Stromsgodset vs Tromso - Match Preview (13.07.2025)
Stromsgodset meets Tromsø at Marienlyst Stadion
Saturday's clash in the Eliteserien brings us to Drammen, where the home team Stromsgodset will host Tromsø at Marienlyst Stadion. Both teams are eager to secure valuable points but come into the match under very different circumstances.
Stromsgodset, currently struggling with poor form, has lost nine of their eleven matches played so far this season. Their last five matches have ended in defeat, including a humiliating 0-5 loss to KFUM Oslo and a 0-2 loss at home against Valerenga. Despite having some flashes of brilliance in attacking moments, they have struggled to find the back of the net, especially at home, where they have averaged only 0.5 goals per game.
On the opposite side, we find Tromsø, enjoying an excellent run with six consecutive victories, including a solid 1-0 win away against Fredrikstad in their last match. With a dynamic 5-3-2 formation, the team has managed to keep opponents at bay and exploit their attacking opportunities effectively. The forwards have managed to find the net 13 times away from home this season, making them a formidable challenger.
The history between these teams at Marienlyst Stadion gives Stromsgodset a glimmer of hope. In their last five encounters there, the home team has won three times, including a boosting 3-1 victory in 2019. However, with the current form both teams are showing, it will be a difficult task for Stromsgodset to turn the trend this weekend.
Strømsgodset will need a solid defensive performance to prevent Tromsø's offensive power from dominating the match. Especially since Tromsø tends to score in the second half, the home team must remain alert after the break. On the other side, Tromsø will focus on coming out strong and trying to take the initiative early in the game.
With a supportive crowd behind them at Marienlyst Stadion, there is always a hint of magic in the air, but whether this will be enough to inspire Stromsgodset to victory over a well-functioning Tromsø remains to be seen. An exciting match is guaranteed, where the result could tip either way, but the favorites' tag lies with the away team given their good form in the Eliteserien.