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Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Sandefjord Prediction, Tips & Odds

Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Sandefjord

EliteserienRegular Season - 18
Sarpsborg 08 FF
#9 · Eliteserien
DWLDW
1 - 2
Sarpsborg Stadion, Sarpsborg (8,022)
Referee: C. Moen
Sandefjord
#12 · Eliteserien
DDWWL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.53
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.47 (implied 68.2%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 70.7% probability (an expert ratio of 1.41). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (70.7% vs 68.2%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Sarpsborg 08 FF to win against Sandefjord, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Sarpsborg currently sits in 7th place in the Eliteserien, having accumulated 22 points from 15 matches. Their form shows some resilience, with two wins, two draws, and just one loss in their last five matches. Notably, they have scored 18 goals while conceding 19, indicating a competitive but slightly leaky defence. In contrast, Sandefjord finds themselves in 12th position with only 15 points from the same number of matches. Their recent form has been troubling, with no wins in their last five matches, resulting in four losses and one draw. They have struggled offensively, scoring just 13 goals while allowing 21, which highlights a significant gap in both attacking and defensive capabilities compared to Sarpsborg. The model suggests a win probability of around 60% for Sarpsborg, with a projected score of 2-1. The key market percentage indicates a strong likelihood of Sarpsborg taking all three points. However, a caveat exists; if Sandefjord can find a way to improve their form and capitalise on any defensive mistakes from Sarpsborg, they could pull off an upset. The full methodology behind this prediction can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where the analysis is based on expected goals and actual results throughout the season, conducted by The Daily Punt Analysis Team.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Sarpsborg 08 FF Win51%1.77
Draw21%3.91
Sandefjord Win28%3.96
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4760.5%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4759.2%

Combined goal output is high (3.2 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Sarpsborg 08 FF 1-1 Sandefjord
7.5713.3%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.3% probability.

Asian Handicap
Sarpsborg 08 FF -0.5
1.7445%

Sarpsborg 08 FF have been the stronger side, winning 48% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.57
13.3%
2-1
7.84
12.8%
1-0
9.63
10.4%
2-0
10.05
10.0%
2-2
11.10
9.2%
3-1
11.44
8.9%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 13.3% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Sarpsborg 08 FF
-0.0
1.33
Sandefjord
+0.0
3.03
Sarpsborg 08 FF
-0.5
1.74
Sandefjord
+0.5
3.50
Sarpsborg 08 FF
-1.5
2.88
Sandefjord
+1.5
7.50

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Sarpsborg 08 FF are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Sandefjord
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.754.004.001.502.551.482.45
Marathonbet
1.753.944.051.442.451.462.49
Betfair
1.754.004.001.452.551.452.55
Pinnacle
1.794.164.221.512.64
SBO
1.803.523.48
William Hill
1.753.803.901.442.50
Bet365
1.754.004.201.502.501.532.38
1xBet
1.794.034.141.442.451.462.53
Unibet
1.803.853.751.462.451.462.48
888Sport
1.753.803.901.442.501.442.50
Betano
1.783.904.051.522.501.502.42
BetVictor
1.733.903.801.452.551.442.55

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.5%
Over 1.5 Goals
82.2%
Over 2.5 Goals
59.2%
Over 3.5 Goals
42.6%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XSarpsborg 08 FF or Draw
72%1.22
12Sarpsborg 08 FF or Sandefjord
79%1.22
X2Draw or Sandefjord
49%1.99

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Sarpsborg 08 FF leads 6-3)
6 Sarpsborg 08 FF1 Draw3 Sandefjord
22 Mar
Sandefjord
0-2
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Eliteserien
Sept 25
Sarpsborg 08 FF
2-1
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
Jul 25
Sandefjord
3-2
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Eliteserien
May 25
Sarpsborg 08 FF
3-1
Sandefjord
NM Cupen
Aug 24
Sarpsborg 08 FF
2-1
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
May 24
Sandefjord
4-1
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Eliteserien
Jan 24
Sarpsborg 08 FF
2-0
Sandefjord
Friendlies Clubs
Aug 23
Sandefjord
5-1
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Eliteserien
Jul 23
Sarpsborg 08 FF
6-1
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
Oct 22
Sandefjord
1-1
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Eliteserien

In the last 10 matches between Sarpsborg 08 FF and Sandefjord, Sarpsborg has won 6 times, while Sandefjord has claimed victory 3 times, with 1 match ending in a draw. The scorelines indicate a mix of tight contests and more one-sided affairs, highlighted by Sarpsborg's 6-1 win and Sandefjord's 5-1 triumph. Notably, the results suggest a tendency for higher-scoring matches, though both teams have also recorded narrow victories. Sandefjord's last win over Sarpsborg came in 2024, indicating a challenging recent history against them.

Eliteserien Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Bodo/Glimt
19152249153447
WWWWW
2
Viking
19142343192444
DWLWW
3
Tromso
19105434221235
LDLWW
4
Molde
1910363829933
WWWLD
5
Lillestrom
199282626029
WLDLL
6
Rosenborg
198383126527
WLWWL
9
Sarpsborg 08 FF
196672225-324
DDLLD
12
Sandefjord
195591624-820
DDWLL
14
KFUM Oslo
1954102033-1319
LLDWW
15
Aalesund
193973043-1318
WLDDL
16
Start
1934122041-2113
LWLLW

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Sarpsborg 08 FFHome
4W3D2L
9 playedGF 11 · GA 91.67 pts/game
SandefjordAway
3W0D6L
9 playedGF 9 · GA 141.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Sarpsborg 08 FFSandefjord
1.48Goals p.g.1.74
1.21Goals conceded p.g.1.19
34%Clean sheets35%
48%Win rate45%
2.69Avg goals in match2.94
1.53xG per game1.02
-0.17xGA per game0.02
44%Possession %49%
4.3Shots on target / game3.9
4.4Corners per game5.2
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Recent Form

Sarpsborg 08 FF have won 9 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Sarpsborg 08 FF 1-2 and beat Sarpsborg 08 FF 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 6D 9L from the last 29 games (48% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Sarpsborg 08 FFAll competitions
30 Aug
Tromso
0-0
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Eliteserien
22 Aug
Sparta Sarpsborg
0-2
Sarpsborg 08 FF
NM Cupen
16 Aug
Sarpsborg 08 FF
1-2
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
02 Aug
Molde
3-3
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Eliteserien
26 Jul
Sarpsborg 08 FF
1-0
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
18 Jul
Kristiansund BK
0-0
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Eliteserien
14
Win
48%
6
Draw
21%
9
Lost
31%
Sandefjord
Recent Form

Sandefjord have won 5 of their last 13 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include beat Eidanger 0-15 and beat Sarpsborg 08 FF 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 7D 10L from the last 31 games (45% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: SandefjordAll competitions
04 Sept
Sandefjord
1-1
Viking
Eliteserien
30 Aug
Sandefjord
0-0
Brann
Eliteserien
23 Aug
Eidanger
0-15
Sandefjord
NM Cupen
16 Aug
Sarpsborg 08 FF
1-2
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
07 Aug
Sandefjord
0-1
KFUM Oslo
Eliteserien
01 Aug
Fredrikstad
1-0
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
14
Win
45%
7
Draw
23%
10
Lost
32%

Lineups

Confirmed

Sarpsborg 08 FF4-2-3-1Confirmed

12Claus NiyukuriDEF
21Anders HiimDEF
2Marius LodeDEF
32Eirik WichneDEF
11Daniel KarlsbakkFWD
87Leander ØyGK
10Sondre SörliMID
6Aimar SherMID
77Olaus SkarsemMID
33Andreas HansenMID
8Sander ChristiansenMID
20Peter ReinhardsenDEF
50Magnus Mevik EidalDEF
1Jacob PrytsGK
56Mads OlsenMID
22Victor Emanuel HalvorsenMID
7Camil MmaeeMID
15Michael OpokuMID
17Noa WilliamsMID
18Bop GuèyeMID

Sandefjord4-2-3-1Confirmed

16Hakon KrogelienDEF
3Vetle Walle EgeliDEF
44Xander LambrixDEF
4Fredrik Carson PedersenDEF
9Oscar KapskarmoFWD
30Elias HadayaGK
14Edvard PettersenMID
8Tobias BorkeeietMID
27Jakob Maslo DunsbyMID
7Evangelos PatoulidisMID
6Sander Risan MörkMID
5Gustav HøjbjergDEF
2Martin HellanDEF
32Daniel SkaarudFWD
17Foster ApetorgborFWD
24Sebastian Holm MathisenFWD
19Bendik BerntsenFWD
1Alf GrønnebergGK
21Jakob SwiftMID
18Mathias SauerMID

Unavailable Players

10 players

Sarpsborg 08 FF4

B. Utvik
Missing FixtureYellow Cards
F. Carstensen
Missing FixtureInjury
M. Svenningsen Gronn
Missing FixtureAnkle Injury
S. Rosted
Missing FixtureAnkle Injury

Sandefjord6

D. Koswal
Missing FixtureInjury
F. Loftesnes-Bjune
Missing FixtureThigh Injury
G. Hojbjerg
QuestionableMuscle Injury
J. Vester
Missing FixtureRed Card
M. Melchior
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
N. Moller
Missing FixtureInjury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.47 (59.2%)
Both Teams Score1.47 (60.5%)
Value Bets
Sarpsborg 08 FF Win1.77 (51.1%)
Sandefjord Win3.96 (27.8%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.51 (40.8%)
BTTS No2.48 (39.5%)
Speculative
Draw3.91 (21.1%)

Yellow Card Prediction

C. Moen has averaged 5.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 4.5 yellow cards at 1.85.

Corner Prediction

Sarpsborg 08 FF have averaged 4.4 corners per match at home; Sandefjord 5.2 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Sarpsborg 08 FF have generated 1.53 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 48% of them. They put 4.3 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Sarpsborg 08 FF player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.