Sarpsborg 08 vs Rosenborg - 12/07/24

Sarpsborg 08 vs Rosenborg Prediction & Preview

Preview

The 14th round of the Norway Eliteserien is set to kick off on Friday, July 12th, with Sarpsborg 08 hosting Rosenborg at the Sarpsborg Stadion. Christian Michelsen's Sarpsborg 08 will be looking to build on their recent win against Haugesund, where they came out 2-1 victors at Haugesund Stadion. Meanwhile, Alfred Johansson's Rosenborg will be seeking to continue their momentum after defeating Odd 2-1 at Lerkendal Stadion in their last outing.

Sarpsborg 08 have had the upper hand in recent head-to-head matches, with three wins and one draw in their last five encounters. In fact, when these two teams met at Sarpsborg Stadion on October 8th, 2023, Sarpsborg 08 thrashed Rosenborg 5-2.

Currently sitting 15th in the Eliteserien with 13 points, Sarpsborg 08 will be eager to pick up three crucial points against their 8th-placed opponents. Rosenborg, who have accumulated 17 points so far, will be looking to capitalize on their decent form, which has seen them take seven points from their last five games.

Sarpsborg 08's recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins and three losses in their last five matches. They average 1.8 goals per game, but concede an average of 2.2 goals per outing. At home, they score an average of one goal per game, while conceding 2.5 goals on average.

Rosenborg, on the other hand, also averages 1.8 goals per game, while conceding two goals per game on average. When playing away, they score an average of two goals per game, but concede a worrying 3.5 goals per outing.

Bet

Considering the recent form and head-to-head record between these two teams, Sarpsborg 08's home advantage, and Rosenborg's leaky defense on the road, I would recommend a Home Win for Sarpsborg 08 at odds of 2.3. Although Rosenborg has been scoring regularly, their away form is a concern, and Sarpsborg 08 will be keen to take advantage of this opportunity to climb up the table.