Sarpsborg 08 vs Strømsgodset Betting Tips, H2H and Predictions

Sarpsborg 08 hosts Strømsgodset at the Sarpsborg Stadion in a fixture from the Eliteserien's 10th round. Let's preview this game and tell you the most interesting facts about it in our best free soccer predictions.

Sarpsborg 08 approaches this match from 7th place in the current standings. Stefan Billborn's team has won 13 points in its games so far. Their record shows 4 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses. They were in a run of three consecutive defeats but stopped that streak with a win before the international break.

At the end of May, Sarpsborg 08 achieved their 4th win for the season. They made a spectacular performance while visiting Jerv at the J. J. Ugland Stadion. Mikkel Maigaard and Joachim Soltvedt scored in the first half, while Soltvedt scored again after the break. Magnar Odegaard and Guillermo Molins finished the job with two additional goals in the game's last minutes.

Even if Jerv is one of the weakest teams in the Eliteserien right now, that's precisely what Sarpsborg's head coach Stefan Billborn wants to see from his players. It was a pretty bad experience to lose three consecutive matches, but now things are looking a bit better. Scoring five goals in one game always boosts your confidence, even if your opponent is in the relegation zone.

The Swedish veteran Guillermo Molins and Mikkel Maigaard are Sarpsborg's main striking force so far in the league. These two players have scored 8 goals combined, helping the team stay in the middle of the table. The Uruguayan-born Molins is an interesting case as he used to play for clubs like Anderlecht, Real Betis, and Panathinaikos in the past. Now he has the chance to prove that he's still good at 33-years of age.

Strømsgodset started the new season in Norway a little bit better. They are 4th in the standings with 17 points which puts them just 4 points behind Viking and the Top 3. What's more impressive is their current form - they are unbeaten in their last five matches and won three of them.

Before the break, Strømsgodset enjoyed their 5th win for the season. They hosted Viking at the Marienlyst Stadion, and it was tough, but a victory was achieved - 3-2. Johan Hove opened the score for the hosts, while Lars Salvesen and Herman Stengel scored the other two for Strømsgodset. Hove and Salvesen made assists, too, so it was a pretty solid game for both of them.

Clearly, Johan Hove is the player to watch at Strømsgodset right now. The young midfielder is just 21-years old, but he's the current top scorer of the team - he has scored 6 goals in 10 matches in the Eliteserien. If he continues to play like this, he should make his debut for the national team.

The Nigerian striker Fred Friday will try to win his place back in the starting eleven. He has scored just twice since the beginning of the season, and he is sure he could do better. His countryman Ipalibo Jack also started from the bench in the previous game, and he's another player who will try to get back in the line-up.

That's our preview for the Eliteserien game between Sarpsborg 08 and Strømsgodset on Saturday. The visitors are ahead in the standings, and they have been in pretty good shape lately. This makes them favorites to win, but don't forget that Sarpsborg also won their last game in the league. Be careful with Sarpsborg's Johan Hove, who has been playing amazingly well since the beginning of the season. Hove will be the main threat to the hosts when the time comes. We hope we helped you with our best free soccer predictions!

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