Sandefjord and Strømsgodset followers can't wait for Eliteserien clash at Komplett Arena

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Sandefjord and Strømsgodset.

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; 1 win, 6 draws and 8 losses from 15 matches. They have scored 12 goals in these games and conceded 26.

Sandefjord form and stats

When playing at home in the Eliteserien, Sandefjord have managed 4 wins, 4 draws and suffered 4 defeats from 12 games.

Sandefjord are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 1-4 away versus Rosenborg. Jacob Storevik had a busy but productive day in the Rosenborg match. Despite making seven saves the loss could not be prevented. Alexander Ruud Tveter, who usually features in attack, was the top performer for the side in that match, scoring a rating of 7.1 (out of 10). Tveter scored one goal, hit one key pass and dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times.

In the match before that, Sandefjord hosted Odd and drew the game 0-0.

The home team are moderate favourites in this game. How does Sandefjord handle that role? We have found two games in our database similar to this one, based on the home odds. The stats for these games are one win, one draw and zero defeats.

The manager A. Tegström will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Bodø / Glimt in only four days.

The Sandefjord fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 14 in 12 matches. 14 goals have been conceded.

Strømsgodset form and stats

Strømsgodset have only collected 6 points from their away games in the Eliteserien, after 1-3-7 (11 played).

Strømsgodset delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against Bodø / Glimt (placed 1st) in their previous match; a Eliteserien game. Defender Lars Christopher Vilsvik was the best team player with a rating of 8.6. Vilsvik hit three key passes and won 5 of 6 duels.

Preceding that, the 0-1 home loss versus Viking.

Strømsgodset are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is three wins, one draw and nine defeats. From a total of 13 matches.

The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Molde in just four days.

Many goals are not expected from the visiting Strømsgodset as they have only managed to score 6 times from 11 away games in the league. For Strømsgodset, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.

Head 2 Head

The latest recorded history featuring both these participants is the Strømsgodset - Sandefjord 4-0 played earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: two - two - six (Sandefjord wins - draws - Strømsgodset wins). As for goals, seven matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

K. Normann Hansen 6 goals

I. Friday 6 goals

H. Stengel 5 goals

Sandefjord missing players

Strømsgodset missing players