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Sarpsborg 08 vs Valerenga: Free Betting Tips
Mid-table Sarpsborg will be looking to make it three home wins on the run when they play host to Valerenga this Sunday. The visitors sit four places and 5pts behind their hosts as things stand but Valerenga have a poor goal difference and will be expecting a tough 90-minutes at the Sarpsborg Stadion.
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Sarpsborg to Win
Sarpsborg claimed a 2-1 win at home to Valerenga last season and we're backing the hosts to secure all 3pts once again this weekend. Sarpsborg have won their last two home games in the Eliteserien while Valerenga have lost three of their last six matches in all competitions, so you can see why we're backing a home win on Sunday.
Over 2.5 Goals
At least three goals have been scored in each of the last three competitive and non-competitive meetings betweenSarpsborg and Valerenga, and we're expecting over 2.5 goals to be scored on Sunday. Over 2.5 goals have also been scored in five of Sarpsborg's and four of Valernega's last six outings in all competitions, adding further weight to our prediction.
All you need to know ahead of Sarpsborg 08 vs Valerenga
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
Last Five - Valerenga
01/10/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Sandefjord
Valerenga
0
0
D
28/09/23
Norway Cup Norway
Bodo/Glimt
Valerenga
0
0
D
24/09/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Bodo/Glimt
Valerenga
4
2
L
17/09/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Aalesund
Valerenga
1
3
W
02/09/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Viking FK
Valerenga
1
1
D
Sarpsborg could move into the top 5 with a win
Sarpsborg took the lead in the very first minute away at Bodo/Glimt last weekend. Skalevik got the goal after good work from Odegaard who claimed the assist. However, this would prove to be a false dawn for the visitors as Bodo/Glimt scored twice before the break to lead 2-1 and in the second half, the hosts scored two more goals to wrap up a 4-1 victory. That result leaves Sarpsborg sitting 8th in the Eliteserien table, 3pts behind Bodo/Glimt.
Sarpsborg Predicted Lineup: Øy, Ødegaard, Utvik, Wichne, Martinsson-Ngouali, Soltvedt, Salétros, Maigaard, Lindseth, Heintz & Skålevik
Valerenga were at their very best at home to Kristiansund last weekend. Despite the first-half ending goalless, Valerenga put in a dominating second-half display to win the game 3-0. Udahl broke the deadlock in the 46th-minute and Layouni made it 2-0 shortly after. With 10-minutes left on the clock, Udahl netted his second goal of the game, ending any faint hopes Kristiansund had of a comeback.
Valerenga Predicted Lineup: Sjøeng, Nation, Hedenstad, Zuta, Näsberg, Jensen, Strand, Layouni, Christensen, Sahraoui & Jatta
Team News
Sarpsborg: Anders Kristiansen could miss out this weekend due to an injured finger.
Valerenga: Borchgrevink is the only injury concern for the visitors this weekend.
Sarpsborg 08 vs Valerenga – Your Questions
- Who are the favourites to win? – Sarpsborg are the bookmaker's pick to win.
- What was the score when these two teams last met? – Sarpsborg 2-1 Valerenga.
- What time is kick-off? – 17:00 GMT, 18:00 CET.
