May 22nd features a match where Sarpsborg 08 hosts Aalesund at Sarpsborg Stadion in a meeting of these two mismatched Eliteserien teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 12 degrees, which is great football weather. Sarpsborg 08 is fresh off their 0-1 loss against Lillestrøm. Yildren Ibrahimaj struck first for Lillestrøm in the 67th minute on a feed from Akor Jerome Adams, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, Sarpsborg 08 was frustrated by Lillestrøm’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Lillestrøm ended the match with the shutout victory. Sarpsborg 08 is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 10th placed Aalesund, recorded a 0-2 loss against Molde. Magnus Eikrem scored the first goal for Molde in the 3rd minute, then Rafik Zekhnini added another in the 43rd minute In the end, Aalesund was frustrated by Molde’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Molde ended the match with the shutout victory. Aalesund is looking for direction having 2 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out.
Sigurd Haugen has been the most effective weapon for Aalesund lately. The Norwegian attacker has netted three goals in his last 5 matches. Mikkel Maigaard has been the most effective weapon for Sarpsborg 08 lately. The Danish attacker has netted 3 goals in his last five matches.