Sarpsborg and Rosenborg will meet in the next Eliteserien round on Friday, 12 July.
With both teams struggling to find their best form this season, who will prevail in this match? Read our Sarpsborg vs Rosenborg prediction and preview to find out.
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Sarpsborg vs Rosenborg prediction: Both teams to score in a win for Rosenborg
Key stats
- Both teams have scored in 62% of Sarpsborg's matches in the league this season.
- We saw both teams score in the last seven Rosenborg's matches in a row in all competitions.
- Sarpsborg have lost five of their six matches at home in Eliteserien so far and four of their last six games overall.
Correct score prediction: Sarpsborg 1-3 Rosenborg
We saw a lot of goals in the most recent H2H duels between these teams and we don't expect anything else in this match either, so we've gone for a high-scoring win for Rosenborg.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No clear favourites in this match
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.50%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.60%
- AWAY: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.50%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Sarpsborg vs Rosenborg odds that the bookies see expect a close match. That being said, the hosts are the expected winners by a small margin.
After all, these two teams enter the match separated by just four points and while Rosenborg are ahead and perhaps in a bit better form, neither of these teams deserve to be overwhelming favourites.
In any case, if you liked our picks for this game, don't forget to also look at our top betting tips for today.
Last five H2Hs: Sarpsborg dominating lately
With three wins in a row over Rosenborg, Sarpsborg have clearly been the better team recently. However, Rosenborg still have a considerable advantage when it comes to their overall H2H record: 15-5-5.
Norway Eliteserien 08/10/23
Sarpsborg
Rosenborg
Norway Eliteserien 25/06/23
Rosenborg
Sarpsborg
Norway Eliteserien 13/11/22
Rosenborg
Sarpsborg
Norway Eliteserien 18/04/22
Sarpsborg
Rosenborg
Norway Eliteserien 19/09/21
Sarpsborg
Rosenborg
Sarpsborg preview: Still struggling in the relegation zone
While Sarpsborg have gotten a win over Haugesund in the last round of Eliteserien, they are still in the relegation zone with 13 points from the same number of matches. The team have lost four of their last six games in the league too, so their form is still far from what they need, but on the bright side, they are just one point behind the first team in the safe zone.
Meanwhile, Niklas Sandberg is currently the only player on Sarpsborg's injury list.
Predicted lineup: Ilic (GK), Christiansen, Uchenna, Casas, Hiim, Johansen, Andersen, Wichne, Sher, Orjasaeter & Berget
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: Can they win twice in a row?
With 17 points from 13 games in the league so far, this has been a disappointing season for the biggest team in Norway, historically. However, Rosenborg have been struggling for a while now to stay relevant and it seems that this season they'll once again be far from the top of the Eliteserien standings.
When it comes to team news, Jonathan Augustinsson remains on the sidelines to deal with a thigh injury.
Predicted lineup: Tangvik (GK), Cornic, Henriksen, Jenssen, Reitan, Tagseth, Broholm, Vaananen, Nypan, Reitan-Sunde & Saeter
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: Ole Christian Saeter
The experienced striker is having a good season with six goals in the Eliteserien so far, which is enough to make him one of the candidates to be the top scorer this season in the Norwegian top flight.
Will Saeter score a penalty again?
Two of the six goals that Saeter has in the Eliteserien so far have come from penalties and if Sarpsborg give him a chance in this duel, he's likely to take it.