Haslum HK vs Varhaug: match preview on 10 September 2026

Haslum HK to win. Both sides have mirrored their last five results with two victories and three defeats, but the home advantage tips the balance. Varhaug travel with a reputation for high-scoring encounters, while Haslum HK have shown resilience in front of their own supporters despite a run of three losses in their last five competitive outings.

After two matches each, both teams sit on 2 points with identical win-draw-loss records. Varhaug occupy 5th place while Haslum HK languish in 11th. Haslum HK secured a 30:26 away victory over Ryger Stavanger on 6 September, their only win in their last three league matches. Varhaug's most recent outing was a 30:36 defeat away at Halden on 30 August, a result that followed their 28:25 home win against Baekkelaget earlier that week.

Haslum HK have conceded 153 goals in their last five matches while finding the net 134 times, an average of 30.6 goals per game for their opponents. Varhaug's tally is slightly tighter at 157:156, suggesting they tend to be involved in more open contests. The friendly results are worth noting too—Haslum HK beat Folló HK 34:29 at home in August before losing 23:31 to Halden in another pre-season fixture.

A draw suits neither side given their recent trajectories, but Varhaug's tendency to concede heavily away from home makes them vulnerable. Haslum HK lost 23:30 to Bodø at home on 30 August and 24:37 to Runar in the NM Cup on 25 August. The key will be whether they can contain Varhaug's attack while exploiting the visitors' defensive frailties on the road.

65% confidence in Haslum HK. Their other away result this season was the 30:36 loss to Halden, but that match came against a side currently stronger than Haslum HK. If Varhaug replicate their April performance against Lillestrom—where they lost 28:30 despite scoring—then the home advantage means less.