Sarpsborg 08
- Sarpsborg 08 have lost their last 2 home games.
- Even Sel has done a decent job since taking over as head coach of Sarpsborg 08 on 1st January 2026, but the results have been mixed of late with two wins, one draw and two defeats in the last five.
- Sarpsborg 08's last three matches have brought a 2-0 win away at Follo in the NM Cup, a 4-2 win at Aalesund in the Eliteserien and a 3-0 home defeat to Rosenborg.
Aalesund
- Aalesund have won three of their last four away games, so should be up for the challenge.
- Aalesund's last three Eliteserien games have seen them lose 4-2 at home to Sarpsborg, win 4-1 away at Kristiansund and then beat Molde 2-1 away from home.
- Kjetil Rekdal has been in charge since 1st July 2024 and the visitors have clearly improved during his time in charge, but there is still some way to go before they can be considered a finished product.
- Aalesunds FK are a structured team who can keep the ball well and create their own luck by building a platform of possession, but they are likely to be dragged into a midfield battle by Sarpsborg, who could profit from Aalesunds FK errors.
- Sarpsborg 08 are a direct team who have some pace on the wings, good players who can move forward quickly and a set piece threat, so they can cause problems for this more compact and slower side.
Head-to-Head
- Sarpsborg 08's last three matches have brought a 2-0 win away at Follo in the NM Cup, a 4-2 win at Aalesund in the Eliteserien and a 3-0 home defeat to Rosenborg.
- Aalesund's last three Eliteserien games have seen them lose 4-2 at home to Sarpsborg, win 4-1 away at Kristiansund and then beat Molde 2-1 away from home.
Betting Insights
- Sarpsborg 08 come into this game as slight favorites at 1.77, with Aalesund at 3.7 and the draw at 4.2.
- Over 2.5 goals looks a good fit at 1.38, while Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.38 also appeals.
Prediction
- Sarpsborg 08 will be the more likely winner on Sunday, but the odds and recent head-to-heads suggest this should be a competitive game and not a walkover for the home side.
- Aalesund have won three of their last four away games, so should be up for the challenge.
