Sogndal vs Sandnes Ulf: match statistics
Sogndal vs Sandnes Ulf: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sogndal played against Sandnes Ulf in First Division (Norway). The game was played on August 16, 2026. Venue: Fosshaugane Campus. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Sogndal has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Sandnes Ulf has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Sogndal scores 1.76 goals per game and allows 2.53. Sandnes Ulf scores 1.53 and allows 1.88. Games in this league average 3.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Sogndal's games and 53% of Sandnes Ulf's. The Over 2.5 rates are 82% and 47%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 73% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sogndal has the higher season xG average, 1.74 to 1.43 per game. Sogndal takes 14.9 shots per game, while Sandnes Ulf takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Sogndal leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.94 goals per game after halftime. Sandnes Ulf leads at halftime in 24% and scores 1.18 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sogndal's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Sandnes Ulf, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First Division games average 3.86 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 73% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Sogndal have the stronger case at home: they win 50% of their matches there, while Sandnes Ulf win just 25% of their away games and lose as many as 63%. The hosts create more offensively, averaging 15.13 shots and 6.13 shots on target per match, compared with 9.88 shots and 3 shots on target for the visitors, while their average xG stands at 1.83 versus 1.25 for their opponents. Sogndal score 2.25 goals per home game, whereas Sandnes Ulf manage just 1.13 away from home. In addition, the visitors have failed to score in 38% of their away matches. Both defenses, however, leave plenty of space, with the hosts conceding an average of 2.00 goals and the visitors 1.88, so Sandnes Ulf should have a realistic chance of finding the net. Recent form slightly favors Sogndal, who have picked up 6 points in their last five matches compared with 4 points for Sandnes Ulf, further supporting the prediction of a narrow home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Sogndal have recorded BTTS in 56% of their matches this season, while Sandnes Ulf have done so in 50%. However, current form clearly strengthens the scenario of goals at both ends: the figures from the last five matches stand at 80% and 60%, respectively. During this period, the hosts averaged 2.0 goals scored but conceded as many as 2.8, while the visitors scored 1.6 and allowed their opponents 2.6 goals. Sandnes Ulf have kept a clean sheet in only 13% of matches, while Sogndal have failed to score in just 11%, which favors an away goal and strongly supports a goal for the hosts. The attacking potential is also confirmed by the latest xG figures: 1.55 for Sogndal and 1.42 for Sandnes Ulf, with the league BTTS average at 62%. BTTS - Yes is therefore the most likely outcome, as both defenses regularly allow opponents to create numerous chances, while the attacks maintain solid goal production.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
In their last five matches, Sogndal averaged 2.0 goals scored and 2.8 conceded, while Sandnes Ulf recorded 1.6 and 2.6 respectively, indicating very open profiles for both teams. The hosts create an average of 1.58 xG, while the visitors’ defense allows opponents 1.58 xG; additionally, Sogndal registers 5.44 shots on target per match compared with 3.00 for Sandnes Ulf. At least two goals were scored in 89% of Sogndal’s matches and in all of Sandnes Ulf’s games, providing exceptionally strong season-long support for the Over 1.5 goals line. Over 2.5 goals landed in 80% of the hosts’ and 60% of the visitors’ last five matches, but for the safer selection, Over 1.5 offers the greatest edge. The Norwegian league also averages 3.85 goals per match, with 73% of its games exceeding the 2.5-goal threshold.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Sogndal win, as the hosts have been level at the break in 44% of their matches, compared with 38% for Sandnes Ulf. The visitors score just 0.13 goals per match before half-time and have failed to score in that period in 88% of their appearances, clearly favouring a cautious opening. After the break, Sogndal score an average of 1.33 goals, while Sandnes Ulf concede 1.13, and the hosts also have the higher overall expected goals (xG): 1.58 versus 1.25. Sogndal’s advantage is further supported by 1.44 points per match compared with the opponents’ 0.88, as well as an average of 5.44 shots on target versus 3.00 for Sandnes Ulf.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
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
| Sogndal | Sandnes Ulf | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.36 |
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.
Sogndal is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Sogndal · 0.8 pts / game - Sandnes Ulf
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.
Sogndal is 15% better for: goals scored per game.
1.76 goals / game - Sogndal · 1.53 goals / game - Sandnes Ulf
Sandnes Ulf is 35% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.53 goals / game - Sogndal · 1.88 goals / game - Sandnes Ulf
Sogndal scores in 71% of games (12 of 17 games), while Sandnes Ulf keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 games).
Sandnes Ulf scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 games), while Sogndal keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 17 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 - Sogndal
Over / Under - Sandnes Ulf
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sogndal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 29%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sandnes Ulf - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 3.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Sogndal
Sandnes Ulf
* 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 (First Division).
Teams vs league
| Sogndal | Liga | Sandnes Ulf | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.29 | 3.86 | ▼ 3.41 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 63% | ▼ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 82% | 73% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 6% | 20% | ▲ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 94% | 76% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 88% | ▲ 94% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Sogndal's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Sandnes Ulf. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sogndal vs Sandnes Ulf?
The First Division match finished Sogndal 2:0 Sandnes Ulf. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sogndal vs Sandnes Ulf?
Sogndal score 1.76 goals per game on average and Sandnes Ulf 1.53. The First Division average is 3.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 73% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Sogndal's matches and 53% of Sandnes Ulf's.
What form are Sogndal and Sandnes Ulf in?
Over the last 5 games Sogndal have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Sandnes Ulf 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sogndal vs Sandnes Ulf?
The statistical background for Sogndal vs Sandnes Ulf — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.