Fredrikstad
- Fredrikstad have won four of their last five matches in all competitions, losing only to Bodø/Glimt, while Sarpsborg 08 are in poor form, having failed to win any of their last five.
- Casper Roejkjaer has overseen a project of possession, progression and attack since he took over as FFK boss on 20 May 2026, and his side have the stats of a team who play like a top club.
- They score 1.33 goals per game at home in the 2026 campaign and concede a respectable 1.11, so it would take a poor showing to lose in front of their own fans.
- But S08 could cause problems for Fredrikstad's pressing game on Sunday.
Sarpsborg 08
- Sarpsborg 08 are in poor form, having failed to win any of their last five.
- Even Sel has installed a compact midblock, a transition game and a pressing identity since taking over in 2026 that has given this side an edge, if not a clear identity.
Head-to-Head
- Fredrikstad have the better of the H2H record in Eliteserien 2026 (W3, D1, L1).
- Fredrikstad lost the most recent meeting.
Key Players
Daniel Seland Karlsbakk has scored two of the team's six goals in their last five games and is the team's most forward-thinking player in the final third.
Betting Insights
- Backing over 2.5 goals at 1.67 and both teams to score at 1.5 looks like it should be a winning bet, given the way in which Fredrikstad have set up and the way S08's backline has been exploited on the road (1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded away).
- Match odds: Fredrikstad and Sarpsborg 08 available at 2.55 each, draw at 3.5.
Prediction
A tight game looks likely on Sunday, but Fredrikstad's superior home record and form mean they just get the vote over their rivals from the neighboring town of Sarpsborg.