Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Valerenga: Valerenga to win
Valerenga arrive as clear favourites, with a 46.4% win probability versus Sarpsborg’s 27.8% and a superior expected‑goals rate of 1.5 to 1.1.
Both sides come into this Eliteserien clash with mixed recent form, but the recent head‑to‑head record heavily favours Valerenga, who have won four of the last five meetings, the latest being a 3‑2 victory at Sarpsborg.
Lars's Verdict
Valerenga’s 46.4% win probability and superior 1.5 xG against Sarpsborg’s 1.1 xG make a victory the logical choice.
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With Sarpsborg 08 FF averaging 1.1 expected goals and Valerenga averaging 1.5, the model gives a 51.8% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 48.2% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 2.6 (Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.1 + Valerenga 1.5) points to a tighter game, with the model giving Under 2.5 Goals a 51.8% chance against 48.2% 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 27.8%, the draw at 25.8%, and Valerenga at 46.4% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-1 at 12.3% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
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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‑game stretch reads WDLLD, highlighted by a 1‑0 win over Ham‑Kam (H) and a 3‑3 draw at Molde (A). The two 1‑2 losses to Viking (A) and Sandefjord (H) show they can score but often fall short, suggesting limited offensive threat for this fixture.
Valerenga
Valerenga’s last five matches (WLLDL) feature a 3‑2 away win against Brann (A) and a 5‑5 draw with Aalesund (A), but also three defeats – 0‑3 to Ham‑Kam (H), 1‑2 to Bodo/Glimt (H) and 3‑4 to Molde (H) – illustrating both their goal‑rich style and defensive frailties, which tilt the odds toward them scoring and winning.
Head-to-Head
In the most recent five meetings Valerenga have won four times, including a 3‑2 win on 16 May 2026, underscoring a clear historical advantage for the away side.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2026 | Valerenga 3-2 Sarpsborg 08 FF | Eliteserien |
| 17 Aug 2025 | Valerenga 4-0 Sarpsborg 08 FF | Eliteserien |
| 6 Apr 2025 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 1-1 Valerenga | Eliteserien |
| 1 Feb 2025 | Valerenga 1-0 Sarpsborg 08 FF | Friendlies Clubs |
| 9 Mar 2024 | Valerenga 5-3 Sarpsborg 08 FF | Friendlies Clubs |
Team News (Pregame)
Sarpsborg 08 FF: F. Carstensen (Injury), S. Rosted (Ankle Injury), M. Svenningsen Gronn (Ankle Injury), B. Utvik (Yellow Cards)
Valerenga: F. Ambina (Muscle Injury), M. Sjoeng (Knee Injury), H. Bjordal (Red Card), K. Finnsson (Yellow Cards)
Injury records reflect the team news on file heading into this match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Valerenga?
Sarpsborg 08 FF and Valerenga drew 2-2. Our pre-match pick was Valerenga to win.
What was the final score of Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Valerenga?
Sarpsborg 08 FF 2-2 Valerenga (full time).
When was Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Valerenga?
Sarpsborg 08 FF played Valerenga on Sun 6 Sep · 16:00 BST in the Eliteserien at Sarpsborg Stadion.
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See all Eliteserien fixtures →The combination of Valerenga’s higher scoring rate, Sarpsborg’s limited firepower and the clear historical edge points to a Valerenga win as the most probable outcome.
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