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Sarpsborg vs Sandefjord: Our top betting tips
This is a clash between two sides that look highly likely for midtable finishes. Who will come out on top? Find out with our Sarpsborg vs Sandefjord match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.
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Sarpsborg to take no more than a point
To be fair, Sarpsborg have had the better season overall between these two; however, their recent form doesn't inspire much confidence. It's worth noting that Sarpsborg have five losses in their last seven games. On the other hand, while Sandefjord have four wins in 10 league games, all of those wins came on the road; they've been one of the best road teams in the Eliteserien, with four wins in six games away from home. Additionally, Sandefjord have no losses in their last five games, with four wins and a draw; considering the form of both teams, we don't think Sarpsborg will win this match.
Both teams will score
Sarpsborg have not been able to keep the goals out, they've allowed 13 goals in their last seven games alone. Conversely, Sarpsborg have scored a lot of goals recently; they found the net in seven of their last eight games. Just like Sarpsborg, Sandefjord have been consistent in goal scoring terms; they scored in all of their last six games, with 13 goals scored in that stretch. Again, like Sarpsborg, Sandefjord have conceded their fair share of goals; they kept just one clean sheet in their last nine games. Both teams scored in five of Sarpsborg's last seven, and five of Sandefjord's last six games; for this reason, we are predicting that both teams will find the net.
Here are the key stats & form guide for Sarpsborg vs Sandefjord
Last Five - Sarpsborg
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
12/08/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Stromsgodset
Sarpsborg
2
1
L
Last Five - Sandefjord
16/09/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Stromsgodset
Sandefjord
0
2
W
03/09/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Odd BK
Sandefjord
3
2
L
27/08/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Haugesund
Sandefjord
0
0
D
20/08/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Tromso
Sandefjord
1
0
L
12/08/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Molde
Sandefjord
2
2
D
Can either team find a way to break away from the midtable crowd?
With the current standings as they are, these two teams look destined for a midtable finish. Both though could – with some consistency – force their way into the conversation for top three contention. Can either put in a display that suggests that's a real possibility?
Sarpsborg have been going through a rough patch recently; they managed just two wins in their last seven games, with five losses in that stretch. Sarpsborg are coming off back-to-back losses away from home; they'll hope to bounce back from those losses by defeating 11th-placed Sandefjord.
Sarpsborg Predicted lineup – Nilsen, Halvorsen, Utvik, Horn, Soltvedt, Saletros, Ngouali, Maigaard, Lindseth, Heintz, Molins
Sandefjord have improved a lot in recent weeks; they have no losses in their last five games, having lost three in a row prior to that run. It's worth pointing out that Sandefjord have four wins in their last five games; they'll fancy their chances of taking all three points against a struggling Sarpsborg side.
Sandefjord Predicted lineup – Storevik, Haakenstad, Taaje, Jansen, Smeulers, Kurtovic, Singh, Nilsson, Vega, Tveter, Ofkir
A quickfire FAQ on Sarpsborg vs Sandefjord
- Where is the match being hosted? – Sarpsborg Stadion
- Who do the bookmakers have as favourites? – Sarpsborg
- What time does the match kick off? 17:00 GMT