- Sandefjord have the best home record in the Eliteserien 2025 so far (W3, L0).
- Stromsgodset IF remain winless in their last 2 away games against Sandefjord.
- Sandefjord are 7th in the 2025 standings with 12 points from 7 matches, Stromsgodset IF are 12th with 6 points.
Both teams to score an enticing option for Sunday’s Eliteserien clash
The Sandefjord vs Stromsgodset IF prediction has become increasingly relevant, as Sandefjord have won three of the last seven meetings between the clubs (W3, D3, L1), but they will need to be at their best to beat Stromsgodset IF this Sunday. The hosts have made a steady start to the 2025 Eliteserien campaign, sitting 7th in the table after 7 games, and they will be a tough nut to crack at home, where they have won all three of their matches so far and conceded just once.
Head coach Hans Erik Oedegaard has had a major influence on Sandefjord’s style since taking over in May 2024. They play a balanced 4-2-3-1 system, which is built on defensive solidity and structure, and have the ability to transition into attack when they are in possession.
Oedegaard’s men have been involved in some end-to-end games recently, losing 3-1 at Viking in their only defeat in three; however, their home form has been unblemished, with two consecutive wins, including a 2-1 victory over Vålerenga. Icelandic forward Stefan Ingi Sigurdarson has bagged three crucial goals in Sandefjord’s last five and is their main outlet in attack, having the ability to punish defences with clinical finishes.
Stromsgodset IF in a slump
Stromsgodset IF have had a disappointing start to their 2025 Eliteserien campaign, and they head into Sunday’s game on the back of 1 win and 4 defeats in their most recent five games, capped by back-to-back home losses to Kristiansund BK (1-2) and Bryne (0-2).
Joergen Isnes’ side are dynamic on the field, with their tactical setups ranging from 4-3-3 to 4-2-3-1, depending on the game, but they play a high-tempo, aggressive game, pressing the ball and playing vertically at every opportunity. Marko Lawk Farji leads the line for the visitors, and he has been their main goal threat, netting 3 of their most recent 6 goals.
This Sandefjord vs Stromsgodset IF preview will highlight a fascinating tactical battle between two teams who have opposing philosophies about how the game should be played, and both will see it as a chance to move up the table. Odds favor Sandefjord at +111, with Stromsgodset IF at +245, so the home side are the bookmakers’ favorites and we agree with them.
The visitors have been more threatening on their travels in 2025, averaging 3.00 goals per away game and claiming two wins from three. However, Sandefjord have been a fortress at their home ground, shipping just 0.33 goals per game and we think they have the mental edge in this fixture after running out 3-0 winners away in last year’s Friendly Club Match. For those searching for the best Sandefjord vs Stromsgodset IF betting tips, both teams to find the net looks a promising option to us for Sunday’s clash. Additionally, our Sandefjord vs Stromsgodset IF prediction points to a closely contested match with goals at both ends.
