Fredrikstad 1-1 Sarpsborg 08 FF: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a tight Østfold meeting between near-neighbours with little separating them in the standings, but the immediate form points more favourably toward Fredrikstad. Home familiarity with the artificial surface and Sarpsborg’s missing centre-back give the hosts practical advantages. The main counterweight is Fredrikstad’s own shortage of defensive options, which leaves them exposed if Sarpsborg can make the match direct and disorderly. Expect intensity, contested midfield territory and decisive moments around the penalty areas rather than a cautious stalemate.

Head-to-head analysis

The official overall record is balanced, underlining how little has historically separated these clubs. Sarpsborg took the reverse league meeting earlier this season, while Fredrikstad have also had recent success in the fixture.

Injuries and absences

Fredrikstad’s shortage of available defenders is the clearest structural concern and increases the importance of midfield screening. Sarpsborg lose Rosted from central defence, creating a direct opportunity for Fredrikstad to attack crosses, rebounds and runs through the middle.

Form (last 5)

Fredrikstad vs Sarpsborg 08 FF stats

Last meetings

• 2026-05-09Sarpsborg 08 FF 2-1 Fredrikstad
• 2026-03-08Fredrikstad 2-1 Sarpsborg 08 FF
• 2025-11-08Sarpsborg 08 FF 0-2 Fredrikstad
• 2025-06-01Fredrikstad 1-1 Sarpsborg 08 FF
• 2024-09-28Sarpsborg 08 FF 0-1 Fredrikstad
• 2024-04-13Fredrikstad 2-2 Sarpsborg 08 FF

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