, in the 1. Division.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 85% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.