The big picture

Sarpsborg FK come in 9th on the ladder with 31 points; SK Brann are 7th on 33. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.

Form

Sarpsborg FK have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Racing Genk 0–4.

SK Brann have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Bologna 0–1.

SK Brann have lost their last three.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For Sarpsborg FK, watch Patrick Mortensen (0.4 goals a game in 2018-19) and Tobias Heintz (0.2 goals a game, 1 assist in 2018-19).

For SK Brann, watch Emil Kornvig (0.4 goals a game in 2025-26) and Saevar Atli Magnússon (1 goals a game in 2025-26).

At Sarpsborg Stadion

Sarpsborg FK have won 4 of their last 7 at Sarpsborg Stadion.

What the numbers say

On the numbers this is too close to split.