Sarpsborg 08 vs Rosenborg: match statistics
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Sarpsborg 08 vs Rosenborg: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sarpsborg 08 plays Rosenborg in Eliteserien (Norway). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: Sarpsborg Stadion.
Recent form
Sarpsborg 08 has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Rosenborg has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Sarpsborg 08 scores 1.27 goals per game and allows 1.41. Rosenborg scores 1.82 and allows 1.41. Games in this league average 3.18 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 64% of Sarpsborg 08's games and 45% of Rosenborg's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 59%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rosenborg has the higher season xG average, 1.65 to 1.52 per game. Sarpsborg 08 takes 13.4 shots per game, while Rosenborg takes 13.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Sarpsborg 08 leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.41 goals per game after halftime. Rosenborg leads at halftime in 41% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sarpsborg 08's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Rosenborg, it is minutes 0-15 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eliteserien games average 3.18 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.80 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Sarpsborg 08 | Rosenborg | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.33 |
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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Rosenborg is 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Sarpsborg 08 · 2 pts / game - Rosenborg
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.
Rosenborg is 43% better for: goals scored per game.
1.27 goals / game - Sarpsborg 08 · 1.82 goals / game - Rosenborg
Sarpsborg 08 scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 games), while Rosenborg keeps a clean sheet in 32% (7 of 22 games).
Rosenborg scores in 73% of games (16 of 22 games), while Sarpsborg 08 keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sarpsborg 08
Over / Under - Rosenborg
1st half
2nd half
Game 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.
Rosenborg is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.45 pts / game - Sarpsborg 08 · 1.59 pts / game - Rosenborg
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sarpsborg 08 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rosenborg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +6 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sarpsborg 08
Rosenborg
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eliteserien).
Teams vs league
| Sarpsborg 08 | Liga | Rosenborg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.68 | 3.18 | • 3.23 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 60% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 55% | 62% | ▼ 59% |
| Clean sheets | • 23% | 22% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | • 86% | 85% | ▲ 91% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 59% | 80% | ▲ 82% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Sarpsborg 08's perspective: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss against Rosenborg. Games average 3.80 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Sarpsborg 08 and Rosenborg play?
Sarpsborg 08 face Rosenborg on October 18, 2026 in Eliteserien at Sarpsborg Stadion. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sarpsborg 08 and Rosenborg?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Sarpsborg 08 won 2, Rosenborg won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.80 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sarpsborg 08 vs Rosenborg?
Sarpsborg 08 score 1.27 goals per game on average and Rosenborg 1.82. The Eliteserien average is 3.18 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 64% of Sarpsborg 08's matches and 45% of Rosenborg's.
What form are Sarpsborg 08 and Rosenborg in?
Over the last 5 games Sarpsborg 08 have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Rosenborg 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sarpsborg 08 vs Rosenborg?
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.