A Eliteserien match between Odd and Sarpsborg 08 will hold on August 19th, 2023, Saturday, in Norway, check the Odd vs Sarpsborg 08 betting tip 2023 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Odd vs Sarpsborg 08 will occur
The game takes place in the small Skagerak Arena stadium, in the city of Skien, with a capacity for 13500 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Odd vs Sarpsborg 08 betting tip 2023
The Eliteserien has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 3.25 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 3.04 goals per match played.
Odd last match
Odd comes from a win recorded in the last match played. The opponent was Stabæk, in a match valid for Eliteserien, and the two teams finished the match with a score of 4-0. On the field, P. Johansen’s team lined up with a 3-4-3.
A very even game was expected, with odds for the home win at 2.70.
In a contest without major individual highlights, the performance of Ole Erik Midtskogen drew attention. Even without offering a fantastic exhibition, he was instrumental in Odd victory in this last match.
Sarpsborg 08 last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Eliteserien, Sarpsborg 08, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Strømsgodset team with a final score of 1-2.
They were defeated despite having all the favoritism before the match. A lost match that was not in anyone’s plans, a result that counted with odds of 6.00.
Odd vs Sarpsborg 08 h2h
It was on 07-06-2023 when these two teams last clashed on the field. That match, which ended with the 3-1 win for Sarpsborg 08, was valid for the 2023 season of the NM Cup.
The Odd team in their last five matches has produced solid performances, while Sarpsborg 08 has been more irregular.
Curiosity about previous games
The two teams had very different results in their previous games. While Odd thrashed in a game that was not expected to be so easy, against Stabæk, Sarpsborg 08 lost in a match against Strømsgodset. Let’s see how this previous result can interfere with the morale of the teams for this game.
It is important to note that much of this opposing scenario is due to the performance of Ole Erik Midtskogen, who had a brilliant performance and was key in the impressive team victory.
Odd
Eliteserien leaderboard now
Considering the home team Odd, standing in 7th place with 25 points in the Eliteserien competition in Norway. Their performance statistics have been such as 7 wins, 7 losses and, 4 draws.
Which means that in the 19th round, the team has no advantage, over Rosenborg team who is in the position 8.
Odd analysis
At the end of round 18 of Eliteserien, Odd collected 21 goals scored and 19 goals conceded.
Odd’s average possession rate in the league is 48.78%, which means that the team usually can’t take the initiative in the game and has a more reactive style of play. Therefore, for this match Odd vs Sarpsborg 08 2023, the team should make an effort to keep the possession and be able to attack the opponent.
Winning 3 games as the visiting team, the team’s record of 4 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws proves they are naturally stronger at home.
Best goalscorer from Odd
At the individual level, in this competition’s offensive sector, it is worth mentioning Espen Ruud. The Defender has already scored 2 goals in the competition, being extremely important for Odd, who have benefited from his performances several times to achieve essential triumphs.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Sarpsborg 08
Eliteserien leaderboard now
Sarpsborg 08 arrives in this game with 24 points, and in 9th place in the Eliteserien, having won 7 games in total and lost 8 times, making a total of 3 draws.
Sarpsborg 08 analysis
Sarpsborg 08, after 18 rounds, has conceded more goals than it has scored. The goals scored are in fact 30 while 33 are those conceded to opponents.
Sarpsborg 08 is a more offensive team than Odd, having 2036 attacks vs. 1631 from Odd, having scored 30 times, in comparison, Odd converted into goal 21 times.
Best goalscorer from Sarpsborg 08
In the individual highlights of the team in the offensive sector, the focus falls on Kristian Opseth so far in the competition. With 6 goals with his signature, the Attacker has helped his team Sarpsborg 08 to achieve victorious results this season.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
Most goals are scored between 75-90 as some study shows, which makes this a good time to bet for those following the live game.
The market with less than 2.5 goals can also be a good alternative since Sarpsborg 08 has an average of 1.44 goals per game when playing away from home. This option is an alternative considering that Sarpsborg 08 often does not concede goals when playing away from home.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.4.
Corners Top Betting Tips
One will find that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 5.33 corners per game, making this something to note in attempting to obtain good betting results.
Sarpsborg 08 is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.83 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Sarpsborg 08 in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.17 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Odd vs Sarpsborg 08 betting tip 2023: FAQ
The match will be played on August 19th, 2023, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Skagerak Arena stadium in Skien.
The last time these teams faced each other was in NM Cup match, referring to the 2023 season, and ended with a 3-1 result for Sarpsborg 08.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
