Valerenga – Sarpsborg 08 : Preview & Prediction
Valerenga and Sarpsborg 08 meet at the Ullevaal Stadion, in Oslo, in a match counting for the 10th round of the Norwegian championship.
The history of clashes between the two teams slightly favors Valerenga: in the last 18 matches played, in this competition, the home team won 7 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses.
Valerenga comes for this game with a 0-2 victory in the trip to Stabaek’s field, thus returning to triumphs after three straight games without a win in this competition: the team’s goals were signed by Seedy Jatta and Christian Dahle Borchgrevink. At this moment, the home team is in the 5th position of the Norwegian first division, with 13 points won, the result of 3 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats.
In this round against Sarpsborg 08, coach Dag-Eilev Fagermo must focus on maintaining ball possession and positional attacks through the runners: Henrik Björdal has a very important task within the team, being largely responsible for creating and organizing the offensive process. Captain Jonatan Tollas Nation is one of Valerenga’s best finishers with 3 goals scored. For this game, the coach is without Aron Dönnum, Kjartansson and Odin Thiago Holm, all with physical problems.
Sarpsborg 08 comes for this match after a defeat, by 1-2, against Viking, adding the second setback in the last three matches played in this competition: the only goal of the team was signed by Ibrahima Koné. Currently, the visiting team occupies the 8th position of the championship, with 9 points won, the result of 2 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses.
In this round against Valerenga, coach Lars Bohinen should support the team in 3-4-3, with the most advanced positions being occupied by Anton Salétros, Joachim Soltvedt and Kristian Opseth. On the other hand, midfielder Jonathan Lindseth is one of Valerenga’s best scorers with 2 goals scored. For this game, the visiting coach will not have Ibrahima Koné, suspended, as well as Gaute Höberg Vetti and Jørgen Horn, these injured.
Valerenga – Sarpsborg 08 : Betting Tips
Valerenga – Win Odds: 1.55
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
