Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Rosenborg: prediction and stats
EliteserienRegular Season - 24Kick-off on October 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Sarpsborg Stadion, Sarpsborg
The Footlab AI model makes Rosenborg the favourite at 41%, against 24% for a draw and 35% for Sarpsborg 08 FF. The most likely score is 1-1. If Rosenborg wins, the most likely score is 1-2.
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.7% of the 2,365 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Oct 13, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Rosenborg?
A very open match: only 60 Elo points separate Sarpsborg 08 FF (1,967) and Rosenborg (2,027).
Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.
Probable lineup for Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Rosenborg
Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.
Sarpsborg 08 FF
4-4-2- 11D. Karlsbakk
- 33A. Nibe
- 8S. Christiansen
- 77O. Skarsem
- 10S. Sørli
- 6A. Sher
- 4B. Utvik
- 2M. Lode
- 12C. Niyukuri
- 21A. Hiim
- 87L. Øy
Rosenborg
4-4-2- 35E. Ceïde
- 18Amin Chiakha
- 10O. Selnæs
- 17M. Bomholt
- 11N. Sahsah
- 7S. Nordli
- 19A. Pereira
- 21T. Nemčík
- 4M. Ceïde
- 22J. Svensson
- 1L. Wahlstedt
Computed on October 13, 2026 at 11:35 PM (UTC).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sarpsborg 08 FF have 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats; Rosenborg have 11, 1 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | Aalesund(away) | 4-2 | Eliteserien |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Follo(away) | 2-0 | NM Cupen |
| Sep 18, 2026 | KFUM Oslo(home) | 1-3 | Eliteserien |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Fredrikstad(away) | 1-1 | Eliteserien |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Valerenga(home) | 2-2 | Eliteserien |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | Sandefjord(home) | 1-1 | Eliteserien |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Ostersunds FK(home) | 2-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Kristiansund BK(away) | 3-1 | Eliteserien |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Fløya(away) | 4-1 | NM Cupen |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Tromso(home) | 5-3 | Eliteserien |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Sarpsborg 08 FF wins, 3 draws, 1 Rosenborg win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 | Rosenborg 2-1 Sarpsborg 08 FF | Eliteserien |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Rosenborg 2-3 Sarpsborg 08 FF | Eliteserien |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 2-2 Rosenborg | Eliteserien |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Rosenborg 2-2 Sarpsborg 08 FF | NM Cupen |
| Nov 23, 2024 | Rosenborg 1-1 Sarpsborg 08 FF | Eliteserien |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 4-1 Rosenborg | Eliteserien |
Last archived meeting: Rosenborg vs Sarpsborg 08 FF on Apr 12, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Sarpsborg 08 FF score 1.5 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Rosenborg score 3.1 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 64% probability of over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarpsborg 08 FF | 1.5 | 1.1 | 6 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
| Rosenborg | 3.1 | 1.3 | 7 | 7/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Sarpsborg 08 FF sit 9th in Eliteserien (28 points from 22 matches) and Rosenborg sit 5th (34 points from 22 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Rosenborg | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 40 | 31 | 34 |
| 9 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 28 | 31 | 28 |
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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Rosenborg?
- The Footlab AI model makes Rosenborg the favourite at 41%, against 24% for a draw and 35% for Sarpsborg 08 FF.
- Where and when is Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Rosenborg played?
- Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Rosenborg is played on October 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Sarpsborg Stadion, in the Eliteserien.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab AI model gives a 64% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.7% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.