Raufoss vs Stromsgodset - 1. Division

Raufoss prepare to host Stromsgodset at the home ground on September 20, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their 1. Division season. He experienced victory in his only Old Firm appearance as a Gers player, but Sunday will be his first taste of the fixture in the dugout.

A glance at the 1. Division table tells the story: Raufoss in 16th and Stromsgodset in 3rd, with positions to defend and places to climb. Raufoss have blown hot and cold, WLLLL across their last five and a win rate of 27.27% that leaves room for improvement. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, WDWWW over their last five with a campaign win rate of 59.09%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. He was sacked by Fiorentina after Che Adams' late goal for Torino left them bottom of the Serie A table with three defeats out of three.

The touchline duel between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue, with both likely to tweak their setups in search of a decisive edge. They are sticking to the principles of possession and pressing that have taken them from the fourth tier.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Former Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has explained his decision to join MLS side Inter Miami.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Given the balance of the numbers, Stromsgodset look capable of springing a surprise on the road — a 1-3 away victory is a distinct possibility. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the 1. Division standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.