Kongsvinger and Haugesund sit level on 56 points after 25 rounds in the OBOS-ligaen, with Strømsgodset two points back on 54, creating a narrow battle for the direct promotion spots and second place. Kongsvinger moved top on goal difference following a 6-2 win over Ranheim, while Haugesund dropped a point in a late 1-1 draw against Sandnes Ulf that ended a six-match winning streak. Strømsgodset stayed in touch with a 5-1 victory at Lyn, and Stabæk remains mathematically alive despite sitting fourth on 46 points. With five rounds remaining and tight margins separating the leading sides, traders see multiple realistic paths to the runner-up spot depending on results among the top four.