| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 76:33 | +43 | 60 | |
| 2 | 27 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 81:42 | +39 | 59 | |
| 3 | 27 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 78:45 | +33 | 59 | |
| 4 | 27 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 64:34 | +30 | 52 | |
| 5 | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 54:41 | +13 | 45 | |
| 6 | 27 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 37:38 | -1 | 39 | |
| 7 | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 71:68 | +3 | 38 | |
| 8 | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 47:53 | -6 | 38 | |
| 9 | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 42:53 | -11 | 34 | |
| 10 | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 48:59 | -11 | 33 | |
| 11 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 41:57 | -16 | 31 | |
| 12 | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 40:56 | -16 | 29 | |
| 13 | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 44:60 | -16 | 27 | |
| 14 | 27 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 37:54 | -17 | 26 | |
| 15 | 27 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 37:61 | -24 | 23 | |
| 16 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 31:74 | -43 | 20 |
Our Haugesund vs Lyn prediction for this Norway 1 Division match on Oct 14 at 18:00 puts Haugesund as the clear favorite, with a 67% win probability. Haugesund's dominant league position and excellent recent form give them a massive edge over a struggling Lyn side that has lost three of its last five matches.
Haugesund comes into this fixture in outstanding shape, with four wins and one draw in their last five outings. They most recently drew 1-1 away at Sandnes Ulf on Oct 11, before which they recorded consecutive victories over Stabaek (2-0), Strommen (4-2), Moss (4-1), and Djerv 1919 (4-0).
Lyn, on the other hand, is struggling. Their last five results read two wins followed by three straight defeats. They suffered heavy losses to Stromsgodset (1-5) and Ranheim (1-4), as well as a narrow 1-0 defeat at Bryne, although they did manage wins against Gamle Oslo FK (3-1) and Hodd (2-0).
These two teams have met just once before, according to our data. In that encounter on Apr 6, Haugesund ran out 4-2 winners away at Lyn, giving Haugesund a 1-0 head-to-head advantage with no draws.
Haugesund sits 2nd in the 1 Division with 56 points from 25 matches, having won 18, drawn 2, and lost just 5. They are serious title contenders. Lyn is down in 10th place with just 28 points from a possible 75, having won only 8 games all season. The 28-point gap between them is a clear indicator of the different levels these sides have been performing at this season.
Based on the available odds, form, head-to-head record, and league positions, the calculated win probabilities are: Haugesund 67%, draw 22%, and Lyn 11%. Haugesund's status as the 2nd-best team in the league, averaging 3 goals per home game, combined with Lyn's poor away form and three-game losing streak, makes the home win the most likely outcome by a considerable margin. The head-to-head win and the significant points difference further support this.
Bookmakers heavily favor Haugesund, with home win odds ranging from 1.20 to 1.53, while a Lyn victory can be backed at a high of 10.00. The draw is priced between 3.10 and 3.50. Our prediction based on the stats: Haugesund should secure a comfortable win. The odds-on favorite tag is fully justified by their dominant home record and current momentum, while Lyn face a huge challenge to take anything from this trip.