ODD Ballklubb vs Sarpsborg 08 FF – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates ODD Ballklubb at 49%, yet other data sources diverge — this ODD Ballklubb vs Sarpsborg 08 FF fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Eliteserien clash, Regular Season - 6 as ODD Ballklubb welcome Sarpsborg 08 FF to Skagerak Arena. Kick-off is set for Sunday 2 May 2021 at 17:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Eliteserien games this season, ODD Ballklubb have gone 2W 2D 6L from 10 outings — a 0.80 PPG return. Last five: L D L L L. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 1.90 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
At home at Skagerak Arena, ODD Ballklubb have gone 6W 1D 3L this season (10 games, 1.90 PPG). They are averaging 2.20 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.90 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.80 — ODD Ballklubb are significantly better at Skagerak Arena than their overall form suggests.
Sarpsborg 08 FF — All Games: 0W 5D 5L from 10 Eliteserien fixtures this season — 0.50 PPG. Last five: D D D D L. Their scoring rate of 0.80 per game is modest, conceding 1.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
On the road, Sarpsborg 08 FF have gone 1W 4D 5L from 10 away fixtures this term (0.70 PPG). Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 2.20 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
The form comparison is too close to call — 0.80 PPG (ODD Ballklubb) versus 0.50 (Sarpsborg 08 FF). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. ODD Ballklubb register both teams scoring in 80% of relevant matches, Sarpsborg 08 FF in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H Record
The H2H landscape is flat: 2 previous encounters have yielded 0 wins for ODD Ballklubb, 1 for Sarpsborg 08 FF and 1 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The 2 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 31 Oct 2020, ended 1–1 with a draw.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
In-Play Profile
ODD Ballklubb in-play tendencies (30 games, 15 at home): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 89% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 73% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 37%.
Sarpsborg 08 FF in-play tendencies (30 games, 15 at away): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 70% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 60% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (away games); they fail to score in 33% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — ODD Ballklubb 57% versus Sarpsborg 08 FF 43%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (ODD Ballklubb 63% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 47%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects ODD Ballklubb 1.84 xG and Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.31 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: ODD Ballklubb attack 0.985 / defence 1.067 | Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 0.914 / defence 1.041. League average goals — home 1.797 / away 1.349. Data: 30 ODD Ballklubb games / 30 Sarpsborg 08 FF games used (PrevSeason). Note: current-season sample is too small — prior-season data is carrying the calculation. Model confidence is reduced; treat probabilities as directional rather than precise.
Result probabilities: ODD Ballklubb 49% | Draw 25% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 26%. Fair-value odds: ODD Ballklubb 2.04 | Draw 4.00 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 3.85. ODD Ballklubb hold a narrow Poisson edge at 49% — the draw (25%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 61% | BTTS probability 63% | Total xG 3.16. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 61% — the 3.16 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 63% reflects that both xG figures (1.84 / 1.31) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, ODD Ballklubb are the pick at 49% — moderate model lean. With a 25% draw probability, Draw No Bet on ODD Ballklubb offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
Poisson projects 3.16 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 61% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.4 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 63%. Form rates corroborate: ODD Ballklubb 80% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 60% BTTS from recent games.
The Poisson model is drawing on PrevSeason data (30 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: ODD Ballklubb vs Sarpsborg 08 FF | Competition: Eliteserien, Regular Season - 6 | Venue: Skagerak Arena • Kick-off: Sunday 2 May 2021, 17:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: ODD Ballklubb 49% | Draw 25% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 26% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 61% | BTTS 63% | xG ODD Ballklubb 1.84 / Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.31 • Poisson strength factors: ODD Ballklubb attack 0.985 / def 1.067 | Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 0.914 / def 1.041 | league avg home 1.797 / away 1.349 • Poisson stance: ODD Ballklubb (49%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.84
ODD Ballklubb xG
Expected Goals
1.31
Sarpsborg 08 FF xG
63%
BTTS
83%
Over 1.5
61%
Over 2.5
39%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does ODD Ballklubb vs Sarpsborg 08 FF kick off?
ODD Ballklubb vs Sarpsborg 08 FF kicked off at 17:00 on Sunday 2 May 2021 at Skagerak Arena.
Where is ODD Ballklubb vs Sarpsborg 08 FF being played?
The match is being played at Skagerak Arena.
What competition is ODD Ballklubb vs Sarpsborg 08 FF part of?
ODD Ballklubb vs Sarpsborg 08 FF is a Regular Season - 6 fixture in the Eliteserien (Norway).
Who is favourite to win ODD Ballklubb vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Our statistical model gives ODD Ballklubb a 49% chance of winning, Sarpsborg 08 FF a 26% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making ODD Ballklubb the favourite.
Will both teams score in ODD Ballklubb vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Our model estimates a 63% probability that both ODD Ballklubb and Sarpsborg 08 FF will score (BTTS).
Will ODD Ballklubb vs Sarpsborg 08 FF have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 61%.
What is the head-to-head record between ODD Ballklubb and Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Record (2 meetings): ODD Ballklubb 0W | Draws 1 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 1W.
What form are ODD Ballklubb and Sarpsborg 08 FF in?
ODD Ballklubb (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.90 | L5 L-D-L-L-L. Sarpsborg 08 FF (all comps): 0W-5D-5L in 10 | 0.50 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.80 | L5 D-D-D-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
ODD Ballklubb's attacking strength (0.98x league average) is weighed against Sarpsborg 08 FF's defensive record (1.04x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.84. The same calculation in reverse, Sarpsborg 08 FF's attack versus ODD Ballklubb's defence, projects 1.31 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 30/30 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 11.6%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.5%), 2-0 (7.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
ODD Ballklubb Win
49%
2.05
25%
4.00
26%
3.81
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.3%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.5%
Home win
1 – 0
7.8%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.84
ODD Ballklubb xG
Total xG
3.16
1.31
Sarpsborg 08 FF xG
2.05
49%
Home win
4.00
25%
Draw
3.81
26%
Away win
Goals Markets
82%
Over 1.5
1.22
18%
Under 1.5
5.56
61%
Over 2.5
1.64
39%
Under 2.5
2.56
39%
Over 3.5
2.56
61%
Under 3.5
1.64
21%
Over 4.5
4.76
79%
Under 4.5
1.27
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
63%
BTTS Yes
1.59
37%
BTTS No
2.68
Clean Sheet
27%
3.72
16%
6.32
Win to Nil
13%
7.65
4%
24.04
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.3 | 5.6 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 7.8 | 10.3 | 6.8 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 7.2 | 9.5 | 6.2 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 4.4 | 5.8 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for ODD Ballklubb vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.6%.
How many goals are ODD Ballklubb and Sarpsborg 08 FF expected to score?
The model projects 1.84 expected goals for ODD Ballklubb and 1.31 for Sarpsborg 08 FF, a combined total of 3.16.
How confident is the prediction model for ODD Ballklubb vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 49%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 30 outings, ODD Ballklubb have picked up 1.43 PPG on a 13W 4D 13L record — L-D-L-L-L across the most recent five.
Sarpsborg 08 FF's form line: 8W 8D 14L from 30 games, 1.07 PPG, last five D-D-D-D-L.
Form-wise this is close to level: ODD Ballklubb on 1.43 PPG, Sarpsborg 08 FF on 1.07. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
On home soil, ODD Ballklubb have posted 1.73 PPG from 15 outings (8W 2D 5L).
On the road, Sarpsborg 08 FF have gone 2W 5D 8L from 15 away games — 0.73 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, ODD Ballklubb come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
ODD Ballklubb are averaging 1.73 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game recently; Sarpsborg 08 FF are on 1.10 scored and 1.43 conceded.
Last 30 Results — Eliteserien
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
ODD Ballklubb
Current Season
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are ODD Ballklubb and Sarpsborg 08 FF in coming into this match?
ODD Ballklubb have gone 13W 4D 13L in their last 30 games (1.43 PPG), while Sarpsborg 08 FF have gone 8W 8D 14L in their last 30 (1.07 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — ODD Ballklubb at home or Sarpsborg 08 FF away?
ODD Ballklubb's home record (1.73 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — ODD Ballklubb at home: 1.73 PPG; Sarpsborg 08 FF away: 0.73 PPG.
Have ODD Ballklubb or Sarpsborg 08 FF been keeping clean sheets recently?
ODD Ballklubb have kept a clean sheet in 27% of their recent games, Sarpsborg 08 FF in 33%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to July 2020. Every recorded meeting has come in Eliteserien. It has been a while since the last meeting — 11 August 2024, some 4 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap between the sides came on 19 Aug 2023, when Sarpsborg 08 FF won 0-3 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
ODD Ballklubb's record when hosting Sarpsborg 08 FF specifically: 1W 3D 1L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
2
ODD Ballklubb
5
Draws
3
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between ODD Ballklubb and Sarpsborg 08 FF?
From 10 meetings on record, ODD Ballklubb have won 2, Sarpsborg 08 FF have won 3, and 5 have been drawn.
When did ODD Ballklubb and Sarpsborg 08 FF last play each other?
They last met on 11 August 2024, when ODD Ballklubb 1-1 Sarpsborg 08 FF.
Who has won more matches between ODD Ballklubb and Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Sarpsborg 08 FF have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
ODD Ballklubb are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 40% of the time.
Sarpsborg 08 FF are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — ODD Ballklubb 67%, Sarpsborg 08 FF 53% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 73% for ODD Ballklubb and 47% for Sarpsborg 08 FF. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 40% and 27% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Sarpsborg 08 FF in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = ODD Ballklubb home games / Sarpsborg 08 FF away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when ODD Ballklubb play Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 67% of ODD Ballklubb's games and 53% of Sarpsborg 08 FF's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is ODD Ballklubb vs Sarpsborg 08 FF usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 73% of ODD Ballklubb's matches and 47% of Sarpsborg 08 FF's.
Do ODD Ballklubb and Sarpsborg 08 FF tend to score early?
ODD Ballklubb have had a goal before half-time in 67% of their recent matches, Sarpsborg 08 FF in 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Stalemate at ODD Ballklubb's ground as both sides cancel each other out in a goalless draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
ODD Ballklubb and Sarpsborg 08 FF finished level at 0-0 at Skagerak Arena, Regular Season - 6, in the Eliteserien. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting ODD Ballklubb 1.84 xG and Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.31 xG, a combined 3.16. The scoreboard read 0-0 for 0 actual goals. ODD Ballklubb fell 1.8 short of their projected output. Sarpsborg 08 FF landed 1.3 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of ODD Ballklubb attack 0.98 / defence 1.07 against Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 0.91 / defence 1.04, drawn from 30/30 games (PrevSeason).
On the result, the model split it ODD Ballklubb 49% | Draw 25% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 26%, with ODD Ballklubb to win its most likely call at 49%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 25% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 61%. The game delivered 0, so it stayed under — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 83% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 63% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 55% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (ODD Ballklubb 63%, Sarpsborg 08 FF 47%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 50%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
ODD Ballklubb's trading profile (30 games, 15 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did not.
Sarpsborg 08 FF's trading profile (30 games, 15 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 43% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and duly kept one; they fail to score in 33% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — ODD Ballklubb 1.43 PPG, Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.07 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. ODD Ballklubb (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.87 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.47 average — tighter than their form line. Sarpsborg 08 FF (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 0.87 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.93 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.