Raufoss vs Haugesund
PREDICTION / ANALYSIS / ODDS

Raufoss host Haugesund in a 1. Division matchday 10 encounter at NAMMO Stadion on Sunday, 31 May 2026. The visitors arrive as strong favourites, sitting third in the table with 19 points, while Raufoss languish in 14th with just seven points. This is a fixture where league position and recent momentum heavily favour the away side, creating an asymmetric contest in a competitive Norwegian second tier.

Raufoss have won two of their last five but remain fragile defensively, conceding seven goals in that span while scoring only six. Their form rating stands at a concerning 38%, and they rank poorly in attack at 30%. By contrast, Haugesund are in excellent shape: three wins in their last five, including a 7-0 demolition of Strommen and a 3-1 victory over Moss. Their form rating of 63% and attack rating of 70% underline a team firing on all cylinders, with a commanding goal difference of +12 versus Raufoss's -8.

The betting market reflects this disparity clearly. Haugesund are priced at 1.83 for an away win, while Raufoss home victory sits at a distant 3.75. Double chance X2 (Haugesund or draw) trades at 1.25, representing strong implied confidence in the visitors. The statistical model assigns 45% probability to a draw and 45% to an away win, versus just 10% for a home victory. Over 2.5 goals is offered at 1.54, while BTTS Yes trades at 1.51—both reflecting expectations of an attacking contest.

Smart angle: double chance X2 at 1.25 offers defensive value. Haugesund's third-place form and goal-scoring prowess make them heavy favourites, while a draw against in-form visitors would be a creditable result for Raufoss. The combination of away strength and draw resilience deserves backing over the home side's long odds.