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Last 4 matches · 1W-2D-1L · 0 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · -1 goal difference
BetGenius backs Under 2.5 Goals (Total Goals) at 64% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Fredrikstad host Sarpsborg 08 FF in round 21 of the Eliteserien, with just two points separating the sides in the table. Fredrikstad sit in eighth place on 26 points, while Sarpsborg are ninth with 24 points. The hosts have demonstrated strong momentum recently, winning four of their last five matches in all competitions before suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat to Bodo/Glimt.
Sarpsborg 08 travel following consecutive draws against Tromso and Valerenga. Their away form has been a recurring issue this campaign, yielding two wins, three draws, and five losses from ten road fixtures while conceding 1.6 goals per game on their travels.
The head-to-head history reflects a balanced rivalry, with three wins apiece and two draws across their past eight meetings. However, Fredrikstad's steady record at home, where they have won five of nine matches and conceded only 10 goals, gives them a slight edge coming into this fixture.
Combined scoring rate: 2.6 goals per game (Fredrikstad at home plus Sarpsborg 08 FF away).
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Rosenborg | 23 | +12 | 37 |
| 6 | Lillestrom | 23 | +1 | 36 |
| 7 | Brann | 23 | +3 | 29 |
| 8 | Fredrikstad | 23 | -8 | 29 |
| 9 | KFUM Oslo | 23 | -9 | 29 |
| 10 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 23 | -6 | 28 |
| 11 | Valerenga | 23 | -8 | 26 |
| 12 | Ham-Kam | 23 | -15 | 26 |
| 13 | Sandefjord | 23 | -8 | 24 |
the last 8 meetings are split 3-3 with 2 drawn, averaging 2.3 goals a game, only 38% went over 2.5.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Head-to-head meetings between these two clubs have historically leaned towards low totals, averaging 2.25 goals per game across their last eight matches with under 2.5 goals landing 62.5 percent of the time. Both teams average 1.2 goals scored per match in the league this season, and Fredrikstad have conceded only 10 goals across nine home matches, pointing towards a tightly contested game with limited goalscoring opportunities.
Fredrikstad have taken five wins and one draw from their nine home league fixtures, showing dependable form on their own ground where they concede only 1.1 goals per game. Sarpsborg 08 have struggled for consistency on the road, winning just two of ten away matches and losing five. With Fredrikstad in positive recent form winning four of their last five overall, backing them to avoid defeat offers strong coverage against a direct table rival.
Published September 12, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
