Sarpsborg 08
- Sarpsborg 08 have won just 1 of their last 5 matches in all competitions (D1, L3).
- Sarpsborg 08 have struggled in comparison to their opponents this weekend, and currently sit 8th in the Eliteserien 2026 having picked up just 4 points from their opening 3 games.
- The home side have a mixed form coming into this contest with a 2-0 away win over Sandefjord giving way to a 2-1 loss away at Rosenborg BK.
Tromso IL
- Tromso IL have won all 5 of their last 5 games in all competitions.
- Tromso IL have started the Eliteserien 2026 in a dominant fashion, with 12 points from 4 games leaving them sitting atop the standings at this early stage of the season.
- They have won their last 5 consecutive matches, with 2-0 league wins over Rosenborg BK and Kristiansund BK in their most recent assignments.
- Jørgen Vik’s pragmatic, team-first approach has really paid dividends as they have been a cohesive, high-work-rate unit, who collectively press opponents and transition quickly in a structured way.
Head-to-Head
The last 5 meetings between these sides are tied, with both sides taking 2 wins each and a draw apiece .
Key Players
- Jens Hjertoe-Dahl is the danger man for Tromso IL, he’s scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches and is the main driving force in their attack.
- Ruben Yttergaard Jenssen is another to keep an eye on, he’s created 3 assists in the same 5 matches and orchestrates the play from the top of the midfield.
- Sondre Soerli is Sarpsborg 08’s main man up front, netting 2 of their last 5 goals.
Betting Insights
The odds are quite attractive at 2.17 for an away win , which is where we’re going to be placing our money for this match-up.
Prediction
We’re confident that the in-form Eliteserien leaders can extend their 5-game winning streak and take all three points from this Sunday’s game.
