An interesting fixture is on the cards as Rosenborg make the trip to Sarpsborg Stadion for their Eliteserien encounter with Sarpsborg 08 on Friday, 18 July 2025.
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Sarpsborg vs Rosenborg predictions: Hosts to lead at the break
Key stats
- Rosenborg trailed at half-time in four of their last five matches.
- Sarpsborg led at the half-time break in six of their last seven encounters with Rosenborg.
- There were at least 11 corners in six of the last seven clashes between these teams.
Correct score prediction: Sarpsborg 2-1 Rosenborg
Sarpsborg have an excellent track record against Rosenborg, having won five of the last six meetings between these teams. While Christian Michelsen’s troops are currently on a six-match unbeaten run, Rosenborg suffered three defeats in their last four away games.
Taking everything into account, we believe that Sarpsborg will claim all the spoils after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sarpsborg are expected winners
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As things stand, Rosenborg and Sarpsborg are fifth and sixth in the Norwegian top flight, respectively.
Interestingly, Sarpsborg have strung together a six-match unbeaten run in which they defeated Viking, Bodo/Glimt and Rosenborg.
On the other hand, Rosenborg halted their five-game winless streak with a 2-0 victory over HamKam last weekend.
Ahead of this skirmish, Sarpsborg are the expected winners at 5/4 (2.25). Teams with these odds usually have a 44.4% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that four of Rosenborg’s last five games featured at least 11 corners, while there were over 12 corners on average in Sarpsborg's last five matches.
On that note, over 10.5 total corners has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Sarpsborg's dominance to continue?
These teams recently met three weeks ago, when Sarpsborg knocked Rosenborg out of the NM Cup away from home. Rosenborg have struggled against Sarpsborg in recent years, failing to win seven consecutive skirmishes between these outfits (D2, L5).
Norway Eliteserien 23/11/24
Rosenborg
Sarpsborg
Norway Eliteserien 12/07/24
Sarpsborg
Rosenborg
Norway Eliteserien 08/10/23
Sarpsborg
Rosenborg
Norway Eliteserien 25/06/23
Rosenborg
Sarpsborg
Norway Eliteserien 13/11/22
Rosenborg
Sarpsborg
Sarpsborg preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
For this week’s contest, injuries are set to impact team selection. Sarpsborg will be without midfielders Niklas Sandberg and Aimar Sher, forward Jo Inge Berget, and defender Anders Hiim.
These absences likely mean that coach Michelsen will retain his familiar 4-1-4-1 formation with Daniel Karlsbakk as the lone striker.
Predicted lineup: Ndiaye (GK), Wichne, Koch, Tebo, Jeahze, Christiansen, Sanyang, Halvorsen, Tangen, Orjasaeter & Karlsbakk.
Norway Eliteserien 11/05/25
W
Ham-Kam
0
Sarpsborg
4
Norway Cup 07/05/25
W
Sandefjord
1
Sarpsborg
3
Norway Eliteserien 04/05/25
D
Viking FK
0
Sarpsborg
0
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
L
Stromsgodset
3
Sarpsborg
2
Norway Cup 24/04/25
W
Gamle Oslo
1
Sarpsborg
6
Rosenborg preview: Eyeing back-to-back wins for the first time in eight weeks
Rosenborg are currently in an inconsistent phase. In their last six matches, they have picked up one win, three draws, and two losses, scoring seven times and conceding seven goals as well.
Having failed to win five of their last six matches on the road, Alfred Johansson's troops have a particularly concerning form away from the Lerkendal Stadion and must look to make corrections going forward.
The visitors will be without Noah Sahsah and Erlend Dahl Reitan because of injuries. They will probably line up in a 4-3-3 formation this week.
Predicted lineup: Tangvik (GK), Witry, Racic, Nemcik, Pereira, Vaananen, Selnaes, Zeidan, Holm, Islamovic & Ceide.
Norway Eliteserien 11/05/25
D
SK Brann
0
Rosenborg
0
Norway Cup 07/05/25
W
Tromsdalen
0
Rosenborg
5
Norway Eliteserien 04/05/25
W
Bryne
0
Rosenborg
3
Norway Eliteserien 01/05/25
D
Kristiansund BK
1
Rosenborg
1
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
D
Molde
0
Rosenborg
0
Player to watch: Dino Islamovic
Dino Islamovic put in an impressive performance when these teams clashed three weeks ago, scoring a brace in their 2-2 draw. The former Kalmar forward has scored four goals in his last four appearances for Rosenborg and will fancy his chances against Sarpsborg once again.