Fredrikstad FK vs Sarpsborg 08 - Match Preview
- Fredrikstad FK have won their last 2 home Eliteserien games and are unbeaten at home in 2025 (W2).
- Sarpsborg 08 are unbeaten in their last 2 away Eliteserien games (D2).
- Fredrikstad FK have won 1 of the last 2 Eliteserien H2Hs, Sarpsborg 08 none (1 Draw).
Friendly fixture for Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad FK currently occupy 4th spot in the Eliteserien 2025 after accumulating 16 points from their first 8 games, a return which has established a strong platform for the rest of the campaign. This Fredrikstad FK vs Sarpsborg 08 preview offers insight into their journey so far.
Ten days ago, Mikkjal Thomassen’s men edged out KFUM by a single goal at home, a result which was somewhat negated by a 4-3 defeat away to Bryne two days later. Fredrikstad are typically a defensively oriented side that sets up and tries to control the flow of games, and our Fredrikstad FK vs Sarpsborg 08 prediction is that they need to be tactically disciplined and physically powerful, as they were in their win over KFUM.
Fredrikstad have been able to play in their preferred style this season, where they boast a 100% win record in the league (W4). They’ve scored nine times in those games and are a constant threat in the final third, where Emil Holten, who has assisted three of their eight league goals so far this season, is a creator. The Fredrikstad FK vs Sarpsborg 08 odds are likely to reflect Fredrikstad's attacking ability and home advantage.
Sarpsborg need more consistency
Sarpsborg 08 currently sit 9th in the table after picking up 12 points from their opening eight games. Christian Michelsen’s side need to find more consistency if they’re to move up the table and make a push for the top six. Looking at the Fredrikstad FK vs Sarpsborg 08 prediction, Sarpsborg will need to address their defensive weaknesses to have a chance.
Sarpsborg thumped Hamarkameratene 4-0 at the Sarpsborg Stadion a couple of weeks ago, but a 2-2 draw away to Brann and a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Tromsø in their previous two games has set them back.
Sarpsborg are a direct side, but they play with the ball on the ground and have a technical quality about them that should see them cause problems for Fredrikstad here. For those looking for Fredrikstad FK vs Sarpsborg 08 betting tips, it's worth noting Captain Joachim Soltvedt keeps things steady in midfield, allowing them to build attacks from the back, and they have a constant focal point in the box in the form of big targetman Steffen Lie Skålevik.
