Varhaug vs Sandnes ULF: prediction and stats
NM CupenRound 1Kick-off on August 26, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)
The Footlab model makes Sandnes ULF the favourite at 85%, against 9% for a draw and 5% for Varhaug. The most likely score is 0-3.
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 Varhaug vs Sandnes ULF?
Sandnes ULF starts as the favourite with a 147-point Elo edge (1,773 vs 1,626).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Varhaug have 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats; Sandnes ULF have 5, 1 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Stabæk II(home) | 2-0 | 3. Division - Girone 4 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Åkra(away) | 2-1 | 3. Division - Girone 4 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Hinna(home) | 3-5 | 3. Division - Girone 4 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Haugesund II(away) | 2-2 | 3. Division - Girone 4 |
| Jun 28, 2026 | Odd II(home) | 2-2 | 3. Division - Girone 4 |
| 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 |
How many goals should we expect?
Varhaug score 1.9 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Sandnes ULF score 1.4 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 84% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varhaug | 1.9 | 1.5 | 2 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
| Sandnes ULF | 1.4 | 1.9 | 3 | 6/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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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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 Varhaug vs Sandnes ULF?
- The Footlab model makes Sandnes ULF the favourite at 85%, against 9% for a draw and 5% for Varhaug.
- Where and when is Varhaug vs Sandnes ULF played?
- Varhaug vs Sandnes ULF is played on August 26, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC), in the NM Cupen.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 84% 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.