Sandefjord vs Sarpsborg 08 - Eliteserien
Fixture Preview - 26 July 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
As Sandefjord prepares to host Sarpsborg 08 at Komplett Arena on Saturday, the match presents a compelling narrative, particularly given the contrasting form of both teams. Sandefjord enters the fixture with a recent record of DLLWW, showcasing a resurgence in their performance, while Sarpsborg is struggling with five consecutive losses (LLLLD). Historically, Sandefjord has dominated this matchup, winning nine of the last ten encounters, which adds pressure on Sarpsborg to break their poor run. One concrete angle to consider is the likelihood of both teams scoring, as evidenced by the high BTTS (Both Teams To Score) rate in their recent meetings—seven out of the last ten have seen goals from both sides. With odds of 1.4 for BTTS, it suggests that despite Sarpsborg's struggles, they may find opportunities against a Sandefjord side that has shown vulnerability in defence. Given the stakes for Sarpsborg, who are desperate to turn their fortunes around, this match could be more competitive than expected, making it an intriguing watch for fans and bettors alike.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Brann | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 36 |
| 4 |  Tromsø | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 33 |
| 5 |  Rosenborg | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 30 |
| 6 |  Sandefjord | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 28 |
| 7 |  KFUM | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 26 |
| 8 |  Fredrikstad | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 26 |
| 9 |  Molde | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| 10 |  Vålerenga | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| 11 |  Sarpsborg 08 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 22 |
| 12 |  HamKam | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 20 |
| 13 |  Kristiansund | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 20 |
| 14 |  Bryne | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 19 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 26, 2025 | Sandefjord | 3–2 | Sarpsborg 08 | Eliteserien |
| August 4, 2024 | Sarpsborg 08 | 2–1 | Sandefjord | Eliteserien |
| May 12, 2024 | Sandefjord | 4–1 | Sarpsborg 08 | Eliteserien |
| January 27, 2024 | Sarpsborg 08 | 2–0 | Sandefjord | Club Friendlies 3 |
| August 6, 2023 | Sandefjord | 5–1 | Sarpsborg 08 | Eliteserien |
| July 2, 2023 | Sarpsborg 08 | 6–1 | Sandefjord | Eliteserien |
| October 2, 2022 | Sandefjord | 1–1 | Sarpsborg 08 | Eliteserien |
| July 3, 2022 | Sarpsborg 08 | 4–3 | Sandefjord | Eliteserien |
| August 29, 2021 | Sarpsborg 08 | 5–0 | Sandefjord | Eliteserien |
| July 10, 2021 | Sandefjord | 2–0 | Sarpsborg 08 | Eliteserien |