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Sarpsborg 08 vs Valerenga

Norway Norway

Eliteserien Sarpsborg Stadion, Sarpsborg
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
VS
03:00 PM
Our Tip

AI Match Summary

Sarpsborg 08 host Valerenga in the Eliteserien. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Recent numbers: Sarpsborg 08 at 1.39 goals for, 1.29 against; Valerenga at 2.1 for, 1.67 against. Past meetings favor Valerenga slightly — 0-4-1 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on May 16, 2026, ending 3:2. Model xG sits at 1.75 vs 2.19, favoring Valerenga. The prediction model leans Draw; both defenses could hold firm.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

40%
Sarpsborg 08
20%
Draws
40%
Valerenga
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Valerenga come out ahead of Sarpsborg 08 on wins alone.
  • Sarpsborg 08 are the model's pick here, at 36%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • Valerenga have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.4%
Sarpsborg 08 Clean Sheet 10%
Valerenga Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Sarpsborg 08 Valerenga
Matches Played 28 30
Wins 13 15
Draws 5 5
Losses 10 10
Goals Scored 1.39 2.1
Goals Conceded 1.29 1.67
Expected Goals (xG) 1.75 2.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 16, 2026 Eliteserien
Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08
3:2
Aug 17, 2025 Eliteserien
Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08
4:0
Apr 6, 2025 Eliteserien
Sarpsborg 08 vs Valerenga
1:1
Feb 1, 2025 Club Friendly
Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08
1:0
Mar 9, 2024 Club Friendly
Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08
5:3

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Sarpsborg 08 34 / 100
Valerenga 33 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Sarpsborg 08 Valerenga

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Sarpsborg 08's goal record stands at 82% scoring rate across 28 recent games.

Games between these two average 4.00 goals.

Valerenga has conceded goals in 77% of their last 30 outings.

Sarpsborg 08 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Sarpsborg 08 VS Valerenga
1 Goals Scored 3.13
1.25 Goals Conceded 2.5
50% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 100%
25% Over 3.5 75%

Recent Form & Match History

Sarpsborg 08

(Home)
22 Aug
Sparta Sarpsborg
0 : 2
Sarpsborg 08
16 Aug
Sarpsborg 08
1 : 2
Sandefjord
08 Aug
Viking
2 : 1
Sarpsborg 08
02 Aug
Molde
3 : 3
Sarpsborg 08
26 Jul
Sarpsborg 08
1 : 0
Ham-Kam
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Valerenga

(Away)
23 Aug
Christiania BK
2 : 7
Valerenga
16 Aug
Aalesund
5 : 5
Valerenga
08 Aug
Valerenga
1 : 2
Bodo/Glimt
31 Jul
Valerenga
0 : 3
Ham-Kam
26 Jul
Brann
2 : 3
Valerenga
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Bodo/Glimt 17 13 2 2 43:12 41
2 Viking 17 13 1 3 40:17 40
3 Tromso 17 10 4 3 34:20 34
4 Molde 17 8 3 6 32:26 27
5 Lillestrom 17 8 2 7 23:21 26
6 Brann 17 8 1 8 36:27 25
7 Rosenborg 17 7 3 7 25:22 24
8 Fredrikstad 17 7 2 8 18:27 23
9 Sarpsborg 08 17 6 4 7 20:23 22
10 Ham-Kam 17 6 4 7 24:30 22
11 Valerenga 17 6 3 8 28:34 21
12 KFUM Oslo 17 5 4 8 19:27 19
13 Sandefjord 17 5 3 9 15:23 18
14 Kristiansund 17 4 3 10 15:27 15
15 Aalesund 17 2 9 6 27:41 15
16 Start 17 2 4 11 16:38 10
Promotion - Europa League (Qualification)
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Conference League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Relegation - Eliteserien (Relegation)
Relegation - OBOS-ligaen 2027 (Main)