Sandefjord vs Fredrikstad preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Komplett Arena Mon, 25 May - 5:15 PM
Eliteserien
Sandefjord Sandefjord
1 – 1
Fredrikstad Fredrikstad
Full Time Mon, 25 May 5:15 PM
Round 10 Regular Season
Nikolaj Möller - 63'
Goal
|
Goal
Benjamin Faraas - 90+1'

CONTEXT

Sandefjord hosted Fredrikstad in a match that finished 1-1. The sides were level at halftime with a score of 0-0. Sandefjord entered as the stronger team yet could not secure a victory. Fredrikstad controlled more of the ball with 58 percent possession while Sandefjord held 42 percent. No red cards were issued to either side during the contest. The final result represented a draw that deviated notably from some pre-match indicators for the home side. Limited additional metrics were available to further contextualize the performance levels observed on the pitch.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Sandefjord 1-1 Fredrikstad. Sandefjord showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match projections.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be assessed due to unavailable data.
  • Market alignment: The outcome was not aligned with market expectations.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated from provided figures.
  • Event impact: No major events substantially altered the match dynamics.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion was absent with no dismissals recorded.
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
A. Rossland
A. Rossland
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
E. Hareland
E. Hareland
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
H. Aass
H. Aass
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
M. Aslam
M. Aslam
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Sandefjord A. Tegström
A. Tegström
VS
Fredrikstad A. Hagen
A. Hagen
1.6
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lillestrøm Rank: 57 L
Kristiansund Rank: 57 W
Aalesund Rank: 42 W
Tromsø Rank: 68 L
Rosenborg Rank: 60 D
Brann Rank: 68 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
HamKam Rank: 60 W
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 59 L
Brann Rank: 68 L
Viking Rank: 79 L
Kristiansund Rank: 56 L
Vålerenga Rank: 58 D
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 3 - 5
5

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Sandefjord
43.49%
Draw
26.34%
Away Fredrikstad
30.16%

Movement

Changes since opening
Sandefjord
+39.05%
Draw
-65.16%
Fredrikstad
+26.1%

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
61.59
60.82
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sandefjord
Fredrikstad
Power Score
61.59
60.82
League Position
7
12
Global Rank
434
457

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Sandefjord

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

Fredrikstad

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

Sandefjord ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Fredrikstad
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
25.36
36.29
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
36.29
25.36
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
Sandefjord -1.10 Efficiency Index
vs
Fredrikstad +1.10 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Sandefjord
Fredrikstad
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.

Sandefjord ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Fredrikstad
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Sandefjord Fredrikstad
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
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.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Sandefjord Fredrikstad
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
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).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Sandefjord
Fredrikstad
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.

–
Sandefjord
vs
Fredrikstad
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Sandefjord Fredrikstad
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
Sandefjord 0.27
Fredrikstad 0.46
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Sandefjord Fredrikstad
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
Sandefjord 0.02
Fredrikstad 0.03
Sandefjord
Fredrikstad
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • Fredrikstad had peak pressure around 93'.
  • Fredrikstad started the game with stronger pressure.
Sandefjord Pressure Fredrikstad Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: Fredrikstad reached the top pressure at 93' (80.94).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 10 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sandefjord Sandefjord Home
10 matches
Fredrikstad Fredrikstad Away
Match Record
2
Wins
5
3
Draws
3
5
Losses
2
Goals
9
Goals Scored
13
13
Goals Conceded
9
-4
Goal Difference
+4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-26T00:02:27+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 5-3-2
Pitch
E. Hadaya
Sweden
30 E. Hadaya
F. Pedersen
Norway
4 F. Pedersen
X. Lambrix
Belgium
44 X. Lambrix
S. Kristiansen
Norway
47 S. Kristiansen
V. Walle Egeli
Norway
3 V. Walle Egeli
M. Melchior
Norway
20 M. Melchior
S. Mørk
Substitution
Norway
6 (C) S. Mørk
J. Vester Nielsen
Denmark
37 J. Vester Nielsen
E. Patoulidis
Substitution
Belgium
7 E. Patoulidis
N. Moller
Substitution
Sweden
11 N. Moller
R. Kristensen Alte
Norway
10 R. Kristensen Alte
M. Børsheim
Norway
77 M. Børsheim
S. Sørløkk
Substitution
Norway
13 S. Sørløkk
S. Rafn
Substitution
Norway
5 (C) S. Rafn
U. Fredriksen
Norway
12 U. Fredriksen
F. Holmé
Norway
4 F. Holmé
D. Eid
Norway
16 D. Eid
S. Laghzaoui
Substitution
Norway
9 S. Laghzaoui
R. Shein
Estonia
21 R. Shein
S. Holm
Substitution
Sweden
6 S. Holm
H. Skogvold
Norway
23 H. Skogvold
O. Øhlenschlæger
Denmark
20 O. Øhlenschlæger

General Information

Date & Time
May 25, 2026, 05:15 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 10 · Regular Season
Stadium
Komplett Arena
Capacity
6582
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Alf Olav Rossland
Erland Hareland
Herman Leiulfsrud Aass
Mohammad Usman Aslam

Statistics

Possession
Sandefjord
44%
Fredrikstad
56%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
0 Big Chances Created 1
3 Shots 7
33 Dangerous attacks 41
42 Possession 58
6 Corners 5
12 Free kicks 12
2 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

1 Assists 1
8 Dribble Attempts 14
38 Successful Dribbles Percentage 43
18 Throwins 17
3 Successful Dribbles 6
7 Goal Kicks 2
88 Ball Safe 87
6 Goal Attempts 11
3 Substitutions 4
0 Hit Woodwork 1
3 Injuries 0

Attacking

71 Attacks 108

Possession

74 Long Passes 49
28 Successful Long Passes 22
38 Successful Long Passes Percentage 45
5 Key Passes 15
266 Successful Passes 412
354 Passes 489
75 Successful Passes Percentage 84

Defensive

43 Duels Won 51
6 Saves 1
8 Interceptions 7
19 Tackles 12

Build-up

3 Accurate Crosses 3
11 Total Crosses 17

Discipline

2 Offsides 2
12 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Mohammad Usman Aslam

Starting XI ▼

30
Elias Hadaya
Elias Hadaya Goalkeeper
7.78
3
Vetle Walle Egeli
Vetle Walle Egeli Defender
6.4
4
Fredrik Carson Pedersen
Fredrik Carson Pedersen Defender
6.83
44
Xander Lambrix
Xander Lambrix Defender
6.99
47
Stian Kristiansen
Stian Kristiansen Defender
6.66
6
Sander Risan Mørk
Sander Risan Mørk (C) Midfielder
6.83
8
Robin Dzabic
Robin Dzabic
Midfielder90+4'
20
Marcus Melchior
Marcus Melchior Midfielder
6.88
37
Jakob Vester
Jakob Vester Midfielder
7.01
7
Evangelos Patoulidis
Evangelos Patoulidis Attacker
6.67
19
Bendik Berntsen
Bendik Berntsen
Attacker78'
6.59
10
Ruben Alte
Ruben Alte Attacker
6.95
11
Nikolaj Möller
Nikolaj Möller Attacker
7.14
24
Sebastian Holm Mathisen
Sebastian Holm Mathisen
Attacker78'
6.3
Referee : Mohammad Usman Aslam

Starting XI ▼

77
Martin Børsheim
Martin Børsheim Goalkeeper
7.09
4
Fredrik Holmé
Fredrik Holmé Defender
7.65
5
Simen Rafn
Simen Rafn (C) Defender
6.61
15
Eirik Julius Granaas
Eirik Julius Granaas
Midfielder88'
6.43
12
Ulrik Fredriksen
Ulrik Fredriksen Defender
7.54
13
Sondre Sørløkk
Sondre Sørløkk Defender
6.25
19
Fanuel Ghebreyohannes Yrga-Alem
Fanuel Ghebreyohannes Yrga-Alem
Defender78'
6.73
16
Daniel Eid
Daniel Eid Defender
7.02
6
Samuel Leach Holm
Samuel Leach Holm Midfielder
7.03
14
Max Nilsson
Max Nilsson
Midfielder78'
6.63
9
S. Laghzaoui
S. Laghzaoui Midfielder
6.84
7
Benjamin Faraas
Benjamin Faraas
Midfielder70'
7.14
21
Rocco Shein
Rocco Shein Midfielder
7.34
20
Oskar Öhlenschlaeger
Oskar Öhlenschlaeger Attacker
7.34
23
Henrik Langaas Skogvold
Henrik Langaas Skogvold Attacker
7.01

Events

2ND-HALF
90+7'
Event
Eirik Julius Granaas
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Robin Dzabic → Sander Risan Mørk
7th Substitution
90+4'
90+1'
Event
Benjamin Faraas
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
88'
Event
Eirik Julius Granaas → Simen Rafn
6th Substitution
Event
Fredrik Carson Pedersen
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
86'
84'
Event
Fredrik Holmé
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Sander Risan Mørk
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
82'
82'
Event
Fanuel Ghebreyohannes Yrga-Alem
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Bendik Berntsen → Evangelos Patoulidis
3rd Substitution
78'
Event
Sebastian Holm Mathisen → Nikolaj Möller
4th Substitution
78'
78'
Event
Max Nilsson → Samuel Leach Holm
5th Substitution
78'
Event
Fanuel Ghebreyohannes Yrga-Alem → Sondre Sørløkk
2nd Substitution
70'
Event
Benjamin Faraas → S. Laghzaoui
1st Substitution
Event
Nikolaj Möller
Header / 1st Goal
63'

CONCLUSION

The 1-1 draw between Sandefjord and Fredrikstad reflected a balanced contest after a scoreless opening period. Fredrikstad maintained greater possession throughout yet neither side could establish a decisive advantage. Sandefjord as the stronger side was unable to convert that status into three points. The absence of red cards kept the game at full strength for both teams. Overall the result highlighted how possession differences did not translate directly into goal opportunities on this occasion. Further details on expected goals would help clarify the underlying performance balance between the two sides.