Week 26 brings us a match on Nov 7th, where Strømsgodset and Tromsø will play a match in Tromso in a meeting of these two closely matched Eliteserien teams. The game day is forecasted to be a snowy and cold day, and temperatures reaching a maximum of only -3 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. Tromsø sits at 11th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against Kristiansund. Liridon Kalludra struck first for Kristiansund in the 17th minute on a feed from Torgil Owre Gjertsen, but August Mikkelsen got the equalizer for Tromsø in the 36th minute earning them at least the one point. Tromsø is looking for direction having 4 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, while 8th placed Strømsgodset is fresh off their 6-0 blowout win against Molde. Imoh Fred Friday struck first for Strømsgodset in the 37th minute, then Johan Hove added another in the 41st minute on a feed from Lars Vilsvik In the end, Molde was frustrated by Strømsgodset’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Strømsgodset ended the match with the shutout victory. Strømsgodset is looking for direction having 4 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches.
Tromsø and Strømsgodset last played eachother at the Marienlyst Stadion on the 27th of May. Strømsgodset and Tromsø battled to a 1-1 draw. Eric Bugale Kitolano struck first for Tromsø in the 38th minute on a feed from Ruben Jenssen, then in the 72nd minute, sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Johan Hove earning Strømsgodset a comeback draw.
Strømsgodset’s most prolific scorer has been Gulliksen. The Norwegian midfielder has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches. Mikkelsen has been the most effective weapon for Tromsø lately. The Norwegian midfielder has netted two goals in his last five matches.