Tromso chase title lead as Sarpsborg eye Europe
A high-stakes encounter at the Alfheim Stadion sees Tromso looking to close the seven-point gap on the league leaders while Sarpsborg 08 fight to stay within touching distance of the European spots.
Tromso are firmly in the title race, sitting 3rd on 34 points with 13 games remaining. They carry significant momentum into this clash, remaining unbeaten in their last five outings (W3, D2). Their recent attacking output has been clinical, highlighted by a 6-2 thrashing of Aalesund and a 4-0 victory over Valerenga.
Sarpsborg 08 occupy 9th place with 22 points, currently three points adrift of the European qualification places. Their form has faltered recently, suffering back-to-back 2-1 defeats against Sandefjord and Viking. With 13 games left to play, they must reverse a trend of just one win in their last five matches to keep their continental ambitions alive.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Tromso are the stronger side — 93 rating points clear of Sarpsborg 08 FF.
Goals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
TromsoSarpsborg 08 FFWhole season, home and away combined — Tromso 21 games, Sarpsborg 08 FF 21 games.
TromsoSarpsborg 08 FFPast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Eliteserien (Norway) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
