Sandnes ULF vs Ranheim: prediction and stats
1. DivisionRegular Season - 21Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Øster Hus Arena, Sandnes
The Footlab model makes Sandnes ULF the favourite at 47%, against 21% for a draw and 31% for Ranheim. The most likely score is 2-1.
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 Sandnes ULF vs Ranheim?
A very open match: only 20 Elo points separate Sandnes ULF (1,773) and Ranheim (1,793).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sandnes ULF have 5 wins, 1 draws and 9 defeats; Ranheim have 5, 2 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Bryne(home) | 0-1 | 1. Division |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Sogndal(away) | 0-2 | 1. Division |
| Aug 9, 2026 | hodd(home) | 3-4 | 1. Division |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Egersund(away) | 0-2 | 1. Division |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Kongsvinger(home) | 1-6 | 1. Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Steinkjer(away) | 6-0 | NM Cupen |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Stromsgodset(home) | 1-3 | 1. Division |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Strommen(away) | 4-1 | 1. Division |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Haugesund(home) | 3-4 | 1. Division |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Sogndal(away) | 2-3 | 1. Division |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Sandnes ULF win(s), 0 draw(s), 3 Ranheim win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | Ranheim 5-1 Sandnes ULF | 1. Division |
| Nov 2, 2024 | Sandnes ULF 2-6 Ranheim | 1. Division |
| Apr 6, 2024 | Ranheim 3-1 Sandnes ULF | 1. Division |
| Nov 5, 2023 | Sandnes ULF 3-2 Ranheim | 1. Division |
| Jul 8, 2023 | Ranheim 0-5 Sandnes ULF | 1. Division |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Ranheim 1-2 Sandnes ULF | 1. Division |
Last archived meeting: Ranheim vs Sandnes ULF on May 31, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Sandnes ULF score 1.4 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Ranheim score 2.5 and concede 2.6. The model gives a 75% probability of over 2.5 goals and 74% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandnes ULF | 1.4 | 1.9 | 3 | 6/15 | 6/15 |
| Ranheim | 2.5 | 2.6 | 1 | 13/15 | 14/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Sandnes ULF sit 12th in 1. Division (20 points from 19 matches) and Ranheim sit 9th (23 points from 18 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Ranheim | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 32 | 26 | 20 |
| 9 | Ranheim | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 44 | 45 | 23 |
| 10 | Sandnes ULF | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 13 |
| 12 | Sandnes ULF | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 26 | 35 | 20 |
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 Sandnes ULF vs Ranheim?
- The Footlab model makes Sandnes ULF the favourite at 47%, against 21% for a draw and 31% for Ranheim.
- Where and when is Sandnes ULF vs Ranheim played?
- Sandnes ULF vs Ranheim is played on September 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Øster Hus Arena, in the 1. Division.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 75% 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.