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Expected score: Kjelsas W 28-28 Storhamar 2 W
Kjelsas W host Storhamar 2 W in the 1. Division Women on 18 October 2026, a sixth-round fixture that pits a struggling home side against visitors who have found more consistency. Kjelsas sit ninth with one win from five matches, while Storhamar 2 occupy fifth place with three wins. Both teams have conceded heavily in recent outings, suggesting an open contest where defensive solidity may prove decisive.
Team form
Kjelsas W
Kjelsas W have won once in their last five league games, drawing with Volda W 27-27 and losing to Levanger W 31-33 most recently. Over this five-match run they have scored 136 goals but conceded 157, averaging 27.2 per game for and 31.4 against. Their sole victory came away at Asane W, 25-24, but they have otherwise struggled to contain opponents. A home draw with Volda suggests they can compete on their own ground, yet the heavy defeat to Oppsal W in a cup tie and the loss to Gjovik W indicate recurring defensive lapses.
Storhamar 2 W
Storhamar 2 W have won three of their last five matches, most recently losing 24-35 at home to Baekkelaget W. Before that loss they beat Stavanger W 30-26 away and Rygge W 31-25 at home. Over five games they have scored 137 goals and conceded 143, averaging 27.4 for and 28.6 against. Their record is more stable than Kjelsas', with two defeats offset by three wins. They have shown they can score consistently and defend reasonably well on the road, though the Baekkelaget loss suggests they remain vulnerable to strong attacking sides.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head record exists between these two teams in the available data.
Key factors
Both sides average around 27 goals per game over their recent form, indicating a match likely to be high-scoring. Kjelsas have conceded 31.4 per game on average, well above Storhamar 2's 28.6, which may give the visitors an attacking edge. However, Kjelsas' home record includes a draw, suggesting they can tighten up at their own ground. Storhamar 2's three wins in five show greater consistency, but their latest outing exposed defensive weaknesses. The absence of any prior meeting means neither side has tactical familiarity to exploit. Possession and defensive structure will likely determine whether either team can impose control.
Prediction
The statistical model points to an extremely tight contest. Both teams have nearly identical offensive output over their recent matches—136 and 137 goals respectively—and their defensive records are similarly fragile. Storhamar 2's superior league position and three wins in five give them a marginal edge in form, yet Kjelsas' home ground provides a stabilising factor. The expected goal tallies are virtually level, and the draw probability is minimal at 5.3%, indicating the model expects a decisive result but cannot confidently separate the two sides. The primary pick favours Storhamar 2 by the narrowest margin.
This match is too close to call. Both teams score and concede at nearly identical rates, and neither has shown the defensive discipline to dominate. Storhamar 2 edge the form table and carry the away fixture with slight confidence, but Kjelsas at home remain competitive. Expect a closely contested game where the margin, if any, will be minimal. The lean is toward the visitors, but the evidence supports a competitive encounter rather than a clear outcome.
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| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | |
| 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 | |
| 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 | |
| 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | |
| 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 7 | |
| 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | |
| 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| 8 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| 10 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| 11 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| 12 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |
| 13 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
| 14 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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