Sarpsborg vs Tromso Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

Sarpsborg look to continue their push for a European finish with a result against Tromso this weekend. The pair clash on Sunday, with only two points separating them in the table. They’re both in with a shout of a top three finish this term, but they’ll each need a good run to contend for a Europa League finish. Both teams come in to this encounter on the back of disappointing results, but just which of the pair will be able to respond with a win this weekend?

The hosts just lost at high flying Ranheim in their last outing, but that came almost two weeks ago. It ended an impressive streak of form, which put them back in the frame for a European spot. Meanwhile, Tromso were in action in the cup last weekend, and they drew 3-3 at home to Valerenga. That result was followed by a penalty shoot-out defeat,whih wasn’t exactly the best way for them to warm up for this big trip.

Tromso head here with considerable problems on their travels, which has seen them fail to win six of their last seven games. They’ve been beaten four times on the road in their last six, and that awful form isn’t likely to improve on the eve of this clash. They have a tough visit to a side who have one of the best home records in the top flight, and we can see Sarpsborg coming away with three points from this encounter.

The home side have the fourth best home record in the league, following a 4-2 win over Stabaek in their last game here. They have managed to win four of their last five Eliteserien games, and that form is likely to see them through this clash. The visitors have just four points to their name on the road, while they’ve lost two of their last three trips. Surely this is going to be a straightforward victory for the home side?

We expect Sarpsborg to have little trouble here, and they’re good for a victory in our eyes. However, we think team goals represents a better value way to bet on this clash. Their last three home matches have seen them score two or more goals. They’ve averaged 2.14 per game at this ground, while Tromso have conceded 1.83 per away game. That has us backing over 1.5 home team goals, along with a 2-1 victory for the hosts.