This 03.05.2026, witness Lillestrom and Sarpsborg 08 FF battle it out in Norwegian Eliteserien. Lillestrom looks stronger, but Sarpsborg 08 FF is ready to challenge. Immerse yourself in our comprehensive game analysis, complete with stats and predictions. Read on and get ready to place a well-informed bet!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Viking | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16/6 | 15 |
| 3 | Lillestrom | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9/4 | 13 |
| 4 | Molde | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13/8 | 10 |
| 11 | Valerenga | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5/9 | 7 |
| 12 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5/6 | 5 |
| 13 | Rosenborg | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3/8 | 5 |
Key Player Statistics: Lillestrom vs Sarpsborg 08 FF
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x 1 x 3Lillestrom vs Sarpsborg 08 FF Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NM Cupen | Lillestrom | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 06.12.2025 | 3-1 |
| Eliteserien | Lillestrom | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 28.07.2024 | 2-2 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Lillestrom | 05.05.2024 | 1-0 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Lillestrom | 17.09.2023 | 3-1 |
| Eliteserien | Lillestrom | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 16.05.2023 | 1-2 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Lillestrom | 31.07.2022 | 0-2 |
| Eliteserien | Lillestrom | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 16.05.2022 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Lillestrom | 26.03.2022 | 2-2 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Lillestrom | 02.10.2021 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Lillestrom | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 28.07.2021 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Lillestrom | Bodo/Glimt | 26.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Eliteserien | Valerenga | Lillestrom | 19.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Eliteserien | Tromso | Lillestrom | 15.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Eliteserien | Lillestrom | Start | 11.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Eliteserien | Molde | Lillestrom | 06.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Orgryte IS | Lillestrom | 27.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| NM Cupen | Bodo/Glimt | Lillestrom | 22.03.2026 | 4-0 |
| Eliteserien | Aalesund | Lillestrom | 15.03.2026 | 1-3 |
| NM Cupen | Ham-Kam | Lillestrom | 07.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Tromso | Lillestrom | 27.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | KFUM Oslo | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 26.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Tromso | 19.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Bodo/Glimt | 15.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eliteserien | Rosenborg | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 12.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Start | 06.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Ham-Kam | 26.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Eliteserien | Sandefjord | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 22.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sarpsborg 08 FF | BK Hacken | 14.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| NM Cupen | Fredrikstad | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 08.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Viking | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 01.03.2026 | 2-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Lillestrom VS Sarpsborg 08 FF
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Lillestrom vs Sarpsborg 08 FF
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Lillestrom vs Sarpsborg 08 FF
Lillestrom are flying right now, and Sunday's clash against Sarpsborg 08 FF feels like a genuine statement opportunity for one of Eliteserien's early-season pace-setters.
The hosts sit third in the table with 13 points from six games. That's a remarkable return. Sarpsborg, meanwhile, are down in 12th with just five points. The gap between these two sides right now is stark.
Here's what you need to watch for — Lillestrom's attacking duo of T. Lehne Olsen and M. Karlsbakk have each scored three goals already this season. Both in just five appearances. That kind of firepower at home against a Sarpsborg defence that has already conceded six times in six games is a mismatch that simply cannot be ignored.
Don't be fooled by the head-to-head history telling a complicated story. Yes, Sarpsborg have won some of these meetings over the years. But the current form gap is enormous. Lillestrom beat Valerenga away, won at Molde, and put three past Start at home. This is a team building genuine momentum.
Sarpsborg have lost three of their last four competitive games. They've failed to score in two of their last three Eliteserien matches. Their attacking statistics this season are simply empty — no top scorers, no top assist makers registered in the data. That tells its own story.
Here's the surprising detail that caught my eye. Sarpsborg were knocked out of the NM Cupen by Lillestrom back in December, losing 3-1 at Lillestrom's ground. Same venue. Similar circumstances. That result planted a psychological seed, and I think it blooms again here.
From a betting perspective, Lillestrom at 1.77 represents genuine value given their form and home advantage. But the real edge I see is in the Both Teams to Score — No market. Sarpsborg simply aren't creating enough right now. A Lillestrom clean win with goals from Lehne Olsen or Karlsbakk is my specific event prediction to watch.
I'm backing Lillestrom to win this comfortably. A 2-0 or 3-0 scoreline feels right. The hosts have the goals, the momentum, and the home crowd behind them.
This is Lillestrom's moment to show they belong among the genuine title contenders. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vá | Angola | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| U. Yttergård Jenssen | Norway | 29 | Defender | 186 | 82 |
| P. Dahlberg | Sweden | 27 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 84 |
| Y. Ibrahimaj | Kosovo | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| K. Krygård | Norway | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Lehne Olsen | Norway | 34 | Attacker | 187 cm | 78 kg |
| M. Karlsbakk | Norway | 25 | Midfielder | 180 cm | n/a |
| S. Foss | Norway | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Hagerup | Norway | 32 | Goalkeeper | 190 cm | 83 kg |
| E. Garnås | Norway | 31 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Ranger | Norway | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Kitolano | Norway | 28 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 70 kg |
| J. Kitolano | Norway | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Ottesen | Norway | 24 | Defender | 181 cm | 75 kg |
| C. Jebara | Sweden | 23 | Attacker | 183 cm | 75 kg |
| S. Drammeh | Gambia | 23 | Attacker | 175 cm | n/a |
| L. Alperud | Sweden | 20 | Midfielder | 176 cm | n/a |
| H. Woxen | Norway | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| G. Nyheim | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| K. Arierhi | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Utvik | Norway | 30 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| S. Rosted | Norway | 31 | Defender | 188 | 80 |
| M. Koch | Netherlands | 31 | Defender | 195 | 78 |
| S. Sørli | Norway | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | 67 |
| A. Sher | Sweden | 23 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| M. Ødegaard | Norway | 32 | Defender | 186 | 80 |
| C. Kouakou | Côte d'Ivoire | 26 | Midfielder | 175 | 68 |
| E. Wichne | Norway | 28 | Defender | 174 | 69 |
| D. Karlsbakk | Norway | 23 | Attacker | 186 | 79 |
| N. Williams | Sweden | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Christiansen | Norway | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Niyukuri | Norway | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Øy | Norway | 22 | Goalkeeper | 182 cm | n/a |
| A. Nibe | Denmark | 22 | Attacker | 186 | 78 |
| J. Gregersen | Norway | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Hiim | Norway | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Mamour Ndiaye | Senegal | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| V. E. Halvorsen | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| M. Svenningsen Gronn | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| Bop Gueye | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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