Stabaek vs Ranheim - 1. Division

All eyes turn to the home ground on August 26, 2026 as Stabaek welcome Ranheim in a 1. Division encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ahead of the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off tie against Czech side Jablonec at Ibrox on Thursday, McInnes said: "I said that when I spoke to Lawrence.

The standings paint a clear picture: Stabaek in 4th, Ranheim in 10th, and both keen to climb. The hosts have done enough without setting the world alight, L over their last five and a 59.09% win rate to their name. The visitors have been a mixed bag on the road, DDLLL in their last five and a win rate of 31.82% reflecting their unpredictability. The contrast in attacking output — 2.5 versus 2.36 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Manchester City are nearing an agreement with Marseille for an experienced goalkeeper as they continue reshaping the position behind Gianluigi Donnarumma.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Stabaek favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Ranheim are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. Tuesday's print edition of ABC, as relayed by Sport Witness, have claimed that Betis turned down a €50m approach from a wealthy non-Premier League club for Antony.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Milan and Porto are reportedly monitoring the forward for some time, too, with Shakhtar apparently valuing Elias at around £30million amid this interest.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. On balance, Stabaek look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 3-2 home win would not come as a surprise. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.