Stabæk and Kongsvinger sit level on points just behind runaway leader Haugesund after 17 matches in the 2026 OBOS-ligaen, creating a razor-thin battle for second that has kept their runner-up probabilities nearly identical. Stabæk’s five-match winning streak and superior goal difference have offset Kongsvinger’s comparable record, while both sides continue to post high-scoring results that underscore their attacking depth and defensive vulnerabilities. The mid-table pack remains well adrift, with no other side posting consistent enough form or results to close the gap. This points race, combined with the remaining fixture schedule and typical second-tier volatility in Norway, continues to drive tight trader consensus around these two promotion contenders.