* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Today's Top Tips for Haugesund vs Sarpsborg
Haugesund will be looking to make a return to winning ways this weekend after going three games without a victory in the Eliteserien. Visiting Sarpsborg stand in the home sides way on Sunday and while the away side have performed better than Haugesund so far this season they have looked poor on the road of late.
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Haugesund to Win
We're backing Haugesund to secure all 3pts against Sarpsborg this weekend just as they have done in each of their last two home games against this particular opponent. In fact, Haugesund are unbeaten in their last six encounters with Sarpsborg in the Eliteserien and the hosts have looked strong at home of late, only losing one of their last five league games, while the visitors have lost their last three away games in all competitions.
Under 2.5 Goals
We're not expecting many goals in this game as five of the last six league meetings between these two clubs have produced under 2.5 goals. Fewer than three goals have also been scored in five of Haugesund's last six outings in league and cup, while Sarpsborg's last game against Valerenga only produced a solitary goal.
Haugesund vs Sarpsborg: Stats, Markets & Odds
Last Five - Haugesund
24/09/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Odd BK
Haugesund
1
1
D
16/09/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Viking FK
Haugesund
2
0
L
03/09/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Molde
Haugesund
2
1
L
27/08/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Sandefjord
Haugesund
0
0
D
20/08/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Bodo/Glimt
Haugesund
3
1
L
Last Five - Sarpsborg
24/09/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Ham-Kam
Sarpsborg
1
1
D
17/09/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Lillestrom
Sarpsborg
1
3
W
03/09/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
SK Brann
Sarpsborg
1
0
L
26/08/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Tromso
Sarpsborg
0
4
W
19/08/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Odd BK
Sarpsborg
0
3
W
A win for Haugesund would reduce the gap between the two clubs to just 3pts
Haugesund gave a good account of themselves away at Molde last time out but the day still ended in defeat. The first half ended goalless and it looked like both teams might struggle to work the ball into the back of the net. However, in the 57th-minute Molde were awarded a penalty which Grodem converted for what was to be the only goal of the game. Haugesund will count themselves unlucky and should take plenty of positives from the performance against Molde.
Haugesund Predicted Lineup: Selvik, Reese, Pedersen, Walstad, Bærtelsen, Njie, Krygård, Therkildsen, Zafeiris, Samuelsen & Ndour
Sarpsborg were at home to Valerenga last weekend but didn't put in the best of performances and ended up being undone by one first-half effort from Layouni in the 30th-minute. Sarpsborg failed to carve out an equaliser in the second half, thanks to some top defending from the Valerenga backline.
Sarpsborg Predicted Lineup: Nilsen, Horn, Ødegaard, Utvik, Martinsson-Ngouali, Soltvedt, Salétros, Maigaard, Lindseth, Heintz & Molins
Team News
Haugesund: Julius Eskesen is suspended, while Sondre Liseth will miss out due to an ankle injury.
Sarpsborg: Anders Kristiansen is the main injury concern for the visitors.
Q&A for Haugesund vs Sarpsborg
- Who are the favourites to win? – There isn't much between these two sides according to the latest odds.
- What was the score when these two teams last met? – Haugesund 2-1 Sarpsborg.
- What time is kick-off? – 17:00 GMT, 18:00 CET.
