Aalesund vs Sarpsborg 08 FF: prediction and stats
EliteserienRegular Season - 23Kick-off on October 11, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Color Line Stadion, Ålesund
The Footlab model makes Aalesund the favourite at 45%, against 23% for a draw and 32% for Sarpsborg 08 FF. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Aalesund vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
A very open match: only 34 Elo points separate Aalesund (1,932) and Sarpsborg 08 FF (1,967).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Aalesund have 4 wins, 7 draws and 4 defeats; Sarpsborg 08 FF have 6, 3 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Langevag(away) | 13-0 | NM Cupen |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Valerenga(home) | 5-5 | Eliteserien |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Ham-Kam(away) | 1-1 | Eliteserien |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Tromso(home) | 2-6 | Eliteserien |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Viking(home) | 1-1 | Eliteserien |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Sparta Sarpsborg(away) | 2-0 | NM Cupen |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Sandefjord(home) | 1-2 | Eliteserien |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Viking(away) | 1-2 | Eliteserien |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Molde(away) | 3-3 | Eliteserien |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Ham-Kam(home) | 1-0 | Eliteserien |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Aalesund win(s), 0 draw(s), 4 Sarpsborg 08 FF win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2023 | Aalesund 3-2 Sarpsborg 08 FF | Eliteserien |
| May 29, 2023 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 3-1 Aalesund | Eliteserien |
| Sep 11, 2022 | Aalesund 1-3 Sarpsborg 08 FF | Eliteserien |
| May 22, 2022 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 1-2 Aalesund | Eliteserien |
| Sep 13, 2020 | Aalesund 0-1 Sarpsborg 08 FF | Eliteserien |
| Aug 2, 2020 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 4-0 Aalesund | Eliteserien |
Last archived meeting: Aalesund vs Sarpsborg 08 FF on Oct 22, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
Aalesund score 2.5 and concede 2.1 goals per match over their last 15; Sarpsborg 08 FF score 1.2 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 67% probability of over 2.5 goals and 68% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aalesund | 2.5 | 2.1 | 2 | 12/15 | 10/15 |
| Sarpsborg 08 FF | 1.2 | 1.3 | 4 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Aalesund sit 15th in Eliteserien (15 points from 17 matches) and Sarpsborg 08 FF sit 9th (22 points from 17 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
| 15 | Aalesund | 17 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 27 | 41 | 15 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Aalesund vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
- The Footlab model makes Aalesund the favourite at 45%, against 23% for a draw and 32% for Sarpsborg 08 FF.
- Where and when is Aalesund vs Sarpsborg 08 FF played?
- Aalesund vs Sarpsborg 08 FF is played on October 11, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Color Line Stadion, in the Eliteserien.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 67% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.