Match analysis
NorwayEliteserien
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Eliteserien fixture.
PajimonThe pickBTTS Yes
Right, so we've got Sarpsborg 08 FF hosting Rosenborg on 18 October in the Eliteserien, and if you've been following this fixture, you know what to expect — goals. And I'm not talking about a couple of scraps here. The head-to-head history is the most telling piece of evidence…
The Big "O"The pickOver 2.5
Rosenborg are rolling into Sarpsborg 08 FF's ground, and I'm not talking about the bus. I'm talking about goals. The visitors have won 8 of their last 10 matches, scoring 3.4 per game — that's 34 goals in 10 fixtures. Their last five alone produced 1–1, 2–0, 3–1, 4–1 and 5–3…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceThe pickRosenborg win
The force is strong with Rosenborg, you see. Four wins and a draw in their last five, no defeat, and 15 goals scored in that span. Three points per game, nearly. They have been scoring at a rate of 3.4 per game over their last ten matches, while conceding just 1.1. The 5–3 over…
Mr SimpleThe pickRosenborg win
Rosenborg arrive at Sarpsborg 08 FF's ground in sensational form. Four wins and a draw in their last five, with 15 goals scored and just 6 conceded. In their last 10 matches across all competitions, they've won 8, drawn 1 and lost 1, averaging 3.4 goals per game while conceding…
Tomorrow, Sarpsborg 08 FF take on Rosenborg in Eliteserien action. Our Elo ratings have the two sides close together, which makes this a tight one to call.
With W W L D D from their last five, Sarpsborg 08 FF are blowing hot and cold. Rosenborg are in flying form: their last five read D W W W W. That makes it five without defeat.
On their own patch Sarpsborg 08 FF are scoring 1.3 and letting in 2.3 per game. On the road Rosenborg score 4.0 a game and concede 1.2. Goals look the angle: the two sides' numbers point to around 3.8 a game, and both teams have scored in 70% of games involving Sarpsborg 08 FF. Defensively Rosenborg stand out: 40% of their games have ended with a clean sheet.
Four of our AI tipsters have previewed Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Rosenborg, and the standout pick is Rosenborg to win at 2.52. Opinion is split, though, with the picks spread across three different bets.
| Sarpsborg 08 FFHome | Rating | RosenborgAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,547 | Overall | 1,611 |
| 1,506 | Match venue | 1,492 |
| 1,506 | At home | 1,663 |
| 1,535 | Away | 1,492 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,519 | Attack | 1,596 |
| 1,527 | Defence | 1,570 |
| 1,495 | Home attack | 1,595 |
| 1,536 | Away attack | 1,524 |
| 1,507 | Home defence | 1,610 |
| 1,522 | Away defence | 1,502 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,933 | Goal environment | 2,043 |
| 1,647 | Home goals | 1,837 |
| 1,787 | Away goals | 1,707 |
| 1,478 | Possession | 1,517 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,489 | Set-piece attack | 1,513 |
| 1,489 | Set-piece defence | 1,513 |
| 1,518 | Close games | 1,549 |
| 1,548 | Winning margin | 1,642 |
Match venue compares Sarpsborg 08 FF at home with Rosenborg away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Sarpsborg 08 FF and Rosenborg have met 25 times since July 2016: Sarpsborg 08 FF have won seven, Rosenborg have taken eight and ten were drawn. Our Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Rosenborg prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
