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Sarpsborg 08 and Vaalerenga meet at Sarpsborg Stadion, Sarpsborg on Monday, Sep 7 at 7:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Eliteserien. Just 2 points separate them in the standings.
Sarpsborg 08 come into this fixture in good form (3W 2D 0L recently). Vaalerenga travel in good form (3W 0D 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.
Despite playing at home, Sarpsborg 08 face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Vaalerenga have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Sarpsborg 08 won 2–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.0 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Sarpsborg 08 a slight edge, but Vaalerenga are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.