Match Preview: Haugesund W faces Start W in the Women’s 1st Division
An exciting matchup awaits as Haugesund W hosts Start W in the Women’s 1st Division at Haugesund Sparebank Arena. While the home team aims to maintain its impressive form, the visitors are looking to turn around a difficult period.
Haugesund W comes into this match with a form that is nearly glowing. The last five games have resulted in four victories and one draw. In their most recent encounter, they triumphed 4-0 over Odd, highlighting their ability to dominate at home. The team has been strong at Haugesund Sparebank Arena this season, with eight wins in nine matches. Offensively, they have been phenomenal, averaging 2.4 goals per match, and they will undoubtedly try to exploit this advantage against an uncertain Start W.
On the other hand, Start W has had a tough time in recent matches, with three losses in their last five games. Most recently, they were defeated 0-2 at home by Viking FK, putting pressure on the team to perform better against Haugesund. Start W has struggled away from home, with only one win in nine matches and a low goal rate of 0.6 goals per game. With challenges in both defense and attack, the visitors must significantly raise their level to achieve a result at Haugesund Sparebank Arena.
Historically, these two teams faced each other earlier this season, which ended in a 1-1 draw in Kristiansand. This previous match shows that Start W can withstand Haugesund under the right circumstances. However, it will be a formidable task to take points from this solid Haugesund squad.
Haugesund Sparebank Arena will be the place where this drama unfolds, and expectations are high for an exciting match. Haugesund W’s impressive home statistics and Start W’s need to turn around their downward trend set the stage for a match that could swing either way. Fans can expect intensity and passion when these two teams meet again in the Women’s 1st Division.
