Sarpsborg 08 vs Vålerenga: match statistics
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Sarpsborg 08 vs Vålerenga: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sarpsborg 08 plays Vålerenga in Eliteserien (Norway). The game is scheduled for September 6, 2026.
Recent form
Sarpsborg 08 has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Vålerenga has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Sarpsborg 08 scores 1.08 goals per game and allows 1.23. Vålerenga scores 1.46 and allows 1.69. Games in this league average 2.95 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Sarpsborg 08's games and 46% of Vålerenga's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 46%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Vålerenga has the higher season xG average, 1.75 to 1.40 per game. Sarpsborg 08 takes 12.0 shots per game, while Vålerenga takes 15.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Sarpsborg 08 leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.15 goals per game after halftime. Vålerenga leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.69 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sarpsborg 08's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Vålerenga, it is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eliteserien games average 2.95 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% 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 | Vålerenga | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.28 |
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.
Sarpsborg 08 is 11% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Sarpsborg 08 · 1.8 pts / game - Vålerenga
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.
Vålerenga is 35% better for: goals scored per game.
1.08 goals / game - Sarpsborg 08 · 1.46 goals / game - Vålerenga
Sarpsborg 08 is 37% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.23 goals / game - Sarpsborg 08 · 1.69 goals / game - Vålerenga
Sarpsborg 08 scores in 69% of games (9 of 13 meczów), while Vålerenga keeps a clean sheet in 15% (2 of 13 meczów).
Vålerenga scores in 62% of games (8 of 13 meczów), while Sarpsborg 08 keeps a clean sheet in 23% (3 of 13 meczów).
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 - Vålerenga
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.
Sarpsborg 08 is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.46 pts / game - Sarpsborg 08 · 1.31 pts / game - Vålerenga
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sarpsborg 08 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Vålerenga - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sarpsborg 08
Vålerenga
* 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 | Vålerenga | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.31 | 2.95 | ▲ 3.15 |
| Both teams scored | • 54% | 55% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 57% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | • 23% | 24% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 85% | 82% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 54% | 78% | ▼ 69% |
^ 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: 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses against Vålerenga. Games average 3.67 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
When do Sarpsborg 08 and Vålerenga play?
Sarpsborg 08 face Vålerenga on September 6, 2026 in Eliteserien. 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 Vålerenga?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Sarpsborg 08 won 0, Vålerenga won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sarpsborg 08 vs Vålerenga?
Sarpsborg 08 score 1.08 goals per game on average and Vålerenga 1.46. The Eliteserien average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Sarpsborg 08's matches and 46% of Vålerenga's.
What form are Sarpsborg 08 and Vålerenga in?
Over the last 5 games Sarpsborg 08 have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Vålerenga 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sarpsborg 08 vs Vålerenga?
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.