Fredrikstad welcomes Ham-Kam: An exciting encounter at Nye Fredrikstad Stadion
Fredrikstad is preparing to face Ham-Kam at home, with the match taking place at Nye Fredrikstad Stadion. This Eliteserien clash in the Norwegian football season 2024 promises to be intriguing as both teams have shown variable form recently.
Fredrikstad has displayed a form curve characterized by instability but also positive moments. They have won three of their last five matches across league and cup, including a remarkable penalty win against KFUM Oslo in the cup semifinals. Their latest league match ended 1-1 against Kristiansund BK, following a 2-1 victory over Lillestrøm previously. Despite a loss to Strømsgodset, they secured an impressive 1-0 win away against Vålerenga in the cup.
Ham-Kam has also experienced a mixed run of results. They drew 3-3 against Tromsø in their last match but managed to beat Kristiansund BK 1-0. Previous matches included a 1-1 draw against Strømsgodset, but they suffered a 0-2 home defeat to Sarpsborg 08 FF. A feather in their cap was their 5-0 triumph over Lillestrøm, showcasing their potential to be dangerous in attack.
Looking back at previous encounters between the teams, they have been close and evenly matched. The last time they met, Fredrikstad won 1-0 at Briskeby Arena in July 2024. However, historically, Ham-Kam has had a better record with three consecutive victories prior to this, including a 1-0 win in a club-friendly match in 2023.
Fredrikstad can rely on their solid home defense, which has conceded only 15 goals in 14 matches. Their offensive play tends to explode in the early stages of matches, as they have scored 25% of their goals within the first 15 minutes. On the other hand, Ham-Kam can boast a decent away scoring rate, averaging 1.4 goals per match.
Both teams are likely to line up in formations they have felt comfortable with earlier in the season, with Fredrikstad probably in a 3-5-2 and Ham-Kam in their preferred 5-3-2.
This will undoubtedly be a nerve-wracking match for the spectators at Nye Fredrikstad Stadion, where Fredrikstad will seek to leverage the home advantage to cement their position higher up the table, while Ham-Kam will attempt to break their variable winning trend and secure valuable points in the closing stages of the season.
