Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Sandefjord: Sarpsborg 08 FF to win
Sarpsborg 08 FF carry a modest 39.9% win probability into the clash, backed by a superior home scoring rate and a dominant recent head‑to‑head record. Sandefjord’s five‑game skid and 0.9 expected goals on the road underline the uphill battle they face.
Both clubs enter this Eliteserien fixture on contrasting trajectories: Sarpsborg have been a mixed bag at home and away, while Sandefjord have struggled to find points in their last five league outings. The game offers Sarpsborg a chance to leverage their home advantage and recent superiority in direct encounters.
Lars's Verdict
The home side’s 39.9% win probability, bolstered by a stronger expected‑goals profile and a solid defensive record, makes a victory the most likely outcome.
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With Sarpsborg 08 FF averaging 1.1 expected goals and Sandefjord averaging 0.9, the model gives a 60.4% chance at least one side fails to score, ahead of the 39.6% it gives to both teams scoring.
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Combined expected goals of 2.0 (Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.1 + Sandefjord 0.9) points to a tighter game, with the model giving Under 2.5 Goals a 67.7% chance against 32.3% for Over.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Sarpsborg 08 FF at 39.9%, the draw at 30.6%, and Sandefjord at 29.5% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-0 at 14.9% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
The Numbers Behind the Headline
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Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Sarpsborg’s recent five‑match run reads W‑D‑W‑D‑L, highlighted by a 1‑0 win over Viking at home and another 1‑0 victory against Ham‑Kam on their own turf. The 3‑3 draw with Molde away shows they can score but also concede, while the latest 1‑2 loss away signals vulnerability on the road – reinforcing that home advantage remains their strongest asset for a win.
Sandefjord
Sandefjord have slipped to D‑L‑L‑L‑L in their last five league games, including a 2‑2 home draw with Ham‑Kam and a 1‑2 away loss to Viking where they managed to score. Their subsequent three defeats (0‑3, 0‑1, 0‑1) show a trend of limited offensive output and a porous defence, underscoring the difficulty of securing a win on the road.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings Sarpsborg have triumphed four times, most recently a 2‑0 win on 22 Mar 2026, while Sandefjord's sole victory came 3‑2 in July 2025 – a pattern that heavily favours a Sarpsborg win.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2026 | Sandefjord 0-2 Sarpsborg 08 FF | Eliteserien |
| 14 Sep 2025 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 2-1 Sandefjord | Eliteserien |
| 26 Jul 2025 | Sandefjord 3-2 Sarpsborg 08 FF | Eliteserien |
| 7 May 2025 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 3-1 Sandefjord | NM Cupen |
| 4 Aug 2024 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 2-1 Sandefjord | Eliteserien |
Team News (Pregame)
Sarpsborg 08 FF: F. Carstensen (Injury), S. Rosted (Ankle Injury), M. Svenningsen Gronn (Ankle Injury), P. Reinhardsen (Ankle Injury)
Sandefjord: G. Hojbjerg (Muscle Injury), D. Koswal (Injury), F. Loftesnes-Bjune (Thigh Injury), M. Melchior (Knee Injury)
Injury records reflect the team news on file heading into this match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Sandefjord?
Sandefjord won 2-1. Our pre-match pick was Sarpsborg 08 FF to win.
What was the final score of Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Sandefjord?
Sarpsborg 08 FF 1-2 Sandefjord (full time).
When was Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Sandefjord?
Sarpsborg 08 FF played Sandefjord on Sun 16 Aug · 16:00 BST in the Eliteserien at Sarpsborg Stadion.
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See all Eliteserien fixtures →Given the statistical edge and the recent form disparity, the model’s highest confidence lies with Sarpsborg securing all three points at home.
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