Week 14 features a match on Wednesday Aug 31st, where Tromsø plays host to Strømsgodset in a meeting of these two closely matched Eliteserien teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 7 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. 11th placed Tromsø is fresh off their 0-1 loss against Vålerenga. Stefan Strandberg scored the first goal for Vålerenga in the 81st minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Tromsø was frustrated by Vålerenga’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Vålerenga ended the match with the shutout victory. Tromsø is looking for direction having 2 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 7th placed Strømsgodset, recorded a 2-2 draw against Sandefjord. Johan Hove scored the first goal for Strømsgodset in the 61st minute, then Alexander Ruud Tveter tied it up for Sandefjord in the 68th minute . Strømsgodset is looking for direction having 4 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 2 draws apiece.
Herman Stengel has been the most prolific scorer on Strømsgodset in his last 5 matches with 3 goals. Eric Bugale Kitolano has been the most effective weapon for Tromsø lately. The Norwegian midfielder has netted 3 goals in his last 5 matches.