Sandnes ULF travel to face Arendal in the NM Cupen on Wednesday 16 September (17:00 WAT).
Form guide
Arendal's last 5: WLWWW Most recently they beat Kvik Halden 2–0 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Sandnes ULF's last 5: LDWWL Most recently they lost to Stromsgodset 1–4 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Arendal arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 5.5 goals: 2.7 for Arendal and 2.8 for Sandnes ULF. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 91% likely and both teams score in 76% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 76% chance at odds of 1.36, above our fair price of 1.31, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Arendal 2–2 Sandnes ULF. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Arendal36%fair 2.80 · @2.70
Draw22%fair 4.50 · @3.50
Sandnes ULF42%fair 2.38 · @2.15
5.50Expected goals
2.65Arendal xG
2.85Sandnes ULF xG
76%Both score
91%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–26%
2–36%
3–25%
3–35%
1–24%
1–34%
From our goals model: Arendal 2.7 – 2.8 Sandnes ULF expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sandnes ULF to win✓
42%
2.38
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.29
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
76%
1.31
1.36
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
97%
1.03
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
80%
1.25
–
Half-time result
Sandnes ULF ahead at half-time✗
38%
2.62
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sandnes ULF / FT Sandnes ULF✗
28%
3.52
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–3✗
6%
18.09
–
Form
Arendal – last 6
WLWWWW
13 Sep
vs Kvik Halden
2–0
W
6 Sep
@ Bjarg
0–4
L
30 Aug
vs Lysekloster
2–1
W
22 Aug
@ Froland
5–1
W
15 Aug
@ Vidar
3–1
W
8 Aug
vs Pors Grenland
2–1
W
2.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Sandnes ULF – last 6
LDWWLL
13 Sep
@ Stromsgodset
1–4
L
5 Sep
vs Ranheim
1–1
D
30 Aug
@ Raufoss
3–0
W
26 Aug
@ Varhaug
3–2
W
22 Aug
vs Bryne
0–1
L
16 Aug
@ Sogndal
0–2
L
1.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Arendal and Sandnes ULF.
What is the prediction for Arendal vs Sandnes ULF?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Arendal vs Sandnes ULF?
On our numbers Arendal have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Sandnes ULF 42%.
How many goals will there be in Arendal vs Sandnes ULF?
We expect about 5.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 91% likely and both teams score 76% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Arendal vs Sandnes ULF?
Our predicted score is Arendal 2–2 Sandnes ULF, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.5 goals in total.
When is Arendal vs Sandnes ULF?
Arendal vs Sandnes ULF (NM Cupen) kicks off on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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