Sandefjord vs Sarpsborg 08: match statistics
Sandefjord are in better form over their last five matches, averaging 1.8 points per game compared to Sarpsborg 08's 1.2. The hosts have won three of their last five matches and scored 10 goals, demonstrating good attacking efficiency. Sarpsborg 08, on the other hand, have a negative goal difference in recent matches (6 scored, 7 conceded) and only two victories in that period. Sandefjord occupy a higher league position (10th place vs Sarpsborg's 9th), which further speaks in their favor. The superior form and home advantage give the hosts a better chance of victory, although the evenly matched nature of both teams means a draw is also a realistic scenario.
Sandefjord vs Sarpsborg 08: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sandefjord play Sarpsborg 08 in Eliteserien (Norway). The match date is 22 March 2026 at 17:00. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Sandefjord: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Sarpsborg 08: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sandefjord scores 1.00 and concedes 1.25 goals per match. Sarpsborg 08 scores 1.17 and concedes 1.33. League average: 2.94 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sandefjord 50%, Sarpsborg 08 58%. Over 2.5: Sandefjord 42%, Sarpsborg 08 50%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Sandefjord has higher xG: 1.56 vs 1.43. Sandefjord: 14.5 shots per match, Sarpsborg 08: 12.2.
Match halves
Sandefjord: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.58. Sarpsborg 08: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.17.
Goals by minute
Sandefjord: 61-75 (3 goals). Sarpsborg 08: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eliteserien: 2.94 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 1-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Sandefjord are in better form over their last five matches, averaging 1.8 points per game compared to Sarpsborg 08's 1.2. The hosts have won three of their last five matches and scored 10 goals, demonstrating good attacking efficiency. Sarpsborg 08, on the other hand, have a negative goal difference in recent matches (6 scored, 7 conceded) and only two victories in that period. Sandefjord occupy a higher league position (10th place vs Sarpsborg's 9th), which further speaks in their favor. The superior form and home advantage give the hosts a better chance of victory, although the evenly matched nature of both teams means a draw is also a realistic scenario.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Sandefjord | Sarpsborg 08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.21 | 0.26 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sarpsborg 08 is 140% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Sandefjord · 2.4 pts / match - Sarpsborg 08
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sarpsborg 08 is 17% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Sandefjord · 1.17 goals / match - Sarpsborg 08
Sandefjord is 6% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.25 goals / match - Sandefjord · 1.33 goals / match - Sarpsborg 08
Sandefjord scores in 75% of matches (9 of 12 matches), while Sarpsborg 08 keeps a clean sheet in 17% (2 of 12 matches).
Sarpsborg 08 scores in 75% of matches (9 of 12 matches), while Sandefjord keeps a clean sheet in 33% (4 of 12 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Sandefjord
Over / Under — Sarpsborg 08
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sarpsborg 08 is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / match - Sandefjord · 1.5 pts / match - Sarpsborg 08
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sandefjord - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sarpsborg 08 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 2.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (3 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sandefjord
Sarpsborg 08
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eliteserien).
Teams vs league
| Sandefjord | Liga | Sarpsborg 08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.25 | 2.94 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 55% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 24% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 75% | 81% | ▲ 92% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 58% | 78% | ▼ 58% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Sandefjord 1 - 0 - 1 Sarpsborg 08. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sandefjord vs Sarpsborg 08?
The Eliteserien match finished Sandefjord 0:2 Sarpsborg 08. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sandefjord and Sarpsborg 08?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Sandefjord won 1, Sarpsborg 08 won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sandefjord vs Sarpsborg 08?
Sandefjord score 1.00 goals per game on average and Sarpsborg 08 1.17. The Eliteserien average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Sandefjord's matches and 58% of Sarpsborg 08's.
What form are Sandefjord and Sarpsborg 08 in?
Over the last 5 games Sandefjord have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Sarpsborg 08 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sandefjord vs Sarpsborg 08?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.