Stromsgodset 2-1 Sarpsborg 08 FF – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Stromsgodset at 41% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF encounter.
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Match Analysis
Stromsgodset host Sarpsborg 08 FF at Marienlyst Stadion in Eliteserien, Regular Season - 23. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 21 September 2024 at 15:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Stromsgodset — All Games: 1W 3D 6L from 10 Eliteserien outings this season, averaging 0.60 points per game. Last five: D W L L D. They are averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 2.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.00 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Stromsgodset, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Marienlyst Stadion, Stromsgodset have gone 3W 3D 4L this season (10 games, 1.20 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. Their home PPG of 1.20 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.60 — Stromsgodset are significantly better at Marienlyst Stadion than their overall form suggests.
Across all Eliteserien games this season, Sarpsborg 08 FF have recorded 4W 4D 2L from 10 outings — 1.60 PPG. Last five: D D L W L. They are scoring at 1.70 per game and conceding 1.80. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. This season is still relatively young for Sarpsborg 08 FF, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Eliteserien this season, Sarpsborg 08 FF have posted 4W 3D 3L from 10 away outings — 1.50 PPG. They are averaging 1.90 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. Sarpsborg 08 FF are 1.00 PPG ahead (1.60 vs 0.60), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
H2H Record
The fixture history tells a clear story: Stromsgodset have dominated this rivalry, winning 5 of 7 past contests while Sarpsborg 08 FF have managed just 2 wins.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 7 meetings have averaged 4.3 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 26 May 2024, ended 3–1 with Stromsgodset winning.
From a betting standpoint, the H2H backs both Stromsgodset and goals. The home side's 5 wins from 7 meetings, combined with an average of 4.3 goals per game, gives the home win and Over 2.5 combination a historically grounded case.
Trading Patterns
Stromsgodset in-play and half-time data (52 games, 25 at home): they score before half-time in 76% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (home games); they fail to score in 33% of games.
Sarpsborg 08 FF in-play and half-time data (52 games, 25 at away): they score before half-time in 76% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 64% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 68% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 72% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 48%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Stromsgodset 46% versus Sarpsborg 08 FF 69%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Stromsgodset 40% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 71%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Stromsgodset 1.69 xG and Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.57 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: Stromsgodset attack 0.891 / defence 1.049 | Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 1.177 / defence 1.257. League average goals — home 1.512 / away 1.269. Sarpsborg 08 FF bring a strong defensive rating of 1.257 — this is suppressing Stromsgodset's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 52 Stromsgodset games / 52 Sarpsborg 08 FF games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Stromsgodset 41% | Draw 23% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 36%. Fair-value odds: Stromsgodset 2.44 | Draw 4.35 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 2.78. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 23% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 63% | BTTS probability 65% | Total xG 3.26. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 63% — the 3.26 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 65% reflects that both xG figures (1.69 / 1.57) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
Stromsgodset dominate the H2H record, yet Sarpsborg 08 FF are the in-form side right now — historical edge versus current momentum creates a genuine dilemma.
On the Poisson output, Stromsgodset are the pick at 41% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Sarpsborg 08 FF (1.60 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. With a 23% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Stromsgodset offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.26 combined xG gives a 63% probability to Over 2.5 — strong, supported by form averaging 3.2 goals per game and H2H averaging 4.3 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 65% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Stromsgodset 50% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 80% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF | Competition: Eliteserien, Regular Season - 23 | Venue: Marienlyst Stadion • Kick-off: Saturday 21 Sep 2024, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Stromsgodset 41% | Draw 23% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 63% | BTTS 65% | xG Stromsgodset 1.69 / Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.57 • Poisson strength factors: Stromsgodset attack 0.891 / def 1.049 | Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 1.177 / def 1.257 | league avg home 1.512 / away 1.269 • Poisson stance: Stromsgodset (41%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.69
Stromsgodset xG
Expected Goals
1.57
Sarpsborg 08 FF xG
65%
BTTS
84%
Over 1.5
63%
Over 2.5
41%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF kick off?
Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 21 September 2024 at Marienlyst Stadion.
What was the final score in Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Stromsgodset 2 - 1 Sarpsborg 08 FF.
Where is Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF being played?
The match is being played at Marienlyst Stadion.
What competition is Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF part of?
Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF is a Regular Season - 23 fixture in the Eliteserien (Norway).
Who is favourite to win Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Our statistical model gives Stromsgodset a 41% chance of winning, Sarpsborg 08 FF a 36% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Stromsgodset the favourite.
Will both teams score in Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Our model estimates a 65% probability that both Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF will score (BTTS).
Will Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 63%.
What is the head-to-head record between Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Record (7 meetings): Stromsgodset 5W | Draws 0 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 2W.
What form are Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF in?
Stromsgodset (all comps): 1W-3D-6L in 10 | 0.60 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 2.00 | L5 D-W-L-L-D. Sarpsborg 08 FF (all comps): 4W-4D-2L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 1.80 | L5 D-D-L-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Stromsgodset's attack rating (0.89) and Sarpsborg 08 FF's defence rating (1.26), the model arrives at 1.69 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Sarpsborg 08 FF's attack versus Stromsgodset's defence, projects 1.57 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 52/52 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 11.5%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.6%), 1-2 (8.0%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Stromsgodset Win
41%
2.43
23%
4.32
36%
2.80
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.2%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
8.6%
Home win
1 – 2
8.0%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.69
Stromsgodset xG
Total xG
3.26
1.57
Sarpsborg 08 FF xG
2.43
41%
Home win
4.32
23%
Draw
2.80
36%
Away win
Goals Markets
84%
Over 1.5
1.19
16%
Under 1.5
6.25
63%
Over 2.5
1.59
37%
Under 2.5
2.70
41%
Over 3.5
2.44
59%
Under 3.5
1.69
23%
Over 4.5
4.35
77%
Under 4.5
1.30
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
65%
BTTS Yes
1.55
35%
BTTS No
2.82
Clean Sheet
21%
4.79
18%
5.44
Win to Nil
9%
11.66
7%
15.20
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.8 | 6.0 | 4.7 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 6.5 | 10.2 | 8.0 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 5.5 | 8.6 | 6.8 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 3.1 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 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 Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.5%.
How many goals are Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF expected to score?
The model projects 1.69 expected goals for Stromsgodset and 1.57 for Sarpsborg 08 FF, a combined total of 3.26.
How confident is the prediction model for Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 41%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 52 outings, Stromsgodset have picked up 1.27 PPG on a 19W 9D 24L record — D-W-L-L-D across the most recent five. The sample for Stromsgodset is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Sarpsborg 08 FF's form line: 19W 10D 23L from 52 games, 1.29 PPG, last five D-D-L-W-L. The sample for Sarpsborg 08 FF is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Stromsgodset on 1.27 PPG, Sarpsborg 08 FF on 1.29. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Stromsgodset have posted 1.48 PPG from 25 outings (11W 4D 10L).
On the road, Sarpsborg 08 FF have gone 7W 6D 12L from 25 away games — 1.08 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
Stromsgodset are averaging 1.19 goals scored and 1.35 conceded per game recently; Sarpsborg 08 FF are on 1.67 scored and 1.87 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Sarpsborg 08 FF in 69%.
Last 52 Results — Eliteserien
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Stromsgodset
Blended
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF in coming into this match?
Stromsgodset have gone 19W 9D 24L in their last 52 games (1.27 PPG), while Sarpsborg 08 FF have gone 19W 10D 23L in their last 52 (1.29 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Stromsgodset at home or Sarpsborg 08 FF away?
Stromsgodset's home record (1.48 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Stromsgodset at home: 1.48 PPG; Sarpsborg 08 FF away: 1.08 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Eliteserien. They last met on 21 September 2025, roughly 10 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
Stromsgodset go into this on the back of 7 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 25 Sep 2021, when Stromsgodset won 5-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Stromsgodset's record when hosting Sarpsborg 08 FF specifically: 5W 0D 0L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
8
Stromsgodset
0
Draws
2
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF?
From 10 meetings on record, Stromsgodset have won 8, Sarpsborg 08 FF have won 2, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF last play each other?
They last met on 21 September 2025, when Stromsgodset 2-1 Sarpsborg 08 FF.
Who has won more matches between Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Stromsgodset have the better head-to-head record, with 8 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Stromsgodset are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Sarpsborg 08 FF are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 40% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 20% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Stromsgodset 48%, Sarpsborg 08 FF 68% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 40% (Stromsgodset) and 72% (Sarpsborg 08 FF). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 24% and 44% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Stromsgodset 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 Stromsgodset play Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 48% of Stromsgodset's games and 68% of Sarpsborg 08 FF's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 40% of Stromsgodset's matches and 72% of Sarpsborg 08 FF's.
Do Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF tend to score early?
Stromsgodset have had a goal before half-time in 76% of their recent matches, Sarpsborg 08 FF in 76% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Stromsgodset edge out Sarpsborg 08 FF 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Stromsgodset beat Sarpsborg 08 FF 2-1 at Marienlyst Stadion, Regular Season - 23, 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 Stromsgodset 1.69 xG and Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.57 xG, a combined 3.26. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Stromsgodset attack 0.89 / defence 1.05 against Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 1.18 / defence 1.26, drawn from 52/52 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Stromsgodset 41% | Draw 23% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 36%, with Stromsgodset to win its most likely call at 41%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 63%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 84% and landed. Over 3.5 was 41% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 65% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 56% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Stromsgodset 40%, Sarpsborg 08 FF 71%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 58%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Stromsgodset's trading profile (52 games, 25 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 46% of their matches — today it did.
Sarpsborg 08 FF's trading profile (52 games, 25 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 69% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Stromsgodset 1.27 PPG, Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.29 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Stromsgodset win broke the near-deadlock.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). A strong night for the model: the result sat comfortably inside what the pre-match data projected.
💡 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.