Tromso vs Sarpsborg 08 FF: Tromso Draw No Bet
Tromso's 2.0 expected goals versus Sarpsborg's 1.2 set the tone for a high‑probability home win, yet the model’s 21.6% draw chance boosts a draw‑no‑bet edge.
Both clubs arrive with contrasting recent form – Tromso unbeaten in three of their last four league outings, while Sarpsborg have slipped to two defeats in five. The fixture pits Tromso’s potent attack against a Sarpsborg side that has struggled to keep clean sheets away.
Lars's Verdict
Back Tromso on a draw‑no‑bet basis – the model’s 55.9% win chance plus a 21.6% draw probability make the home side a safe bet even if the match settles level.
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With Tromso averaging 2.0 expected goals and Sarpsborg 08 FF averaging 1.2, the model gives a 60.4% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 39.6% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 3.2 (Tromso 2.0 + Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.2) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 62.0% chance against 38.0% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Tromso at 55.9%, the draw at 21.6%, and Sarpsborg 08 FF at 22.5% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-1 at 9.8% — 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
Tromso
Tromso’s recent run includes a 4‑0 home win over Valerenga and a 6‑2 away demolition of Aalesund, demonstrating their ability to score heavily. Their only recent loss, 2‑3 at Molde, still saw them net two goals, underscoring consistent offensive output – a trend that supports a strong home performance here.
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Sarpsborg’s last five feature a 0‑0 draw at Kristiansund and a 1‑0 home win over Ham‑Kam, but they have also suffered consecutive 1‑2 defeats to Viking and Sandefjord. The mixed results, especially the recent losses, indicate vulnerability that aligns with the model’s lower win probability.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings, Tromso have won three, including a 4‑0 rout in November 2025, while Sarpsborg secured only one draw (3‑3 in February 2025), reinforcing Tromso’s historical edge for this pick.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2026 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 0-1 Tromso | Eliteserien |
| 2 Nov 2025 | Tromso 4-0 Sarpsborg 08 FF | Eliteserien |
| 25 May 2025 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 0-1 Tromso | Eliteserien |
| 13 Feb 2025 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 3-3 Tromso | Friendlies Clubs |
| 1 Dec 2024 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 2-1 Tromso | Eliteserien |
Team News (Pregame)
Tromso: L. Cornic (Thigh Injury), V. Skjaervik (Groin Injury), V. Ekblom (Groin Injury), A. Thongla-Iad Warneryd (Red Card)
Sarpsborg 08 FF: F. Carstensen (Injury), S. Rosted (Ankle Injury), M. Svenningsen Gronn (Ankle Injury), B. Utvik (Yellow Cards)
Injury records reflect the team news on file heading into this match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Tromso vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Tromso and Sarpsborg 08 FF drew 0-0. Our pre-match pick was Tromso Draw No Bet.
What was the final score of Tromso vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Tromso 0-0 Sarpsborg 08 FF (full time).
When was Tromso vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Tromso played Sarpsborg 08 FF on Sun 30 Aug · 16:00 BST in the Eliteserien at Romssa Arena.
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See all Eliteserien fixtures →Given Tromso’s superior odds of victory and the relatively high draw probability, a draw‑no‑bet on Tromso offers protection against the model’s most likely outcome while still capitalising on their advantage.
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