Sep 10th features a match where Sandefjord hosts Odd in a clash of these two closely matched Eliteserien teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 13 degrees, a perfect day for football. In their last match, 14th placed Sandefjord, recorded a 1-3 loss against Kristiansund. Faris Pemi Moumbagna struck first for Kristiansund in the 38th minute on a penalty kick, then Willumsson added another in the 2nd minute of the first half’s stoppage time. Sandefjord looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while odd is fresh off their 2-1 win against Jerv. Adama Diomandé struck first for Odd in the 7th minute on a feed from Filip Ronningen Jorgensen, then Peter Wilson got the equalizer for Jerv in the 11th minute on a feed from Iman Mafi. Odd is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches.
Sandefjord and Odd last played eachother at the Skagerak Arena on Wednesday May 25th. Sandefjord was victorious by a score of 1 to 0. Keanin Ayer struck first for Sandefjord in the 16th minute on a feed from Ian Smeulers, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Odd couldn’t muster any offence and Sandefjord ran away with the shutout win.
Milan Jevtović has been the most prolific scorer on Odd in the last 5 matches with two goals. Sandefjord is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Mohamed Ofkir and Alexander Ruud Tveter each having 2 goals in their last 5.