Sandefjord

vs

Stromsgodset IF

Tips, Stats and Odds

This Sandefjord vs Stromsgodset IF preview highlights that Stromsgodset IF have been unable to get any sort of momentum going in the Eliteserien 2025 season as the visitors arrive at Komplett Arena on Sunday to face Sandefjord in a match that has vital league implications. Godset are 12th with just six points from seven games and Sandefjord are seventh with 12 points from their first seven, indicating a solid start to the season for the home side. Hans Erik Oedegaard has done a great job since taking over as Sandefjord’s head coach in May 2024, moulding them into a team that can be as disciplined or as adventurous as the match situation requires. The hosts have an immaculate home record this season with three wins from three and they have conceded only one goal in those games. Sandefjord play a modern 3-4-3/3-5-2 system with a solid three-man backline and wingbacks that provide width and support the three forward players. Filip Ottosson anchors Sandefjord’s midfield, driving both defensive stability and build-up play. According to our Sandefjord vs Stromsgodset IF prediction, the home system could exploit Stromsgodset’s defensive weaknesses.

Joergen Isnes has been in charge of Stromsgodset IF since January 2023 and although he prefers a compact shape and to press to create gaps for his team to break into, the results have not been good of late. They beat Sarpsborg 08 3-2 away in an impressive result, but then followed that up with two home defeats to Kristiansund BK (1-2) and Bryne (0-2). Sivert Heltne Nilsen is a great player to have in a Stromsgodset IF shirt as he brings experience and composure in the middle of the park. He can dictate the pace of the game in transition and help Stromsgodset IF, who have an impressive away record of nine goals from three, to get into some dangerous positions. Our Sandefjord vs Stromsgodset IF betting tips suggest that Stromsgodset IF may have the scoring capability to keep this game interesting against the division’s meanest defence, but with a better home record and a slight advantage in the Sandefjord vs Stromsgodset IF odds, we’re going with Sandefjord to take all three points. The best alternative to the moneyline is ‘Both Teams to Score’ as Stromsgodset IF have scored in all of their away games so far and Sandefjord have hit the net in all three of their home games this term. Stefan Ingi Sigurdarson is Sandefjord’s main scoring threat with three of their seven Eliteserien goals coming from his boot so far this term. Marko Lawk Farji is Stromsgodset IF's danger man with three of their six goals. This Sandefjord vs Stromsgodset IF prediction sees both players as potential impact-makers in a closely contested match.