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Round
Round 1
Form

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Varhaug
63Average

Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · +1 goal difference

Sandnes ULF
47Average

Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · 0 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

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Varhaug or Draw

BetGenius backs Varhaug or Draw (Double Chance) at 70% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

70%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

Varhaug host Sandnes ULF in Round 1 of the Norwegian Cup, entering the tie with notable positive momentum. The home side have won their last two outings—a 2-0 victory over Stabæk II and a 2-1 win at Åkra—and have demonstrated consistent attacking threat by scoring at least two goals in each of their past five matches.

In contrast, Sandnes ULF arrive in difficult form having lost five consecutive fixtures. During that stretch, they conceded 15 goals, including heavy defeats against Kongsvinger (1-6) and hodd (3-4), while also failing to score in three of their last four games against Bryne, Sogndal, and Egersund.

Given Varhaug's reliable scoring run and Sandnes ULF's defensive struggles and five-match losing streak, the hosts present strong value to avoid defeat in regulation time.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Varhaug have scored at least 2 goals in each of their last 5 matches.
  2. Sandnes ULF have suffered 5 consecutive defeats, conceding 15 goals across those fixtures.
  3. Varhaug enter on a 2-match winning run with victories over Stabæk II (2-0) and Åkra (2-1).
  4. Sandnes ULF have failed to score in 3 of their last 4 matches.
Numbers

Statistical comparison

Varhaug at homeSandnes ULF away
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Played
1
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W-D-L
1-0-0
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Scored /game
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Conceded /game
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Clean sheets
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Failed to score
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80%
BTTS (last 5)
60%
80%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
60%
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Our record in Norwegian Cup

70%40 won from 57 settled predictions

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Varhaug or Draw
70%
Confidence

Varhaug have avoided defeat in four of their last five matches and scored two or more goals in all five fixtures. Sandnes ULF enter on a five-match losing streak, conceding 15 goals in that span. Backing Varhaug on Double Chance provides a well-supported, hedged position grounded in recent form.

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Published August 26, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.