Fredrikstad vs Sandefjord preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Nye Fredrikstad Stadion Sat, 1 Aug - 2:00 PM
Eliteserien
FredrikstadFFK
1 0
SandefjordSandefjord
Full Time Sat, 1 Aug 2:00 PM
Round 16 Regular Season
Goal
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CONTEXT

Fredrikstad hosted Sandefjord in a match that ended 1-0 to the home side. The halftime score stood at 1-0. Fredrikstad recorded 38 percent possession while Sandefjord held 62 percent. Expected goals finished at 1.5 for the home team and 1.09 for the visitors. Sandefjord entered as the stronger side yet Fredrikstad claimed the win. No red cards were issued. The outcome proved consistent with the xG figures and aligned with pre-match expectations. A significant structural deviation occurred in favor of Fredrikstad. Efficiency remained in line with underlying metrics throughout the contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: A significant deviation occurred with Fredrikstad securing the victory.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with expectations for both sides.
  • xG alignment: The 1-0 result aligned with home xG of 1.5 and away xG of 1.09.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved consistent with pre-match expectations.
  • xG expectations: Fredrikstad generated 1.5 xG against Sandefjord's 1.09 xG.
  • Event impact: The 1-0 halftime score shaped the second half progression.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued during the match.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Huru Kellerhals
M. Huru Kellerhals
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
M. Jensen
M. Jensen
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
I. Jahr
I. Jahr
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Bodding
A. Bodding
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Fredrikstad C. Røjkjaer
C. Røjkjaer
VS
Sandefjord A. Tegström
A. Tegström
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.07
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rosenborg Rank: 65 L
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 83 L
Lillestrøm Rank: 58 L
Start Rank: 54 W
Sandefjord Rank: 64 D
HamKam Rank: 64 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 85 L
Viking Rank: 79 L
HamKam Rank: 62 D
Molde Rank: 69 L
Fredrikstad Rank: 64 D
Lillestrøm Rank: 62 L
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 2 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
63.52
63.8
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Fredrikstad
Sandefjord
Power Score
63.52
63.8
League Position
11
12
Global Rank
514
503

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Fredrikstad — Opponent-weighted form score
Sandefjord — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Fredrikstad Sandefjord

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Fredrikstad

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Sandefjord

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Fredrikstad ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sandefjord
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
44.61
28.15
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
28.15
44.61
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Fredrikstad +1.60 Efficiency Index
vs
Sandefjord -1.60 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Fredrikstad
Sandefjord
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Fredrikstad
vs
Sandefjord
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Fredrikstad Sandefjord
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
26%
5%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.40 vs -0.05
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Fredrikstad Sandefjord
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
5%
26%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.05 vs -0.40
Fredrikstad
Sandefjord
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Fredrikstad
vs
Sandefjord
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Fredrikstad Sandefjord
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Fredrikstad 0.38
Sandefjord 0.31
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Fredrikstad Sandefjord
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Fredrikstad 0.00
Sandefjord 0.03
Fredrikstad
Sandefjord
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • FFK had peak pressure around 75'.
  • Sandefjord started the game with stronger pressure.
FFK Pressure Sandefjord Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: FFK reached the top pressure at 75' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Fredrikstad FFK Home
5 matches
Sandefjord Sandefjord Away
Match Record
3
Wins
0
2
Draws
2
0
Losses
3
Goals
6
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
6
+4
Goal Difference
-4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-02T00:01:16+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-3
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 01, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 16 · Regular Season
Stadium
Nye Fredrikstad Stadion
Capacity
12565
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Mischa Huru Kellerhals
Morten Jensen
Ivar Michael Jahr
Anders Bodding

Statistics

Possession
FFK
41%
Sandefjord
59%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
1 Big Chances Created 1
7 Shots 5
39 Dangerous attacks 49
38 Possession 62
6 Corners 5
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

101 Ball Safe 101
10 Goal Kicks 10
11 Goal Attempts 7
5 Substitutions 5
17 Throwins 19
1 Hit Woodwork 0
0 Injuries 1
7 Successful Dribbles 3
44 Successful Dribbles Percentage 25

Attacking

58 Attacks 116

Possession

373 Passes 617
302 Successful Passes 548
81 Successful Passes Percentage 89
10 Key Passes 15

Defensive

2 Saves 4
9 Interceptions 9
33 Duels Won 36

Build-up

9 Total Crosses 17

Discipline

3 Offsides 2
12 Fouls 7

Lineup

Referee : Mischa Huru Kellerhals

Starting XI ▼

77
Martin Børsheim
Martin Børsheim Goalkeeper
7.13
4
Fredrik Holmé
Fredrik Holmé Defender
8.24
12
Ulrik Fredriksen
Ulrik Fredriksen Defender
7.04
19
Fanuel Ghebreyohannes Yrga-Alem
Fanuel Ghebreyohannes Yrga-Alem Defender
7.06
5
Simen Rafn
Simen Rafn
Defender64'
6.6
28
Solomon Owusu
Solomon Owusu Defender
6.69
38
Isak Helstad Amundsen
Isak Helstad Amundsen
Defender46'
6.55
14
Max Nilsson
Max Nilsson Midfielder
7
21
Jakub Jezierski
Jakub Jezierski
Midfielder88'
16
Daniel Eid
Daniel Eid (C) Midfielder
6.59
20
Oskar Öhlenschlaeger
Oskar Öhlenschlaeger Midfielder
7.06
24
Leonard Owusu
Leonard Owusu
Midfielder76'
6.63
7
Benjamin Faraas
Benjamin Faraas Attacker
7.06
—
Benjamin Faraas
64'
9
S. Laghzaoui
S. Laghzaoui Attacker
6.45
23
Henrik Langaas Skogvold
Henrik Langaas Skogvold Attacker
6.88
Referee : Mischa Huru Kellerhals

Starting XI ▼

30
Elias Hadaya
Elias Hadaya Goalkeeper
7.08
3
Vetle Walle Egeli
Vetle Walle Egeli Defender
7.55
4
Fredrik Carson Pedersen
Fredrik Carson Pedersen Defender
6.78
13
Rasmus Holten
Rasmus Holten Defender
6.99
44
Xander Lambrix
Xander Lambrix Defender
6.81
16
Håkon Krogelien
Håkon Krogelien
Defender89'
6
Sander Risan Mørk
Sander Risan Mørk (C) Midfielder
6.97
32
Daniel Skaarud
Daniel Skaarud
Attacker70'
6.61
7
Evangelos Patoulidis
Evangelos Patoulidis Midfielder
6.36
27
Jakob Dunsby
Jakob Dunsby
Attacker70'
6.72
14
Edvard Sundbø Pettersen
Edvard Sundbø Pettersen Midfielder
7.28
19
Bendik Berntsen
Bendik Berntsen Midfielder
6.73
17
Foster Apetorgbor
Foster Apetorgbor
Attacker70'
6.82
20
Marcus Melchior
Marcus Melchior Midfielder
6.61
37
Jakob Vester
Jakob Vester
Midfielder9'
6.63
24
Sebastian Holm Mathisen
Sebastian Holm Mathisen Attacker
6.69

Events

2ND-HALF
89'
Event
Håkon Krogelien → Xander Lambrix
10th Substitution
Event
Jakub Jezierski → Max Nilsson
9th Substitution
88'
Event
Leonard Owusu → Oskar Öhlenschlaeger
8th Substitution
76'
70'
Event
Foster Apetorgbor → Bendik Berntsen
5th Substitution
70'
Event
Jakob Dunsby → Evangelos Patoulidis
6th Substitution
70'
Event
Daniel Skaarud → Sander Risan Mørk
7th Substitution
Event
Simen Rafn → Fanuel Ghebreyohannes Yrga-Alem
3rd Substitution
64'
Event
Gabriel Wesseh → Benjamin Faraas
4th Substitution
64'
Event
Isak Helstad Amundsen → Solomon Owusu
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Fredrik Holmé
Header / 1st Goal
39'
Event
Oskar Öhlenschlaeger
1st Yellowcard
26'
9'
Event
Jakob Vester → Marcus Melchior
1st Substitution

CONCLUSION

Fredrikstad maintained defensive structure after the early lead to limit Sandefjord despite lower possession. The xG differential of 0.41 reflected the narrow margin and supported the final 1-0 scoreline. Sandefjord created opportunities but failed to convert them into goals. Fredrikstad's efficiency matched the expected output without major fluctuations. The absence of red cards ensured the contest remained balanced in personnel. Overall the result followed the underlying data trends without notable distortions from external events. This performance highlighted Fredrikstad's ability to capitalize on limited chances against a possession-dominant opponent.