Our Sandefjord vs Sarpsborg Prediction: 2-1
Sandefjord vs Sarpsborg in the Norway Eliteserien is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 22, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Sandefjord 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
Sandefjord's Last Match – Valerenga vs Sandefjord
Sandefjord will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 Norway Eliteserien defeat against Valerenga on March 15. In that match, Sandefjord recorded 58% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Valerenga | 42% | 9 (5) | 1.02 | 67 |
Sandefjord | 58% | 8 (4) | 1.78 | 65 |
Sarpsborg's Last Match – Fredrikstad vs Sarpsborg
Sarpsborg will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 Norway Cup loss to Fredrikstad on March 8. In that match, Sarpsborg saw 53% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fredrikstad | 47% | 0 (7) | - | 36 |
Sarpsborg | 53% | 0 (5) | - | 32 |
Sandefjord vs Sarpsborg Stats
Key Stats
| Sandefjord | Sarpsborg | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 1.17 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 1.15 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sandefjord are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Sarpsborg average 1.6 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Sandefjord 18-12
Sarpsborg 16-14
What are the odds for this match?
Sandefjord to win: @2
Draw: @3.75
Sarpsborg to win: @3.1
Lineups
Sandefjord (4-3-3) : Elias Hadaya, Fredrik Carson Pedersen, Zinedin Smajlovic, Xander Lambrix, Vetle Walle Egeli, Edvard Sundbo Pettersen, Sander Risan Mork, Jakob Vester Nielsen, Evangelos Patoulidis, Nikolaj Moller, Jakob Maslo Dunsby
Sarpsborg (4-3-3) : Mamour Ndiaye, Claus Babo Niyukuri, Bjorn Utvik, Sigurd Rosted, Anders Hiim, Andreas Hansen, Aimar Sher, Victor Emanuel Halvorsen, Sondre Sorli, Daniel Seland Karlsbakk, Noa Williams



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