Match details. Grorud IL host SK Brann at Grorud stadion in Oslo for this NM Cup Round of 32 clash. Kick-off is Wed 28 Oct, 18:00 Lagos time.
What's at stake. It is one game, with penalties if it is level.
Form. Grorud IL have won six, drawn two and lost two of their last ten, taking 2.0 points a game. Their last five matches read L L W W W. SK Brann have won four, drawn one and lost five of their last ten, averaging 1.3 points a game, with recent form reading L W L W L. In this competition SK Brann have gone W.
The numbers. Grorud IL score 2.8 and concede 1.4 a game in their last five at home, with two clean sheets. They average 9.2 shots (4.5 on target), 4.4 corners and 2.1 cards a game. SK Brann score 1.5 and concede 1.7 a game in their last six away, with one clean sheet and two games without a goal. They average 18.0 shots (5.7 on target), 8.6 corners and 2.1 cards a game, with 65% of the ball.
Head to head. SK Brann have won all of the last two meetings. One of the two went over 2.5 goals and both teams scored in none. The last time they met, on 12 Sep 2022, it finished Grorud IL 0-7 SK Brann.
The case against. Grorud IL's record still gives them 62% to win.
The read. SK Brann to win. An open game. Their goals for and against make Grorud IL the likelier winners; Grorud IL are the stronger side on form and the table; both teams' records favour Grorud IL. Their goals for and against point to an open game. Their records put over 2.5 goals at 69%.
The bets. No bet yet: nothing I'd back is priced yet. Leave: Under 4.5 Goals (SK Brann are a clear winner, no Unders); Under 5.5 Goals (SK Brann are a clear winner, no Unders). Predicted score: Grorud IL 1-2 SK Brann (6% chance).
Every score's chance from both teams' checked games, never cut or rescaled. The lit square is the likeliest score that fits the read (the call and an open game).