Ringerike vs Stjernen: match preview on 11 September 2026

Stjernen to win. The visitors have won four of the last six meetings between these sides and carry that momentum into a friendly where they need to prove their edge over a rival that sits in a lower division.

Ringerike have won twice and lost three times in their last five matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding 16. Their most recent outing was a 2:5 defeat to Lillehammer on 1 September in a friendly. Before that they beat Gjøvik 3:2 at home on 1 April, lost 3:2 away to the same side on 30 March, and suffered a 1:4 home loss on 28 March. The fourth win in that span came away at Gjøvik on 26 March with a 4:2 scoreline.

Stjernen have mirrored that record with two wins and three losses from five games, but their goal difference is tighter at 10 for and 15 against. They lost 1:6 at home to Stavanger Oilers on 3 September in a friendly, then bounced back with a 3:2 away win at Vålerenga on 13 August. Their previous three matches were all against Vålerenga in the Fjordkraft-ligaen, producing one win and two losses.

The head-to-head tells the real story here. Stjernen have won four of the last six encounters, including a 6:0 thrashing at home in January 2024. Ringerike's only wins in that period came at home in October 2023 and February 2023, but both sides have been more competitive in the 2024 meetings. Stjernen's recent form against Vålerenga suggests they can handle pressure, while Ringerike's defensive frailties have been exposed consistently.

A draw suits Ringerike's approach in a friendly, but they have not held one in their last five matches. Stjernen have also gone without a draw in that span. The visitors' dominance in past meetings and their slightly better defensive record give them the edge. This conclusion stops holding if Ringerike find their shooting boots early or if Stjernen rotate their squad heavily for this friendly.

Stjernen to win.