Our Rosenborg vs Sarpsborg Prediction: 2-1
Rosenborg vs Sarpsborg in the Norway Eliteserien is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 12, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Rosenborg vs Sarpsborg prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rosenborg's Last Match – Tromso vs Rosenborg
After suffering a 0-2 Norway Eliteserien loss to Tromso, Rosenborg must win to get back on track. In that match, Rosenborg saw 47% of the ball and created 2 goal attempts, with 0 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tromso | 53% | 12 (6) | 2.89 | 62 |
 Rosenborg | 47% | 2 (0) | 0.25 | 25 |
Sarpsborg's Last Match – Sarpsborg vs IK Start
Determined to get back to winning ways, Sarpsborg must win after their 1-1 Norway Eliteserien draw against IK Start on April 6. In that match, Sarpsborg recorded 58% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sarpsborg | 58% | 9 (5) | 1.7 | 55 |
 IK Start | 42% | 3 (2) | 0.75 | 45 |
Rosenborg vs Sarpsborg Stats
Key Stats
| Rosenborg | Sarpsborg | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.15 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rosenborg are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Sarpsborg average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Rosenborg 11-14
Sarpsborg 18-10
What are the odds for this match?
Rosenborg to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.6
Sarpsborg to win: @3
Lineups
Rosenborg (4-4-2) : Leopold Wahlstedt, Jonas Sogaard Mortensen, Tomas Nemcik, Hakon Rosten, Tobias Solheim Dahl, Simen Bolkan Nordli, Iver Fossum, Ole Selnaes, Emil Konradsen Ceide, Mads Bomholt, Amin Chiakha
Sarpsborg (4-4-2) : Mamour Ndiaye, Claus Babo Niyukuri, Bjorn Utvik, Sigurd Rosted, Anders Hiim, Victor Emanuel Halvorsen, Aimar Sher, Andreas Hansen, Sondre Sorli, Daniel Seland Karlsbakk, Michael Opoku