Sarpsborg face a tough test at home against Brann on Saturday but result results for both clubs suggest that this game is going to be close and competitive, possibly even producing an upset.
The hosts claimed an excellent win against Rosenborg in their last home game, while Brann were beaten heavily in their last away game against the league leaders Bodo/Glimt.
The visitors still head into this game as the bookmaker's favourite but we're not entirely convinced that is how the game is going to go.
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Sarpsborg vs Brann prediction: Goals expected at the Sarpsborg Stadion
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in each of Sarpsborg's last six league games.
- Four of Brann's last six outings across all competitions have ended with both teams scoring.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in each of the hosts' and four of the visitors' last six fixtures.
Correct score prediction: Sarpsborg 2-1 Brann
We're backing Sarpsborg to throw a spanner in the works of title-chasing Brann this weekend as they won this very fixture last season 2-1. Brann have only won one of their last four trips to Sarpsborg and were beaten 5-1 in their last away game against Bodo/Glimt.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds stacked against the hosts
- HOME: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- DRAW: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
- AWAY: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Brann are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 55.6%, but Sarpsborg performed really well in their last home game while Brann lost heavily in their last away game.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Last five H2Hs: Brann edge it
Brann have picked up two wins, two draws and one defeat from their last five encounters with Sarpsborg, claiming a 1-0 victory when the pair last locked horns back in September.
Norway Eliteserien 01/09/24
SK Brann
Sarpsborg
Norway Eliteserien 03/09/23
SK Brann
Sarpsborg
Norway Eliteserien 13/05/23
Sarpsborg
SK Brann
Europe Friendlies 17/02/23
SK Brann
Sarpsborg
Norway Eliteserien 12/12/21
SK Brann
Sarpsborg
Sarpsborg preview: Were at their best last time out
Sarpsborg put in a four-star performance at home to Rosenborg last weekend with one player standing out above the rest.
The hosts claimed a 4-1 victory in the end and Henrik Meister scored each of the Sarpsborg goals.
Meister claimed a first-half hat trick in what was a man-of-the-match display and went on to add a fourth goal in the 69th minute. Rosenborg pulled a goal back late on which only slightly dampened the mood in the Sarpsborg Stadium.
Predicted lineup: Ilić (GK), Skipper, Christiansen, Tebo Uchenna, Hiim, Johansen, Sher, Chrupałła, Halvorsen, Ørjasæter & Meister
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
Brann preview: Struggled in their last away game
Brann would have been hoping to bounce back from their 5-1 defeat at Bodo/Glimt when they played host to Haugesund last weekend.
Following a goalless first 45, Brann took the lead through Magnus Warming in the 71st minute and that looked like being enough to win the game until defender Japhet Sery Larsen put through his own goal six minutes from time to earn the visitors a share of the spoils.
Predicted lineup: Dyngeland (GK), Kristiansen, Crone, Pedersen, Knudsen, Sery Larsen, Myhre, Kartum, Kornvig, Castro & Heggebø
Norway Eliteserien 11/05/25
D
Rosenborg
0
SK Brann
0
Norway Cup 07/05/25
L
Bryne
2
SK Brann
1
Norway Eliteserien 03/05/25
W
Valerenga
2
SK Brann
4
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
W
Bryne
2
SK Brann
3
Norway Cup 24/04/25
W
Bjarg
0
SK Brann
2
Player to watch – Henrik Meister
Henrik Meister has only scored one league goal this season before his epic performance against Rosenborg last weekend.
Will Sarpsborg's four-goal hero shine once again?
The Sarpsborg forward only played three times for his club last season, scoring a single goal but put four goals past Rosenborg last weekend to take this season's total to five.
We're excited to see how Meister performs against Bran this weekend in what should be another entertaining 90 minutes.