General Expert Overview
The fixture between Sarpsborg 08 and Haugesund on 6th July 2025 is anticipated to be a thrilling encounter with a high scoring potential, as evidenced by the average total goals predicted at 3.18. This suggests that both teams will be eager to attack, potentially leading to several goal-scoring opportunities over the 90 minutes. However, the prediction on the over 0.5 goals in the first half at 87.90 implies that we might witness an early goal or two, setting the tone for a dynamic match.
The defensive expectations appear balanced between robust attacks and tactical discipline, with a significant likelihood of both teams keeping a clean sheet in the first half (82.30) and the second half (74.30) respectively. Despite this, the probability of over 1.5 goals standing at 74.00 suggests periods of vulnerability in defenses, which might be an area for strategic exploitation by either side.
Card expectations indicate a relatively disciplined match, with an over 80% chance for under 5.5 cards, and an even higher probability of staying under 4.5 cards at 71.50. This could imply that both teams may focus more on tactical gameplay rather than aggressive physicality.
Sarpsborg 08
Haugesund
(FT)
Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 88.40% | (3-1) 0-1 1H 1.20 | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 85.00% | (3-1) | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 84.60% | (3-1) 0-1 1H 1.25 | |
| Under 5.5 Cards | 84.20% | (3-1) | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 73.10% | (3-1) 3-0 2H 1.44 | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 75.00% | (3-1) 1.10 | |
| Last Goal 73+ Minutes | 70.50% | (3-1) 85' min 1.83 | |
| Under 4.5 Cards | 72.10% | (3-1) | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 64.30% | (3-1) | |
| First Goal Between Minute 0-29 | 60.10% | (3-1) 6' min 1.83 | |
| Goal In Last 15 Minutes | 64.10% | (3-1) | |
| Home Team To Win | 62.90% | (3-1) 1.38 | |
| Home Team To Score In 2nd Half | 57.90% | (3-1) | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 58.20% | (3-1) | |
| Both Teams To Score | 57.50% | (3-1) 1.60 | |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 50.60% | (3-1) 1.36 | |
| Goal In Last 10 Minutes | 50.60% | (3-1) | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 3.38% | (3-1) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 2.24% | (3-1) | |
| Yellow Cards | 2.04% | (3-1) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 2.05% | (3-1) | |
| Red Cards | 1.39% | (3-1) |
Additional Expert Predictions
The likelihood of over 2.5 goals at 53.00 and that of both teams scoring at 56.80 hints at the possibility of an open and entertaining game where both Sarpsborg 08 and Haugesund will contribute to the scoreboard, exploiting each other’s defensive gaps.
Home Team Prospects
With a probability of 60.60%, there is an over 60% chance that Sarpsborg 08 will emerge victorious. Additionally, there’s a notable probability (60.90%) that they will score in the second half, suggesting some resilience and capacity to adjust tactics during the match.
Away Team Dynamics
Haugesund faces challenges as reflected by the probabilities of them not scoring in the first half (84.40) and the second half (69.80). These figures suggest that Sarpsborg 08’s defense may effectively suppress Haugesund’s offensive efforts throughout the match.
Timing of Goals
The prediction on the last goal time at 73+ minutes at 70.00 and a goal in the last 15 minutes at 64.20 indicates a match with a dramatic finish, where Sarpsborg 08 might secure their lead or Haugesund could attempt a late comeback.
Careful Play Strategy
The recommended low card expectation, with over 80% likelihood of fewer than 5.5 cards and an even higher chance for under 4.5 cards (71.50), suggests a cautious approach from both teams to maintain discipline and reduce the risk of suspensions.
