Stromsgodset vs Sandefjord prediction 08.07.2024

• Competition: Eliteserien 
• Date: Monday, 8th July 2024
• Kickoff: 18:00 UTC +1 / 19:00 CEST
• Venue: Marienlyst Stadion (Drammen)

The Norwegian Eliteserien could be very interesting this season. Maybe not for the league winner, as Bodo/Glimt are looking as by far the best team in the country, but the fight for the rest of the table could be trilling. Despite being separated by ten positions, the fact that only nine points separate 6th-placed Stromsgodset from Sandefjord indicates how quickly things can shift on the table. It definitely sets the stage for a potentially thrilling match and suggests there could be some dramatic changes in the standings as the season progresses.

Stromsgodset are in a good form as they won ten points in the last four matches. In the previous game, they played 0-0 on the road against Brann. The home side had 68% ball possession and significantly more goal-scoring chances, but the guests defended well, so Jorgen Isnes' team picked up another valuable point. 

The 2024 season was disastrous for Sandefjord as they collected only nine points in 13 Eliteserien matches. They are in poor form, with seven games without a win. In the last match, Sandefjord lost 2-1 at home against Tromso. The home side had more than enough goal-scoring chances in that match, but they failed to produce enough to pick up at least one point. 

Stromsgodset vs Sandefjord pick: Stromsgodset to win

Sandefjord's poor defense is ruining them. So far, they allowed 23 goals in 13 league matches. We should expect them to struggle against Stromsgodset, too, who should be good enough to secure all three points on Monday.