Sarpsborg 08 - Fredrikstad predictions

Predicting which side will win this match based on odds alone is a complete toss-up. We would say the hosts have a bit of an advantage, but their success is by no means assured.

Fredrikstad are heading into a difficult fight, but it’s far from hopeless. They may need to bring their best, but the match can go any way at this point. The odds of an away win are 2.98 right now, which means the favourites are far from clear.

The hosts are coming off from a narrow away defeat Strømsgodset from the previous Eliteserien fixture. They were never able to put up a real fight as they fell behind in the first 45 minutes and never got a chance to catch up despite the minimum goal deficit.

In the previous round, a goal in the first half against Viking transitioned into a 3:2 home win for Fredrikstad. This was a relatively predictable outcome, considering the 2.36 odds on a home win.

The home team’s tendency to see their defence crumble under the pressure of away games is worrying – they conceded more than 5 times over the previous 3 away games. The fact that they’re at Sarpsborg Stadion this Saturday makes things easier for them, but not by a lot.

Our confidence in Fredrikstad and, more specifically, their defenses, is shaky at best. After more than 5 concessions in three consecutive home games, most bookies and pundits see them as unreliable.

On Saturday, both teams will have a complete roster at their disposal, thanks to a lack of injuries or suspensions.

You can safely put down an Over 2.5 Goals bet on this match and feel very confident. If the teams’ records are any indication, 3 or more goals in this match are almost guaranteed.