Sandefjord vs Sarpsborg Prediction 22 March 2026
🔊 The second round of the Norwegian Championship is upon us. The home team will play their second match, while the visitors are just kicking off their season. Which side has the better form? This matchup promises to be quite intriguing. We offer a prediction and a bet with attractive odds.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 14 September 2025 and ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Sarpsborg were the hosts):
- possession: 35% vs 65%;
- corners: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 13 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 8.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Sandefjord and Sarpsborg:
- 24 matches played;
- home wins - 8, away wins - 12, draws - 4;
- goals scored - 33 for Sandefjord, 45 for Sarpsborg;
- average goals in the first half - 1.63, in the second half - 1.63;
- average total goals per match - 3.25.
Head-to-head statistics Sandefjord - Sarpsborg
Sandefjord Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Eliteserien, with Vålerenga hosting Sandefjord. The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Sandefjord vs Vålerenga):
- possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corners: 7 vs 7;
- fouls: 7 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
There is very little information about the team at the start of the season. Yes, they've won many friendly matches, but those don't mean much. Official competitions are a different story. Sandefjord didn't compete in the Norwegian Cup and suffered a loss in their league opener against Vålerenga (0-1). It's worth noting that luck wasn't on their side in this match. The club played with intensity and was active, but their finishing was lacking, and they missed a penalty. Overall, it's not a disaster, but it's important to keep watching and make wise betting choices.
Match Results: Sandefjord
Sarpsborg Team Overview
The team, albeit indirectly, also faced Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League. Yes, that's precisely why Sarpsborg haven't kicked off their league campaign yet, as their match against the silver medalists was postponed to a later date. They've played numerous friendlies, and also suffered a defeat to Fredrikstad in the Norwegian Cup (1-2). That's about it. There's as little information available about this squad as there is about their upcoming opponent. A longer season will eventually reveal more.
Match Results: Sarpsborg
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head matches:
- Total encounters - 24;
- First-half wins for the home side (at home) - 7; for the visitors (away) - 4; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.63;
- Today's home team averages 0.58 goals in the first half, while the away team scores 1.04.
- Sandefjord scored in the 1st half in last 5 home games against Sarpsborg (Eliteserien).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 24;
- home team wins - 8, away team wins - 12, draws - 4.
Statistics: Sandefjord vs Sarpsborg
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 0;
- wins: 0 vs 0;
- win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- losses: 1 vs 0;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 4;
- losses: 2 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.38, the guests - 1.88;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.25;
- both teams scored: overall - 13; at the home team's field - 5.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 7 Sandefjord games against Sarpsborg.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 6 Sandefjord games against Sarpsborg (Eliteserien).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 12 of last 14 Sarpsborg games.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 10 Sarpsborg away games.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 8 Sarpsborg away games (Eliteserien).
Prediction on corners
- Under 10.5 corners in last 5 Sandefjord games against Sarpsborg.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 24;
- both teams scored all-time - 13 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
- Sandefjord have scored and conceded in last 9 games against Sarpsborg.
- Sandefjord have scored and conceded in last 8 games against Sarpsborg (Eliteserien).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The upcoming match is shrouded in uncertainty, with several contentious elements at play. It's difficult to predict what to expect from the teams, given their limited number of official matches. In this situation, it's reasonable to anticipate a low-scoring game, as the teams lack the match fitness needed for a high goal count. Additionally, there's a trend of low-scoring games in Sandefjord's home matches that dates back to last season, which is a significant factor. We recommend betting on under 3.5 goals, as it seems the optimal choice at this point. A 1-1 draw is a plausible outcome.
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Betting Tips: Sandefjord - Sarpsborg
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