Sarpsborg 08
- Sarpsborg 08 have picked up just one win in their last five Eliteserien matches.
- Even Sel’s men have brought an aggressive high-pressing 4-2-3-1 system to Norway’s top flight this season, which seems to be based around winning the ball back in advanced areas of the pitch and playing at breakneck speed in transition.
- While Sel’s philosophy is certainly giving the home fans a bang for their buck, Sarpsborg have also been leaking goals at the other end of the field.
- Victor Halvorsen has been their main attacking outlet in recent matches, scoring both of their goals in their last two league games.
- With Daniel Karlsbakk in his prime, Sarpsborg can control the pace of the game and make it a nightmare for the opposition with their pressing style.
Molde FK
- Molde FK have the superior recent form with three wins, one draw and just one defeat from their last five.
- While Sarpsborg have been all guns blazing, Molde have a more measured approach to games under interim manager Martin Falk.
- Molde’s style of play is to control the game with a possession-based approach, allowing their midfield players to do the creative playmaking, and to stay solid at the back.
- They bounced back well from their 2-0 loss away to Tromsoe with a 1-0 home victory over Kristiansund BK last week, and in-form striker Fredrik Gulbrandsen has been their star man with three of their seven goals in their last five.
Head-to-Head
Sarpsborg 08 have won both of the last two Eliteserien head-to-head matches, including a 1-0 home win just five months ago.
Key Players
- Victor Halvorsen has been their main attacking outlet in recent matches, scoring both of their goals in their last two league games.
- Daniel Karlsbakk can control the pace of the game and make it a nightmare for the opposition with their pressing style.
- Fredrik Gulbrandsen has been their star man with three of their seven goals in their last five.
Betting Insights
- Sarpsborg are a much more attacking team than their opponents this Monday and their relentless pressing will make it difficult for Molde to play out from the back.
- A Sarpsborg home win is coming in at 2.61, with Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.41 and Over 2.5 goals at 1.44.
