Match Report
35 points for Notodden (6th), 26 for Arendal (9th): a 9-point gap. The last five rounds placed Arendal 5th in the league for form — higher than their 9th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.5/0.8 for Notodden and 1.4/1.7 for Arendal (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.56.
8 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Notodden 3, draws 2, Arendal 3, at 2.63 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 38% of the wins in this fixture.
The venue was Idrettsparken, with room for 3,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Notodden led 2-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 4-1.
Goal scorers
Notodden: Erik Leandersson (31'), Erik Leandersson (42'), Erik Leandersson (52'), Tor André Nordbø (56') · Arendal: Marcus Victorio (27')
Key stats
Possession: Notodden 57% · Arendal 43% · Total shots: 17-17 · On target: 9-6 · Corners: 2-7