Drammen HK vs Arendal: match prediction on 27 September 2026

Arendal secure away victory over Drammen HK

Arendal defeated Drammen HK HK 34-26 on Sunday afternoon in the REMA 1000-ligaen, securing all three points at the home of their mid-table opponents. The visitors, who had previously recorded only one victory in the fixture over the last seven years, ended a long drought with a performance that saw them outscore the hosts by eight goals. The record stood at four victories for Arendal and two for the home side, with one draw.

The result alters the immediate context for both squads. Drammen HK HK remain in the upper half of the table but have now lost momentum after a strong start. Arendal, meanwhile, have moved up the table and gained confidence from breaking their away hoodoo against a mid-table opponent. Drammen HK are currently sixth with four points from three matches, while Arendal sit eleventh with two points.

Statistical models had anticipated a tighter contest, with an expected goal prediction of 32.8 for Drammen HK HK and 27.2 for Arendal, suggesting a home advantage. However, the final scoreline contradicted these projections, as Arendal significantly exceeded expectations while the home side fell short. The difference in scoring was stark, with Arendal contributing the majority of the attacking threat in a match where the home side struggled to get into the game.

In terms of recent form heading into this fixture, Drammen HK HK had played three matches, recording two wins and one draw, whereas Arendal had also played three games, winning one and drawing twice. Despite Arendal’s lower league position, their away performance on this occasion eclipsed the home side’s home record.