Vard faces Sandnes ULF at Haugesund Sparebank Arena
On Saturday, Vard and Sandnes ULF will meet for a match in the 2nd Division – Grp 1 at Haugesund Sparebank Arena. Vard seems to be on the rise after a series of mixed results at the start of the season, while Sandnes ULF appears to be in good form with only one loss in their last eight matches.
Vard has a balanced record with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five games. They hope to build on a close streak of matches where they secured an away win against Træff with a score of 2-1. Their last home match ended in a 4-4 draw against Brattvåg, demonstrating that they can score goals but also need to work on tightening their defense.
Sandnes ULF comes off a strong 3-1 victory against Jerv, followed by a goalless draw against Lysekloster. They have scored a total of 18 goals this season, making them a dangerous counter-attacking opponent when they travel out of Øster Hus Arena. Sandnes ULF is known for scoring early in matches, as shown in their overwhelming 5-2 victory against Brattvåg.
Historically, Sandnes ULF has dominated the encounters against Vard. In their last meeting in the 2024 NM Cup, Sandnes ULF won 4-0. They will aim to build on this performance to bring the three points back to Sandnes.
Neither team has conceded many goals in the early minutes of matches. However, Vard tends to concede more goals in the final minutes, while Sandnes ULF has also featured significant contributions in the same timeframe. This indicates that the last 15 minutes could be decisive in the match.
When the match kicks off at Haugesund Sparebank Arena, Vard will have to withstand Sandnes ULF’s aggressive playing style, while the visitors will seek to leverage their attacking strengths to put pressure on the hosts’ defensive lines. With a match that could define the momentum for both teams, there are high expectations for this encounter.
