Sarpsborg 08 VS Rosenborg Prediction 19 July 2025

Sarpsborg 08 VS Rosenborg    Livescore / H2H stats and Live Streaming
Time:19-07-2025 00:00 Saturday

【Strength Comparison】
Rosenborg are the slight favorites heading into this Eliteserien clash, sitting 5th in the table with a 46.7% win rate, while Sarpsborg 08 are 6th with a 38.5% win rate.
Rosenborg's home record of 50% wins is significantly better than their away form of 42.9% wins. However, Sarpsborg 08 have shown some resilience at home, with a 33.3% win rate in their last 6 matches.

【Head-to-Head】
The head-to-head records show that these two teams have met frequently in recent years, with Sarpsborg 08 holding a slight edge. They have won 5 of the last 16 encounters, while Rosenborg have won 6 and there have been 5 draws.
The most recent meeting was a 1-1 draw, indicating the two teams are closely matched and capable of securing positive results against each other.

【Key Factors】
Both teams have struggled for consistency this season, with Sarpsborg 08 averaging just 1.17 goals per game and Rosenborg averaging 1.13 goals per game in their last 6 matches.
The fitness and availability of key players will be crucial, as Sarpsborg 08 have a couple of notable injury concerns. Set-piece proficiency and the ability to capitalize on counterattacking opportunities could also prove decisive in this match.

【Expert Prediction】 🇳🇴
Given the evenly matched nature of these two teams, I predict a hard-fought 1-1 draw.
I expect a tight, cagey affair, with both teams creating chances but struggling to find the clinical edge needed to secure all three points. Rosenborg's slightly superior quality may give them the edge, but Sarpsborg 08's home advantage and their recent head-to-head record against the visitors should see them secure a share of the spoils.
This match could come down to a moment of individual brilliance or a defensive lapse, making it an exciting and unpredictable encounter. Whichever team is able to maintain their composure and take their chances in front of goal is likely to emerge victorious, but a draw seems the most likely outcome.
Both teams will be eager to climb the table and secure a positive result, ensuring this will be a fiercely contested and evenly balanced clash between two well-matched Eliteserien sides.