Fredrikstad vs Haugesund Prediction: The red shorts continue their unbeaten run against the Seagulls

Fredrikstad hope to continue their beautiful run at home when they face Haugesund at the Nye Fredrikstad Stadion on Wednesday for a rescheduled round 12 action. Fredrikstad are unbeaten in their last eight home games. Can they continue this run against a bottom-placed side? Below are previews, possible starting 11, expert betting tips, and odds.

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Fredrikstad continue their top-flight journey from fighting for survival to battle for a place in Europe. They remain unbeaten in their last four games, including a 2-2 draw against Rosenborg, a goalless draw against Molde, a 1-0 win over HamKam, and most recently, a goalless draw against fellow newcomers KFUM Oslo.

The Aristocrats are untouchable at home this season. After their loss against Bodo/Glimt in the first round of action, they remain unbeaten at home (8 home games). They sit 5th on the table with 28 points in 17 games, scoring 24 and conceding 16. A win for them will give them the same point as 4th-placed Molde in the battle for continental football.

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Haugesund suffered a 1-0 loss against HamKam in their last game, putting them three games without a point. They are also winless in their last four away games. They sit bottom of the league with 17 points in 17 games, scoring 18 and conceding 27. They have scored the joint fewest number of goals in the season. However, they still have many chances to move out of the relegation zone. They are 3 points below 11th-placed Stromsgodset and 4 points below 8th-placed HamKam. Amund Wichne, Anders Bærtelsen, Claus Niyukuri, and Martin Samuelsen are ruled out due to injuries.

Fredrikstad — Jonathan Fischer, Brage Skaret, Sigurd Kvile, Philip Aukland, Daniel Eid, Julius Magnusson, Patrick Metcalfe, Stian Molde, Sondre Sørløkk, Mai Traore, Morten Björlo.

Haugesund — Egil Selvik, Mikkel Hope, Mikkel Fischer, Ulrik Fredriksen, Oscar Krusnell, Parfait Bizoza, Bruno Leite, Julius Eskesen, Morten Konradsen, Sondre Liseth, Sebastian Tounekti.

The hosts have exceeded expectations this season, suffering just one home defeat. They have been exceptional against sides like Molde and Rosenborg. A win for them is very sure. Also, Haugesund have scored the fewest goals this season, and it will be tough for them to score against Fredrikstad’s defense, which has conceded just 16 goals (best in the league) this season. Moreover, Fredrikstad went under 2.5 goals in three of the previous four games.

• W1 for 1.67 odds
• Under 2.5 for 1.80 odds
• BTTS-NO for 1.80 odds