Fredrikstad FK vs Sarpsborg 08 - Match Preview
- Fredrikstad FK are in fine form with three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five Eliteserien matches.
- Sarpsborg 08 have a solid road record with two wins and two draws from four away games this season, scoring 1.75 goals per game and conceding just 0.75 per game.
- Fredrikstad FK have won their last two home games in the Eliteserien, but have failed to win either of their previous two home meetings with Sarpsborg 08.
Local pride and league points on the line
Fredrikstad FK (4th) and Sarpsborg 08 (9th) will both have a point to prove in this Østfold derby as they currently sit in 4th and 9th in the 2025 edition of Eliteserien. Both teams have had good starts to their season with 16 and 12 points respectively after eight games played and this game will be a cagey affair as local pride is at stake and points are crucial for both sides. This Fredrikstad FK vs Sarpsborg 08 prediction highlights just how important each point will be in the context of their league campaigns.
Fredrikstad FK have won each of their four home games in Eliteserien 2025, conceding just one goal in the process. Sarpsborg 08 have remained unbeaten on the road in Eliteserien 2025, but this home record of Fredrikstad’s is a hard challenge to break down.
Fredrikstad are a well-oiled machine
Mikkjal Thomassen has done a good job since taking over in January 2023, bringing defensive solidity and a methodical buildup to his side.
Thomas Drage is the midfield general that sets the tempo, ensuring the team remains compact and disciplined in possession, while centre-back Sigurd Kvile provides the defensive solidity, especially at home where they have conceded just one in four games.
Up top, Emil Holten has been in excellent form, notching three assists in his last five games and linking up well with the rest of the team.
Sarpsborg 08’s new head coach Christian Michelsen has seen his side win one, draw two and lose two of their five games since taking the reigns in June 2024.
His pressing intensity has brought some good results, but his team has been less consistent and they are priced as the underdogs here at 3.60 for an away win. In our Fredrikstad FK vs Sarpsborg 08 prediction, Sarpsborg's away form and pressing style might keep things tight defensively.
They have recorded 2 wins and 2 draws in their 4 away matches so far this season and are always looking to press the ball high up the field with Eirik Wichne’s energy being a key component of this.
Up front, Magnus Knudsen’s directness and creativity has been a boost to the attacking play, while the late runs of Steffen Lie Skålevik have been a nightmare for many defenders.
Derby day is a close encounter
With Fredrikstad being the favourites here at 2.05, this Fredrikstad FK vs Sarpsborg 08 betting tips section suggests that there is value in betting on under 2.5 goals here. Fredrikstad have a strong home record and are a solid defensive unit, while Sarpsborg 08 are solid away, but have not won many games in the last stretch. This is a fixture that Fredrikstad won 1-0 away in 2024, but they have failed to beat Sarpsborg in their previous home meetings. For a thorough Fredrikstad FK vs Sarpsborg 08 preview, it’s worth noting that both teams have won one match apiece and drawn the other of their three head-to-head meetings in all competitions, and this is set to be a tense game with emotions running high. The final Fredrikstad FK vs Sarpsborg 08 prediction sees another close contest likely between two evenly matched rivals.
