Delightful dogfight as daring Odd duels with determined Sarpsborg 08

Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.

Odd form and stats

Odd, who have the most points (29) at home in Eliteserien, have been very solid at home in the Eliteserien so far, with 29 points collected from 11 matches (9-2-0). This has contributed greatly to their 3rd position in the table. The Odd fans aren't used to losing here at Skagerak Arena and will expect new points from this game. Odd has played eleven games in a row here without a defeat.

In their previous game, the manager D. Fagermo led his Odd to a defeat in the Eliteserien match away at Viking. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Skagerak Arena. Ahead of that match, Odd won a home game hosting Bodø / Glimt (3-1).

The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Odd have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found ten games) they have won 7 times, drawn 0 and lost 3.

The manager D. Fagermo will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to KFUM in only four days.

With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (22 in 11 games), Odd's attacking play is working. From these home matches, Odd have conceded only 10 goals.

Sarpsborg 08 form and stats

There's been little loot from Sarpsborg 08's travels as they have only collected 4 points from 10 away games in the Eliteserien. Sarpsborg 08 only have 0 wins to counter their 6 defeats and 4 draws. The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Sarpsborg 08 have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone ten consecutive matches without winning on the road. The last time three points were secured away was the Haugesund game.

Sarpsborg 08 won their last game, 1-0 versus Vålerenga played at home. Preceding that match was the 2-2 draw at home vs Viking.

We have checked recent matches where Sarpsborg 08 have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those five games were W1-D1-L3.

Sarpsborg 08 have scored 10 goals on their travels this season, from 10 away games in the league. Sarpsborg 08 have conceded 17 goals in these games.

Head 2 Head

The dueling parties have met before this season: Sarpsborg 08 - Odd 2-0. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Odd won 2 games, 4 matches ended with a draw and Sarpsborg 08 has 4 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 5 / 5

Top Goalscorers

T. Børven 14 goals / 4 assists

F. Nordkvelle 5 goals / 1 assists

K. Zachariassen 4 goals / 2 assists

Odd missing players

Sarpsborg 08 missing players