ODD Ballklubb vs Raufoss - 1. Division

Season-defining implications hang over this 1. Division clash at the home ground, where ODD Ballklubb host Raufoss on May 1, 2026 knowing the result could shape the run-in for both clubs. Enzo Maresca verdict on Michael Carrick and Manchester United fixture issue - 'you need to adapt'.

In the 1. Division table, ODD Ballklubb currently occupy 6th and Raufoss sit 16th, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. It has been a solid if unspectacular run for the hosts — LDWLL across their last five with a win rate of 40.91% — and they will want to push on from here. Raufoss have struggled to string results together away from home, WLLLL over their last five with a win rate of 27.27%. Where ODD Ballklubb have built their campaign on solidity, Raufoss have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. Inter want to sign Curtis Jones, but as things stand their valuation falls well short of Liverpool's, especially in a market when other Premier League proven players in his position have moved for such big fees.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both ODD Ballklubb and Raufoss have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. But this approach also takes something that is almost anonymous in football - time.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Liverpool have big hopes for Jeremy Jacquet having invested £60m to bring the highly regarded young central defender to Anfield this summer.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. Given the balance of the numbers, ODD Ballklubb should have enough to edge it — a 2-1 victory looks the most likely outcome. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. In terms of outgoings, Perri seems closest to an exit, but that will likely have to wait until Trafford's mandated holiday after the World Cup is over or a No 2 arrives.