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

Sarpsborg 08 welcomes Sandefjord to Sarpsborg Stadion for an Eliteserien regular season fixture in 2026. The hosts occupy seventh place in the domestic standings and enter as the stronger side according to underlying power metrics. Sandefjord sits thirteenth and trails in recent performance indicators. Sarpsborg holds a modest overall power advantage of 3.2 points. Both teams operate without recent outing details available for direct comparison. The match features limited advanced data on efficiency and transitional play. Set piece metrics carry low confidence and rely on proxy calculations. This league encounter promises a competitive battle between mid-table sides seeking to improve their positions.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Sarpsborg 08 sits seventh in the domestic table while Sandefjord occupies thirteenth.
  • Form: Sarpsborg 08 holds a form score of 33.61 against Sandefjord's 2.56.
  • Squad: Sarpsborg 08 enters as the stronger side with a 3.2 point power advantage.
  • Efficiency: Detailed efficiency metrics are not available for either side ahead of kickoff.
  • Transition: Transition phase data remains unavailable in the pre-match assessment.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data used for both teams.
  • xVariable: Sarpsborg 08 records a power score of 65.93 compared to Sandefjord's 62.76.
  • 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: 64 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.
65.93
62.76
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sarpsborg 08
Sandefjord
Power Score
65.93
62.76
League Position
7
13
Global Rank
414
527

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.

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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: 2026-08-14T00:22:48+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-3-3
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

Sarpsborg 08 carries a clear edge in league standing and overall power metrics when facing Sandefjord at home. The hosts demonstrate superior recent form and will look to exploit that momentum on familiar turf. Sandefjord faces a challenging assignment given their lower position and weaker performance indicators. Limited data on set pieces and efficiency leaves room for tactical surprises from either coach. Both sides operate in a mid-table context where points carry significant value for season objectives. Sarpsborg should control proceedings through structured play while Sandefjord seeks opportunities on the counter. The fixture offers a standard league test with emphasis on home advantage and current trajectory.