Based on last 50 matches in "Norway. Eliteserien", up to 09/16/2019
To build a prediction for the Sarpsborg 08 - Valerenga match, scheduled for 16 September 2019, several key factors could influence the outcome. Sarpsborg 08 have played 50 matches, in which they won 13 of them, drew 18 times and lost 19 matches. Valerenga, having played 50 matches, won 18 times, drew 15 matches and lost 17 defeats. In the league, Sarpsborg 08 average 1.4 goals scored per game and 1.4 conceded. Valerenga average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 22 June 2019 at Valerenga's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 6 out of 10 last matches involving Sarpsborg 08, a draw was recorded.
X3.66
In last 4 home matches involving Sarpsborg 08, a draw was recorded.
X3.66
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Sarpsborg 08 scores against Valerenga in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.88
Sarpsborg 08 scores under 2 goals in 25 out of 32 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.79
In 8 out of 9 last matches, Sarpsborg 08 concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.69
Sarpsborg 08 does not win over last 10 matches.
2X1.65
Sarpsborg 08 concedes under 2 goals in 10 out of last 13 home matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.65
Valerenga scores under 2 goals in 17 out of last 21 away matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.65
In 6 out of 7 last matches, Sarpsborg 08 scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.59
In 5 last matches, Valerenga concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.59
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - defender Йоаким Томассен. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing several key players, including midfielder Херолинд Шаля. Several more Valerenga players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Том Харальд Хаген (Norway). Over the last 56 matches, he has shown 157 yellow cards (averaging 2.8 per match) and 2 red cards (averaging 0 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 5% of matches (3 out of 56). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.