Match Report
In the standings it was Sarpsborg 08 9th on 25 points, HamKam 13th on 23 — separated by 2. Sarpsborg 08's recent output lagged their position: 14th on form over five rounds while 9th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Sarpsborg 08 1.14 scored and 1.38 conceded per game, HamKam 1.38 and 2.1, with the league averaging 1.58.
The head-to-head ledger counts 11 games: 6 Sarpsborg 08 wins, 3 for HamKam, 2 draws, at 3.73 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 36% of the meetings went to the host. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 73% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 73%.
The venue was Sarpsborg Stadion, with room for 8,022 spectators. Sarpsborg 08 led 1-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 1-0.
Goal scorers
Sarpsborg 08: Andreas Hansen (29')
Key stats
Possession: Sarpsborg 08 39% · HamKam 61% · Total shots: 12-14 · On target: 3-3 · Corners: 4-3