- Sandefjord have won 9 of their 12 Eliteserien home games, scoring 28 goals.
- Fredrikstad have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 games, winning just 3 of their 12 road games and scoring 12 times in total.
- Sandefjord have won 3 of their last 5 matches (D0, L2) while Fredrikstad have won just 1 of their last 5.
Sandefjord set for more success in 2025
Sandefjord are 5th in Eliteserien 2025 with 37 points from 24 games, so their league consistency is impressive. Hans Erik Oedegaard has installed a pragmatic, possession-based system since May 2024 that focuses on a disciplined build-up from the back, inverted full-backs and a trigger-happy counter-press.
The team are flying at the moment, winning their last 3 and coming into this weekend’s game on the heels of a 3-1 away win over Molde. They have also split their last 2 home matches (W1, L1) but the momentum is with them and our Sandefjord vs Fredrikstad FK prediction is that they are rightful favorites to win here at 1.9.
Fredrikstad will find a way to make it close
Fredrikstad FK sit just 1 place and 2 points behind Sandefjord in 6th with 35 points from 25 matches and look good to finish in the European places. Mikkjal Thomassen has maintained a compact, defense-first setup since taking charge in January 2023, pressing with discipline and making the most of their counter-attacks.
They’ll be difficult to beat here with a game of cat and mouse on their minds, and the Sandefjord vs Fredrikstad FK preview reveals they have the better recent head-to-head record, winning two of the last three meetings. Fredrikstad have had a tricky patch in recent weeks, winning 3-0 away to Stroemsgodset just 3 days ago, but losing 2-1 away to KFUM three weeks prior.
Goals likely when these two clash
Fredrikstad are a much improved club this year and their defensive structure, set-piece threats and counter-attacking prowess will make them tough to break down on Sunday. But Sandefjord have the better home record and the more momentum, so the Sandefjord vs Fredrikstad FK prediction remains a tough call.
We’ll take the hosts to edge a close game as they have the more prolific front line and can dominate possession, but Fredrikstad’s recent record in the head-to-head makes them tempting in the double chance market while the Over 2.5 goals market at 1.65 looks good given Sandefjord’s home scoring prowess and Fredrikstad’s ability to counter. For those interested in more insights, this Sandefjord vs Fredrikstad FK betting tips article can help inform your picks.
