- Sarpsborg 08 have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5, keeping the home crowd entertained in the process.
- Ham-Kam have won 1, drawn 3 and lost 1 of their last 5, so they're in much more mixed form going into the weekend.
- Sarpsborg 08 have won the last 2 meetings between these clubs, including a 3-2 away victory over Ham-Kam 5 months ago.
Tight mid-table contest between two even sides
Sarpsborg 08 currently sit 8th in Eliteserien 2026 with 18 points from 13 games and Ham-Kam sit 7th with the same 18 points from 12, so Sunday's game represents a mid-table skirmish. This Sarpsborg 08 vs Ham-Kam preview points to a tight battle between two evenly matched sides.
Ham-Kam manager Thomas Myhre has done a solid job of keeping his team compact, disciplined and hard to break down. A back three in 3-5-2 shape have protected the back line, while his team's natural width from wing-backs and possession control has been their foundation for success. Sarpsborg 08 manager Even Sel has pushed his players onto the front foot since he took over on 1 January 2026 and his width-and-rotation game should give Ham-Kam's back three problems this weekend.
Daniel Seland Karlsbakk has been the sharpest player in Sarpsborg 08's front two this season with 3 goals in his last 5 appearances and a nose for the end zone. Claus Niyukuri has been a constant supply line for the home side, with 3 assists in Sarpsborg 08's last 5 games. Patrick Metcalfe has been in playmaker mode for Ham-Kam recently, with 3 assists in his side's last 5, but Mame Alassane Niang has scored 2 goals in the same period and is his side's biggest threat to finish off counterattacks. Sarpsborg 08 vs Ham-Kam prediction suggests there may be chances at both ends.
Back over 2.5 goals for an even game
Sarpsborg 08 come into this weekend's game off the back of a 1-0 home win over Viking and a 0-0 draw at Kristiansund BK, both clean sheets and signs of steel. Ham-Kam lost 1-4 at home to Tromso IL, which knocked them off stride.
Sarpsborg 08 are the obvious favorites here at 1.9 ahead of Ham-Kam at 3.55 and the draw at 3.8, so we're going to go for goals in this matchup instead. Sarpsborg 08 have gone 3-2-1 at home in Eliteserien 2026, but they've conceded only 5 goals in their 6 games at Sparbanken Sør Arena, so that should be a solid foundation for a home victory.
Over 2.5 goals at 1.57 is our main selection for this encounter, as both teams tend to attack and Ham-Kam have scored 7 goals on their travels in 5 games. Sarpsborg 08 vs Ham-Kam betting tips also point toward Both Teams To Score - Yes at 1.48, while Ham-Kam can nick a result as they did when they drew 2-2 away at Sandefjord and beat IFK Goteborg 2-1 in friendly action. However, Sarpsborg 08 are the likelier winner on home soil and can edge a close matchup at the weekend. Sarpsborg 08 vs Ham-Kam prediction remains that the hosts can just about get the better of a competitive contest.
