Sarpsborg 08 vs Brann Predictions & Betting Tips, Match Previews

Sarpsborg are in decent shape at the moment and look like a good prediction to improve on their 11th place finish in last season’s Norway Eliteserien. They have proved hard to beat in all competitions so far this season and have taken themselves to 8th place in the table with 19 points from their 13 games so far.

They are only five points adrift of the top three in the Norwegian top flight, and their good form has earned them a place in the Norwegian Cup quarter finals as well. This could turn out to be a season to remember for the resurgent Sarpsborg 08.

They managed to keep their good form going with a couple of friendly victories during the summer break as well, and their competitive form record has seen them win nine, drawn two, and lose two of their last 14 matches. Sarpsborg 08’s Eliteserien form isn’t quite up to this standard, but five wins, one draw, and two defeats in their last eight games certainly isn’t bad.

Brann haven’t managed to put together any really good patches of form so far this season, but for a team recently promoted from the second tier they aren’t doing badly at all. They come back after the winter break in 6th position in the Eliteserien with 23 points from 13 games, which would have been enough to secure them safety last season.

They began their foray in the top flight with two draws and two wins in their opening four matches, and recently they have alternated between winning and losing frequently with five wins and three defeats in their last eight league matches.

These defeats have all come away from home though, with just one win and four defeats in their last five away days in the league. Sarpsborg 08 are unbeaten in five home games in the Eliteserien too, and in all competitions they have won five and drawn three of their last eight.

During this run Sarpsborg 08 have managed to keep six clean sheets, whilst their opponents have failed to find the net in four of their last five trips away. This sways my prediction towards a Sarpsborg 08 victory, and odds of 21/20 for this outcome look very good value considering their recent form. I’m also backing a 2-0 correct score prediction at 9/1.