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Ham-Kam vs Aalesund Prediction, Tips & Odds

Ham-Kam vs Aalesund

EliteserienRegular Season - 17
Ham-Kam
#8 · Eliteserien
WLLLD
VS
Briskeby Arena, Hamar (8,068)
Referee: O. Nilsen
Aalesund
#14 · Eliteserien
LDLDW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.50
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.46 (implied 68.5%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 71.0% probability (an expert ratio of 1.41). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (71.0% vs 68.5%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Ham-Kam to win this match against Aalesund, with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Currently positioned ninth in the league, Ham-Kam has shown a mixed bag of form this season, recording five wins, three draws, and six losses over 14 matches. Their goal-scoring has been decent with 20 goals, but they have also conceded 26, resulting in a goal difference of -6. Their recent form includes one win, one draw, and three losses, indicating some inconsistency, but they remain strong enough at home to be seen as the favourites. On the other hand, Aalesund finds themselves in a challenging position, sitting 13th in the standings with just two wins from their 14 matches, alongside seven draws and five losses. They have scored 19 goals but have conceded 29, leading to a goal difference of -10. Despite their struggles, Aalesund has shown some resilience in their last five matches, managing one win and three draws, which suggests they could be hard to break down. The model indicates a win probability of 55% for Ham-Kam, with Aalesund at 20% and a draw at 25%. While Ham-Kam has the home advantage, their inconsistency could lead to an unexpected result if Aalesund can capitalise on any defensive lapses. The full method used for this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, with analysis conducted by The Daily Punt Analysis Team using expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Ham-Kam Win50%2.09
Draw22%3.64
Aalesund Win29%3.10
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4664.8%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.5263.3%

Combined goal output is high (3.3 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Ham-Kam 1-1 Aalesund
7.1714.1%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.1% probability.

Asian Handicap
Ham-Kam -0.5
2.0644%

Ham-Kam have been the stronger side, winning 39% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.17
14.1%
2-1
8.27
12.2%
1-2
10.24
9.9%
1-0
10.37
9.8%
2-2
10.58
9.5%
2-0
11.80
8.6%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.1% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Ham-Kam
-0.0
1.57
Aalesund
+0.0
2.35
Ham-Kam
-0.3
1.80
Aalesund
+0.3
2.77
Ham-Kam
-0.5
2.06
Aalesund
+0.5
2.88
Ham-Kam
-1.5
3.50
Aalesund
+1.5
6.00

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Ham-Kam are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Ham-Kam vs Aalesund
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.103.653.101.502.551.422.60
Marathonbet
2.073.703.141.472.381.442.53
Betfair
2.103.903.001.502.551.472.63
Pinnacle
2.103.823.231.552.51
SBO
2.143.322.77
William Hill
2.053.503.101.502.45
Bet365
2.103.503.301.532.401.442.62
1xBet
2.123.783.211.472.381.442.58
Unibet
2.173.653.001.562.231.492.40
888Sport
2.053.503.101.532.401.502.45
Betano
2.053.653.251.552.421.452.55
Superbet
2.123.603.101.532.401.472.52
BetVictor
2.053.703.001.512.341.442.55

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
92.9%
Over 1.5 Goals
81.3%
Over 2.5 Goals
63.3%
Over 3.5 Goals
40.9%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XHam-Kam or Draw
71%1.34
12Ham-Kam or Aalesund
78%1.24
X2Draw or Aalesund
51%1.69

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Aalesund leads 3-2)
2 Ham-Kam5 Draw3 Aalesund
29 May
Aalesund
2-2
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
May 25
Aalesund
2-2
Ham-Kam
NM Cupen
Aug 23
Aalesund
0-2
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
Jul 23
Ham-Kam
2-1
Aalesund
Eliteserien
Mar 23
Aalesund
3-1
Ham-Kam
Friendlies Clubs
Oct 22
Aalesund
0-0
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
May 22
Ham-Kam
0-0
Aalesund
Eliteserien
Oct 21
Aalesund
1-1
Ham-Kam
1. Division
Jul 21
Ham-Kam
2-3
Aalesund
1. Division
Aug 19
Aalesund
5-2
Ham-Kam
1. Division

In the last 10 matches between Ham-Kam and Aalesund, Ham-Kam has won 2 times, Aalesund has won 3 times, and there have been 5 draws. This record indicates a competitive rivalry with a balanced outcome, as no team has dominated. The scorelines reflect several close encounters, particularly with five matches ending in draws, including two 2-2 results. While Aalesund has achieved a couple of heavier wins, such as the 5-2 result in 2019, overall, the majority of matches have been tightly contested, suggesting neither side has a clear upper hand in this matchup.

Eliteserien Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Bodo/Glimt
16122241113038
WWWWW
2
Viking
15121237142337
WDWWL
3
Tromso
16104232171534
WWWDD
4
Lillestrom
158162218425
LLWWL
5
Molde
157352822624
DWLDW
6
Brann
167183327622
WLWWL
8
Ham-Kam
156362326-321
WLLLD
14
Aalesund
152762135-1413
LDLDD
15
Kristiansund BK
153391325-1212
LLDLL
16
Start
1624101637-2110
LWLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Ham-KamHome
5W0D2L
7 playedGF 13 · GA 112.14 pts/game
AalesundAway
1W2D3L
6 playedGF 6 · GA 140.83 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Ham-KamAalesund
1.61Goals p.g.1.71
1.57Goals conceded p.g.1.93
29%Clean sheets14%
39%Win rate32%
3.18Avg goals in match3.64
1.05xG per game1.35
-0.31xGA per game-0.50
48%Possession %44%
4.0Shots on target / game4.8
3.4Corners per game5.2
Ham-Kam
Recent Form

Ham-Kam have won 8 of their last 11 matches at home, drawing 0 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Ham-Kam 1-4 and beat Ham-Kam 2-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 5D 12L from the last 28 games (39% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Ham-KamAll competitions
31 Jul
Valerenga
0-3
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
26 Jul
Sarpsborg 08 FF
1-0
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
22 Jul
Bodo/Glimt
3-0
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
18 Jul
Ham-Kam
1-4
Tromso
Eliteserien
12 Jul
Sandefjord
2-2
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
27 Jun
IFK Goteborg
1-2
Ham-Kam
Friendlies Clubs
11
Win
39%
5
Draw
18%
12
Lost
43%
Aalesund
Recent Form

Aalesund have won 5 of their last 13 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 6. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Valerenga 6-1 and beat Kristiansund BK 0-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 9W 7D 12L from the last 28 games (32% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: AalesundAll competitions
02 Aug
Aalesund
2-6
Tromso
Eliteserien
26 Jul
Aalesund
1-1
Viking
Eliteserien
16 Jul
Valerenga
6-1
Aalesund
Eliteserien
11 Jul
Aalesund
2-2
Molde
Eliteserien
27 Jun
Kristiansund BK
0-3
Aalesund
Friendlies Clubs
29 May
Aalesund
2-2
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
9
Win
32%
7
Draw
25%
12
Lost
43%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Ham-Kam

No reported absences

Aalesund

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.52 (63.3%)
Both Teams Score1.46 (64.8%)
Value Bets
Ham-Kam Win2.09 (49.5%)
Aalesund Win3.10 (28.7%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.41 (36.7%)
BTTS No2.53 (35.2%)
Speculative
Draw3.64 (21.8%)

Yellow Card Prediction

O. Nilsen has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by O. Nilsen to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Ham-Kam have averaged 3.4 corners per match at home; Aalesund 5.2 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Ham-Kam have generated 1.05 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 39% of them. They put 4.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Ham-Kam player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.