Balanced ball game between Sandefjord and Strømsgodset expected

Sandefjord's stadium, Komplett Arena, has a grass surface. Strømsgodset have artifical turf on their own stadium. This might or might not make a difference, and to help evaluate that we give you the recent performance numbers for Strømsgodset when playing on grass; 3 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses from 13 matches. They have scored {15 goals} in these games and conceded 22.

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.

Sandefjord form and stats

The story so far in the Eliteserien for Sandefjord at their home stadium (Komplett Arena) is 3 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats. Two draws in a row at home now for Sandefjord.

Sandefjord are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 2-3 away versus Odd. The gifted forward Al-Saed bested all teammates in that fixture and got a match rating of 8.03 out of 10. Al-Saed scored one goal, served one assist and hit one key pass.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Sandefjord have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 9 matches with the results: Won 5, drawn 4 and lost 0.

Observe: 9 of the most recent 12 league matches from this club have had at least one goal from each team.

Sandefjord have conceded 11 in these home matches.

Strømsgodset form and stats

The story so far for the visiting team on their Eliteserien travels is 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats.

Strømsgodset are travelling after their nice 2-1 home win in the game against Stabæk (placed 15th). Goalkeeper Myhra was absolutely vital in the Strømsgodset victory against Stabæk, making six saves. Stengel got a match rating of 8.2 in that game, top player of the team. Stengel scored one goal, served one assist, hit three key passes and had 49 successful passes (of 53 total).

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Strømsgodset playing away and similar expectations, we found 6 relevant matches. Results were 3 Strømsgodset wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats.

Strømsgodset are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 11 away goals from 10 games (in the league). As opposed to that, Strømsgodset have seen the ball go into their own net 14 times on the road.

Head 2 Head

This is what happened when the teams played each other earlier this campaign; Strømsgodset - Sandefjord 1-0. Stats for the last ten meetings featuring these two squads are: four wins for Sandefjord, two draws and four wins for Strømsgodset. Over 2,5 goals: six times; under 2,5 goals: four games.

Top Goalscorers

D. Al-Saed 7 goals

F. Nyenetue 4 goals

A. Nilsson 4 goals

Sandefjord missing players

Strømsgodset missing players