Sandefjord
- Sandefjord have started the 2026 Eliteserien season in average form, taking 7 points from their opening 6 games to sit 8th in the standings, while Aalesunds FK have struggled since the opening fixture day and sit rock bottom of the table with just 3 points from 6 games.
- Sandefjord have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches in all competitions, but their best results have been a determined 1-0 away win over SK Brann Bergen and a 0-0 draw at home to Rosenborg BK in their last 3 outings.
- Sandefjord have failed to score a single goal in Eliteserien 2026 at home so far (0.00 goals per game).
- Hans Erik Oedegaard is still relatively new to the club, having taken the reins in May 2024, but his fresh tactical ideas and focus on structure have had a positive effect on the team thus far.
- Sandefjord typically play a narrow 4-3-3 formation, or 4-2-3-1 and look to play at a higher tempo than the opposition, using the wings to try and overload the attacking third and create numerical superiority for the sole striker.
Aalesunds FK
- Aalesunds FK are a more pragmatic outfit, although Kjetil Rekdal has worked on restoring a sense of structure and discipline to the team since he took the reins in July 2024.
- Their preferred formations are the 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1, where they look to remain compact and defend deep, in disciplined blocks, before trying to counterattack with direct play or through set pieces.
- Aalesunds FK have conceded an average of 2.00 goals per away game in Eliteserien 2026.
Head-to-Head
Sandefjord have won their last 3 Eliteserien games against Aalesunds FK , including a 3-0 victory away from home in 2023.
Key Players
- He has scored 2 of Sandefjord’s last 4 goals and looks a good anytime goal scorer pick this weekend.
- Henrik Melland has been a rare beacon of hope for Aalesunds FK this season, scoring 2 of their 6 goals this term.
Betting Insights
Both Teams to Score - No is available at 2.5 , which represents a solid return at the current odds, as Sandefjord should be able to keep a clean sheet against a limited Aalesunds FK attack.
Prediction
With odds of 1.78 , the hosts are short favorites to win this Sunday’s game, but it is a price we’ll back in the early stages of the season.
