Two mid-table teams in the making
Sarpsborg 08 have been mediocre in Eliteserien 2025 so far, with 13 points from nine games putting them 8th in the table, one point ahead of 10th-placed Bryne FK on 12 points.
Sarpsborg have struggled at home this season, with one win, one draw and two losses from four fixtures. They have let in five goals in that run, a poor record for a team with ambitions of playing in the top half of the table.
Christian Michelsen has been in charge since June 26th, 2024, and he has brought a renewed energy to the club’s play. They press and work hard collectively to win the ball back, and then look to break through the defensive line with Harald Tangen, who is a key player in their attacking structure.
He is one of their greatest threats, contributing two of Sarpsborg’s last six goals in the league. Bryne FK are a very different proposition, with Ole Kevin Knappen instilling a sense of stability and organisation on the side since his appointment at the start of 2022. Our Sarpsborg 08 vs Bryne FK preview takes these tactical differences into account.
Bryne have been in form in 2025
They sit deep, keep a tight shape and look to hit on the break or play the long ball into the channel when the opportunity arises. Sanel Bojadzic is their main man up front, and he has been the focal point of their attack for the last few games, scoring three of their seven goals in Eliteserien 2025 so they look dangerous.
They have had a bit of a resurgence recently, winning three in a row after their 4-3 thriller over Fredrikstad, followed by a 2-0 win away to Stroemsgodset. This Sarpsborg 08 vs Bryne FK prediction considers Bryne's strong form and Sarpsborg's struggles at home, making it a challenging match to call.
Sarpsborg can get caught on the counter
Bryne are not high scorers away from home in 2025, averaging just 1.25 goals per game, but they have scored five in four road games, so they are a threat. Bryne have been in better form than their hosts, and this game is finely poised given Sarpsborg’s poor home record and Bryne’s inconsistent away record.
There is not much between the two sides historically, with both hovering around the mid-table mark in the Eliteserien. However, Bryne come into the clash on the back of a three-match winning streak and momentum can play a big part in deciding these fixtures. For those interested in Sarpsborg 08 vs Bryne FK betting tips, it's important to note the recent momentum shifts going into this matchup.
The bookies have the hosts as slight odds-on favourites, with Sarpsborg 08 2.75, Bryne 3.4 and draw 3.8. The Sarpsborg 08 vs Bryne FK odds suggest a tight game, with value potentially found in ‘Both Teams to Score’ given Bryne coming into the fixture in form. Our Sarpsborg 08 vs Bryne FK prediction, based on current form, suggests a close-fought encounter that could go either way.
