hodd vs Raufoss - 1. Division

The history between hodd and Raufoss lends this 1. Division fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on October 18, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. Chelsea are increasingly confident they can sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott in the January transfer window, and the Blues are prepared to meet the Cherries’ hefty valuation of the England international.

A glance at the 1. Division table tells the story: hodd in 7th and Raufoss in 16th, with positions to defend and places to climb. The hosts have mirrored the form of a side still searching for rhythm — DLLLW over their last five, a win rate of 38.46%. The visitors have found the going tough on their travels, DLLLW in their last five and a win rate of just 24% telling its own story. The contrast in attacking output — 1.62 versus 1.12 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. The player had scored the equaliser away to Lyon before winning the penalty that secured the three points.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. hodd may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Raufoss have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. After the loss, a lot of questions began to be raised about their different approach to preparing for the game.

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. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Their plans to target a new midfielder are not a sign that long-term Manchester United target Carlos Baleba is off anywhere.

Current market odds — hodd at 1.8000, the draw at 3.8600, Raufoss at 3.6800 — point to a competitive affair. With the odds clearly favouring hodd, the market expects the hosts to seize the initiative. On form, standings and home advantage, hodd are firm favourites — a 2-1 triumph is the predicted outcome. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Expulsion from the Premier League represents one potential punishment, though it would require 15 clubs to vote in favour.