Aalesund 2-4 Sarpsborg 08 FF: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Aalesund have home urgency and enough recent attacking output to make this a live contest, but their defensive record and extensive absences leave little room for error. Sarpsborg 08 sit higher in the table yet arrive short of away momentum, making their control in midfield especially important. Expect Aalesund to play directly into their front pairing and Sarpsborg to work the flanks around a disciplined midfield screen. The contest should become more stretched after the interval if neither side establishes a clear lead.

Head-to-head analysis

Sarpsborg 08 have won seven of the listed last ten meetings, giving them a clear historical edge. The two most recent encounters were split, however, and both teams scored freely in them.

Injuries and absences

Aalesund's long list of absences, led by Andresen's suspension and the injuries to Haram and Ngongo, narrows their defensive and midfield cover. Sarpsborg are missing Carstensen and Opoku, but their availability picture is materially cleaner.

Form (last 5)

Aalesund vs Sarpsborg 08 FF stats

Last meetings

• 2023-10-22Aalesund 3-2 Sarpsborg 08 FF
• 2023-05-29Sarpsborg 08 FF 3-1 Aalesund
• 2022-09-11Aalesund 1-3 Sarpsborg 08 FF
• 2022-05-22Sarpsborg 08 FF 1-2 Aalesund
• 2020-09-13Aalesund 0-1 Sarpsborg 08 FF
• 2020-08-02Sarpsborg 08 FF 4-0 Aalesund

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