Sarpsborg 08
- Sarpsborg 08 currently sit 8th in Norway's Eliteserien 2026 table with 23 points from 18 games.
- They are four points clear of Sunday's visitors Vålerenga IF Oslo, who have played the same number of matches.
- The hosts have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five games.
- Sarpsborg 08 have scored nine home goals in Eliteserien 2026, an average of 1.12 per game.
- Sel's pressing-heavy style lends itself to a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Vålerenga IF Oslo
- Vålerenga have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five matches.
- Johannes Moesgaard took charge of the side on 13 May 2026.
- The side use a similar system to Sarpsborg but can adapt to 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 depending on the match.
- They arrive at Sarpsborg Stadion on the back of a shaky run of one win, one draw and three defeats.
Head-to-Head
- Vålerenga have won the last two meetings between these sides.
- That included a 3-2 win over Sarpsborg at home three months ago.
Key Players
Andreas Nibe is the main sharp edge for Sarpsborg, a pacy, direct player who has scored two of his side's five goals in their last five matches.
Betting Insights
- The hosts have home advantage and Vålerenga are conceding an average of 2.50 goals on their travels.
- Back Sarpsborg for the win at 2.12.
- Vålerenga are available at 3.13 and the draw is 3.9.
- A sensible alternative is to bet on both teams to score, given Vålerenga's away concession rate.
Prediction
- Side with Sarpsborg to win at 2.12.
- Consider both teams to score as an alternative.
