Sarpsborg 08 vs Sandefjord preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Sarpsborg Stadion Sun, 16 Aug - 3:00 PM
Eliteserien
Sarpsborg 08SA08
SandefjordSandefjord
KICKOFF : Sun, 16 Aug - 3:00 PM
Round 18 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the 2026 Eliteserien regular season, Sarpsborg 08 hosts Sandefjord at Sarpsborg Stadion in a standard league fixture. The home side sits seventh in the domestic standings while the visitors occupy thirteenth place. Sarpsborg 08 carries a power score of 65.71 compared to Sandefjord's 62.54, creating a narrow 3.2-point advantage for the hosts. This structural edge combines with a clear form disparity, as the home team registers 33.61 against the away side's 2.56. Both clubs enter the match with limited recent outing data available, leaving emphasis on positional and power metrics. The venue offers Sarpsborg 08 a familiar setting that could influence tempo and control. With no knockout elements present, the focus remains on accumulating points in the regular campaign. Set-piece insights carry low confidence due to proxy usage and absent xG details.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Sarpsborg 08 sits seventh domestically while Sandefjord occupies thirteenth place.
  • Form: Sarpsborg 08 holds a form score of 33.61 against Sandefjord's 2.56.
  • Squad: Detailed squad composition data is unavailable for this fixture.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both teams.
  • Transition: Transition phase statistics are not provided in the current dataset.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data applied to both sides.
  • xVariable: Sarpsborg 08 holds a 3.2-point power advantage over Sandefjord.
  • Market: Baseline split: Sarpsborg 08 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Sandefjord 0% (Δ+0%).
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Sarpsborg 08 E. Sel
E. Sel
VS
Sandefjord A. Tegström
A. Tegström
1.38
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.94
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Viking Rank: 80 L
Molde Rank: 69 D
HamKam Rank: 62 W
Kristiansund Rank: 58 D
Viking Rank: 81 W
Brann Rank: 71 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
KFUM Rank: 61 L
Fredrikstad Rank: 64 L
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 85 L
Viking Rank: 81 L
HamKam Rank: 63 D
Molde Rank: 68 L
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 0 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
65.71
62.54
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sarpsborg 08
Sandefjord
Power Score
65.71
62.54
League Position
7
13
Global Rank
416
521

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
Sarpsborg 08 — Opponent-weighted form score
Sandefjord — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sarpsborg 08 Sandefjord

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Sarpsborg 08 SA08 Home
5 matches
Sandefjord Sandefjord Away
Match Record
3
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
2
Losses
3
Goals
9
Goals Scored
9
9
Goals Conceded
9
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
1.89
xG
1.42
1.42
xGA
1.89

Data last updated: 2026-08-13T00:24:40+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 16, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 18 · Regular Season
Stadium
Sarpsborg Stadion
Capacity
8022
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Christian Moen

Expected Lineup

Referee : Christian Moen

Starting XI ▼

87
L. Øy
L. Øy Goalkeeper
6.98
11
Daniel Karlsbakk
Daniel Karlsbakk Centre Forward
6.7
2
Marius Lode
Marius Lode Left Back
6.57
8
Sander Christiansen
Sander Christiansen Defensive Midfield
6.97
6
Aimar Sher
Aimar Sher Defensive Midfield
7.18
10
Sondre Sörli
Sondre Sörli Right Wing
6.93
12
Claus Niyukuri
Claus Niyukuri Right Back
6.73
77
Olaus Skarsem
Olaus Skarsem Left Wing
6.54
21
Anders Hiim
Anders Hiim Left Back
6.82
32
Eirik Wichne
Eirik Wichne Right Back
6.5
33
Andreas Hansen
Andreas Hansen Attacking Midfield
6.91
Referee : Christian Moen

Starting XI ▼

30
Elias Hadaya
Elias Hadaya Goalkeeper
6.99
7
Evangelos Patoulidis
Evangelos Patoulidis Attacker
7.14
24
Sebastian Holm Mathisen
Sebastian Holm Mathisen Centre Forward
6.6
19
Bendik Berntsen
Bendik Berntsen Attacker
6.71
3
Vetle Walle Egeli
Vetle Walle Egeli Left Back
6.8
4
Fredrik Carson Pedersen
Fredrik Carson Pedersen Right Back
6.63
6
Sander Risan Mørk
Sander Risan Mørk Central Midfield
6.94
44
Xander Lambrix
Xander Lambrix Left Back
6.81
14
Edvard Sundbø Pettersen
Edvard Sundbø Pettersen Central Midfield
6.75
18
Mathias Sauer
Mathias Sauer Central Midfield
6.66
13
Rasmus Holten
Rasmus Holten Right Back
6.75

CONCLUSION

Overall, the structural indicators point toward Sarpsborg 08 holding the stronger pre-match profile. Power rankings give Sarpsborg 08 a 3.2-point edge. Projection probabilities are unavailable or insufficient in the available data for this fixture. The balance of play should hinge on execution in transitions and set-piece phases.