Sarpsborg 08
- Sarpsborg 08 have won three of their last five games in all competitions.
- Fifth-placed Sarpsborg 08 have three points from one match in Eliteserien 2026 and have made a promising start to the season under head coach Even Sel, who has overseen a return to a disciplined, structured identity at the Sarpsborg Stadion since taking over in January 2026.
- Sarpsborg are a compact, structured side who focus on quick transitions and can vary their tempo depending on the match-up, dropping into either a low or medium block before countering.
- They will look to control the ball as much as possible in this game and will look to create chances on the counter-attack when they have the chance to do so.
IK Start
- IK Start Kristiansand are winless in their last four away games in all competitions.
- IK Start are without a goal in their only away Eliteserien 2026 match this season.
Key Players
Haakon Lorentzen has scored three of the team's four goals in their last five games, so he looks a good outside bet to find the net this Monday.
Betting Insights
- Sarpsborg have shown some promise in Eliteserien 2026 so far, winning 2-0 against Sandefjord, while IK Start are winless in their last 4 away games in all competitions.
- Odds of 1.7 for the home team to take the win on Monday look fair considering the two sides have had contrasting starts to the new season.
Prediction
Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.57 , which seems a tad short, but we think Sarpsborg 08 can win without conceding, so Both Teams to Score - No is the pick at 2.3 .
