Sarpsborg 08 vs Rosenborg Prediction: Can the visitors get themselves up?

Sarpsborg 08 are set to host Rosenborg at the Sarpsborg Stadion on Sunday. It's worth noting that Rosenborg have faced a challenging stretch on the road, having suffered three consecutive losses in their away matches. Previews, possible starting 11, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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Sarpsborg 08 head into this upcoming match following a 1-1 draw against HamKam in their recent outing. They managed to open the scoring with Victor Torp finding the back of the net in the 17th minute. However, the complexion of the game changed when Niklas Sandberg received a red card in the 44th minute, and HamKam capitalized on the numerical advantage to level the score with a fine strike by Moses Mawa in the 50th minute.

It's worth noting that Sarpsborg 08 have performed relatively well recently, having lost only one of their last five games. As of now, they occupy the 7th position in the league standings, accumulating a total of 34 points from 23 games. They've been productive in attack, scoring 41 goals, while conceding 36 over the course of the season.

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Rosenborg are currently going through a challenging period, having failed to secure a victory in their last three matches. Their most recent outing ended in a 3-0 defeat to Lillestrom, where they struggled to maintain possession, holding just 41% of the ball and managing only one shot on goal. In that match, Tonnesen opened the scoring in the 41st minute, and Olsen netted a brace in the 59th and 65th minutes to seal the win for Lillestrom. Additionally, Jayden Nelson received a red card during the game, which will make him a significant absence for Rosenborg in their upcoming clash.

As of now, Rosenborg sit in the 9th position on the league table, having accumulated 29 points from 23 games. They've scored 29 goals during the season while conceding 35.

Sarpsborg 08 - Christian Kjetil Haug, Eirik Wichne, Bjørn Inge Utvik, Franklin Tebo, Sander Christiansen, Victor Torp, Jeppe Andersen, Mikkel Maigaard, Ramon Pascal Lundqvist, Simon Tibbling, Jo Inge Berget.

Rosenborg - André Hansen, Leo Cornic, Hakon Rosten, Ulrik Jenssen, Adam Andersson, Per Ciljan Skjelbred, Ole Selnaes, Sverre Nypan, Emil Frederiksen, Isak Thorvaldsson, Ole Saeter.

Sarpsborg 08 have been quite potent at home, scoring 2 or more goals in 7 of their last 10 home matches and winning 6 of them. On the other hand, Rosenborg have struggled on the road, losing 6 of their last 10 away matches and conceding 2 or more goals in 6 of those matches. Additionally, Rosenborg's recent form includes 3 consecutive away losses. Given these statistics, it's reasonable to expect a match with multiple goals, with Sarpsborg 08 securing a victory in this encounter.