Tromsoe - Sarpsborg 08

Tromsoe return to Eliteserien action on 30 August 2026 as they host Sarpsborg 08 at Romssa Arena for matchday 19. The hosts enter this encounter following a demanding period of European qualification matches, including a recent loss to Brighton & Hove Albion, though they maintain momentum from a dominant cup victory over Ulfstind. In contrast, the visitors arrive looking to stabilize their league form after a narrow defeat to Sandefjord and a setback against Viking, despite successfully progressing in their own cup campaign against FK Sparta Sarpsborg.

Historically, Tromsoe have enjoyed the upper hand in this fixture, securing a 1-0 win when the sides last met in the Eliteserien on 19 April 2026. With Vetle Skjaervik sidelined through injury, Tromsoe will rely on the expected XI featuring Lars Olden Larsen and Ruben Yttergaard Jenssen to dictate play. Sarpsborg 08 will look to Daniel Seland Karlsbakk to lead their attack as they aim to overturn their recent league struggles.