Sarpsborg 08 welcome Stromsgodset to the Sarpsborg Stadion for Round 18 set of matches in the Norwegian Eliteserien on Saturday evening. As these teams only met in the recent past on 09.07.2023, this upcoming encounter is sure to ignite old rivalries. Sarpsborg are placed on the 9th position in the league table with 24 points from 17 games played in the league. Their last outing was a 5-1 away loss in the hands of Sandefjord last weekend. Directly below them in the league table on the 10th position are their current opponents, Stromsgodset, who are four points behind them with same number of games played. They were beaten 3-1 by Valerenga in their last time out to continue their losing streak. For this encounter, I am expecting a win for Sarpsborg 08 for the following reasons:

Firstly. Sarpsborg 08 are under a lot of pressure from their fans, which is caused by the previous loss against Stroemsgodset IF. They have been faltering lately after having started the season well. They were unbeaten for the first six games of the season, winning and drawing three apiece. Since then, they have won only three of their last nine games and lost the rest. Their latest win came before their last weekend loss to halt their progress out of the three games losing streak they were in. But, to give it to them, they have been strong at home. They have won five of their last seven home games. With their home fans strongly behind them, they should be gunning for a win here.

Secondly. Stromsgodset are having probably their worst period in the league this season. They are on a long losing streak, having lost their last four league games. Their attack has not been lethal enough this season as they have the joint fourth worst attack record in the league. Based on their form recently, the morale will be very low amongst the ranks in the team, and this may set them up to be taken for a ride by Sarpsborg this evening.

Sarpsborg have had their share of their own problems lately, but they have the quality to beat struggling Stromsgodset this evening. Their home advantage will also give them further edge to be able to get a win from this encounter.

萨尔普斯堡08欢迎斯特罗姆戈德塞特来到萨尔普斯堡球场，参加周六晚上在挪威精英球场举行的第18轮比赛。由于这两支球队最近只在2023年7月9日相遇过，这场即将到来的相遇肯定会点燃旧的竞争。萨尔普斯堡在17场比赛中积24分，排名联赛第9位。他们上一场比赛是上周末客场1 - 5负于桑德福德。在积分榜上排名第10位的是他们目前的对手斯特罗姆戈德塞特，他们在同样的比赛场次下落后他们4分。他们在最后一轮比赛中被瓦伦伦加1 - 3击败，继续他们的连败。对于这场比赛，我希望萨普斯堡08能赢，原因如下:

首先。萨普斯堡08正承受着来自球迷的巨大压力，这是由于之前输给了斯特伦斯戈塞特。他们本赛季开局不错，但最近表现不佳。他们在本赛季的前六场比赛中保持不败，分别取得三胜和平局。从那以后，他们在最近的9场比赛中只赢了3场，其余的都输了。他们最近的一场胜利是在上周末的一场失利之前取得的，这场失利阻止了他们走出三连败的进程。但是，说到他们，他们在国内一直很强大。他们在最近的7场主场比赛中赢了5场。在他们的主场球迷的大力支持下，他们应该在这里争取一场胜利。

其次。斯特罗姆戈德塞特可能正处于本赛季联盟最糟糕的时期。他们已经输了很长一段时间，在最近的四场联赛中都输了。本赛季他们的进攻还不够致命，因为他们的进攻记录在联盟中排名第四。从他们最近的状态来看，球队的士气将非常低落，这可能会让他们在今晚被萨尔普斯堡击败。

Sarpsborg最近也有自己的问题，但他们今晚有能力击败苦苦挣扎的Stromsgodset。他们的主场优势也将给他们带来更大的优势，使他们能够从这场比赛中获胜。