Sarpsborg 08 and Sandefjord face each other on Sunday 08.16.2026, at 16:00 (UK Time), in a Eliteserien 2026 match. The game will take place at Sarpsborg 08's home ground, the Sarpsborg Stadion.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sarpsborg 08 and Guttane, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Sarpsborg 08 vs Sandefjord
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Sarpsborg 08 Win
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Sarpsborg 08 preview
Sarpsborg 08 heads into the match with the following record in the Eliteserien: in 16 matches, Sarpsborg 08 secured 6 victories, 4 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.38 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Sarpsborg 08's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 6 victories so far.
Sarpsborg 08 has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 19 goals, of which 19 were scored in the Eliteserien, resulting in an average of 1.19 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Daniel Seland Karlsbakk, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Claus Babo Niyukuri has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Sarpsborg 08 has conceded 21 goals in the Eliteserien (an average of 1.31 per game) and 21 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.31 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Sandefjord preview
Sandefjord comes into the game with 16 matches played so far in the Eliteserien. They have secured 4 victories, 3 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 0.94 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 4 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses.
Guttane's attack has been highly effective, scoring 13 goals during this period. Of that total, 13 were netted in the Eliteserien, with an average of 0.81 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.81.
Hvalfangerne's offensive system is led by Evangelos Patoulidis, the team's top scorer this season. The belgian forward has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Vetle Walle Egeli. The defender has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 22 goals with an average of 1.38 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 22 goals in 16 matches, averaging 1.38 per match.
Head to head: Sarpsborg 08 vs Sandefjord
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Sarpsborg 08
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W D W |
1.6 |
| Home | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| Away | L D D W L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 57% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 1.86 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.19 | 1.14 | 1.22 |
| Conceded | 1.31 | 0.71 | 1.78 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 57% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 29% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 14% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 38% | 57% | 22% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.43 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.62 | 1.56 | 1.66 |
Sandefjord
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L D |
0.2 |
| Home | L L D D W |
1 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.19 | 1.88 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 0.81 | 0.75 | 0.88 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.13 | 1.63 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 25% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 38% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 38% | 50% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.5 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.63 | 1.65 |
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