Bærum vs Ullern - 3. Division - Girone 1

A fascinating 3. Division - Girone 1 chapter awaits on October 17, 2026 when Bærum take on Ullern at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. The spectacle was once again on show ahead of Nice’s Europa League clash with AS Roma on Thursday, but what was supposed to be a display of power and pride quickly turned into a far more comical scene.

The standings add context to the occasion — Bærum occupying 4th, Ullern perched in 11th — and the gap between them shapes the narrative. The hosts have done enough without setting the world alight, LWDWW over their last five and a 57.89% win rate to their name. Ullern have blown hot and cold, L across their last five and a season win rate of 26.32%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Bærum average 3.16 per game to Ullern's 1.95, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Their 3-0 win over Nice takes them up to second spot in the fledgling Ligue 1 table.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Bærum will look to impose their style on home soil, while Ullern are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Chelsea have been encouraged to consider a surprise move for Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana, with former Red Devils midfielder Quinton Fortune believing the Cameroon international could suit their style of football.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Thierno Barry settled a match largely devoid of quality with a deflected effort as Everton beat Ipswich 1-0 at the Hill Dickinson, with VAR intervening to deny the Toffees forward what looked to be a legitimate second goal.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. The weight of evidence points to Bærum, and a 3-2 win for the hosts feels like the most probable outcome. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the 3. Division - Girone 1 picture. That would lead most to think that Rahm is likely to spend the 2027 season on the DP World Tour.