Tromsø vs Sarpsborg 08: match statistics
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Tromsø vs Sarpsborg 08: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Tromsø plays Sarpsborg 08 in Eliteserien (Norway). The game is scheduled for August 30, 2026.
Recent form
Tromsø has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Sarpsborg 08 has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Tromsø scores 1.73 goals per game and allows 1.00. Sarpsborg 08 scores 1.08 and allows 1.23. Games in this league average 2.95 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Tromsø's games and 54% of Sarpsborg 08's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 46%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Tromsø has the higher season xG average, 1.65 to 1.40 per game. Tromsø takes 14.1 shots per game, while Sarpsborg 08 takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Tromsø leads at halftime in 47% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Sarpsborg 08 leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.15 after halftime.
When the teams score
Tromsø's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Sarpsborg 08, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 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, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.40 goals, with both teams scoring in 20% 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
| Tromsø | Sarpsborg 08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.25 |
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 25% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Tromsø · 2 pts / game - 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.
Tromsø is 60% better for: goals scored per game.
1.73 goals / game - Tromsø · 1.08 goals / game - Sarpsborg 08
Tromsø is 23% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Tromsø · 1.23 goals / game - Sarpsborg 08
Tromsø scores in 73% of games (11 of 15 meczów), while Sarpsborg 08 keeps a clean sheet in 23% (3 of 13 meczów).
Sarpsborg 08 scores in 69% of games (9 of 13 meczów), while Tromsø keeps a clean sheet in 53% (8 of 15 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 - Tromsø
Over / Under - Sarpsborg 08
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.
Tromsø is 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.8 pts / game - Tromsø · 1.46 pts / game - Sarpsborg 08
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tromsø - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -2 |
| 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 |
* 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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
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.
* 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
Tromsø
Sarpsborg 08
* 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
| Tromsø | Liga | Sarpsborg 08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.73 | 2.95 | ▼ 2.31 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 55% | • 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 47% | 57% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 53% | 24% | • 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 82% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 78% | ▼ 54% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Tromsø's perspective: 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Sarpsborg 08. Games average 2.40 goals, and both teams scored in 20% of them.
FAQ
When do Tromsø and Sarpsborg 08 play?
Tromsø face Sarpsborg 08 on August 30, 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 Tromsø and Sarpsborg 08?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Tromsø won 3, Sarpsborg 08 won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.40 goals, with both teams scoring in 20% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Tromsø vs Sarpsborg 08?
Tromsø score 1.73 goals per game on average and Sarpsborg 08 1.08. The Eliteserien average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Tromsø's matches and 54% of Sarpsborg 08's.
What form are Tromsø and Sarpsborg 08 in?
Over the last 5 games Tromsø have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Sarpsborg 08 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tromsø vs Sarpsborg 08?
The statistical background for Tromsø vs Sarpsborg 08 — 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.